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(MisConceptions)...

FirstSchatzFirstSchatz
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I just finished reading this book, Misconceptions by Naomi Wolf, and it was definitely an eye-opener.

I'm a first-timer, so I hadn't really given much thought to anything other than "Holy *beep*, I'm pregnant!".  This book really gives you stuff to think about, especially about what kind of birth experience you want, and how active and assertive you have to be to get it.  I knew before I got pregnant that I wanted to have a doula present for my birth.  My sister is a doula, and she has been sharing all kinds of information with me about birth, and the positive effects a doula can have for mother and baby, and also about the hospital here and OB's and doctors in the area.  So of course, she gave me the book to read.  (many books, actually...)

Another aspect of becoming a mother I hadn't considered was how my role in mine and hubby's relationship will change, as well as my role in our household.  At one point the author describes a conversation with a friend who had discussed this with her husband before they even decided to have children.  It made me wonder, how many couples actually talk about how the once-equal relationship will change, and how they will deal with those changes?

Forgive me, I'm having a kind of "deep" moment...

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  • silivrensilivren
    The thing about having babies.. is you rarely stop to think past the baby stage.. you forget that you're actually creating another human being and they are going to grow up and be a little person! It's amazingly cool.. I have older teens and I am still amazed at the process of creating life.. every moment with every child is unique and special.  It doesn't get old.  Every new milestone your baby reaches, every step toward being their own little person will amaze you tand take your breath away :)
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  • FirstSchatzFirstSchatz

    It is true!  It's not very often that I think past the pregnancy stage, never mind the baby stage.  Not a week ago, I started feeling the baby flutter around for the first time.  Now, I lay still every evening for the daily Olympic Gymnast try-outs!

     

    But now and then, I do think about the things these books are saying, and I'm glad that at least the thoughts have been put in my head, so I will think about them later.  Hubby and I did discuss the changes our roles will take, and I think we were both on the same page to begin with, but now we know what the other was thinking.

     

    I am very excited about this baby, being our first and all.  I went with my sister today to pick up fabric for the bedding she is going to make.  If I knew how, I'd post a picture of it!  I just keep starring at it, picturing it in the crib...  :)  This whole experience is taking my breath away so far.  Can't wait for more!

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