Home birth is dangerous?? LOL. Let's not overreact. Believe me, no midwife who didn't want to lose her license would EVER agree to take on a woman who was not a totally safe case, and close enough to a hospital for an emergency. Ladies, stop pushing this idea that birth is a medical event! This is how so many unnecessary inductions/c sections occur. If you prefer a medical environment that is totally ok. Don't shame women for not wanting to be in a hospital. There is no need to be in a hospital if you have had an uncomplicated pregnancy. We live in a time where there could be a fantastic meeting of the old world and the new. Educate yourselves.
I think it's cool to have your own opinion. (I also happen to agree with you.) But I think when the topic is medical and you tell a doctor (@mj8215) to "educate herself" you're getting a liiiiitle too sure of yourself. It is pretty arrogant to assume ignorance of anyone with an different opinion than yours.
Sex disappointment is going to happen, for a million reasons - wanting or fearing a relationship like one you had with either of your parents/siblings, feeling better able to connect or understand a certain sex or just a daydream one has harbored since they were young, etc.
I feel like being honest and admitting preferences should not be vilified because there are people who struggle or have had issues. I am not going to abstain from complaining about my husband/partner because I am lucky enough to have one (actually got this before). I will be annoyed by my parents, in-laws and financial situation even if mine is different from anyone elses. And I will and do think my kids are assholes on occasion - pretending none of that isnt normal or I can only feel "grateful" is ridiculous. Not being able to be disappointed, angry or struggle on any level because others have it harder is not healthy.
My heart truly goes out to anyone that has struggled and I truly understand were the resentment comes from - that is not what I am saying. But attacking or constantly telling someone to be grateful for what they have in no way helps either party - it guilts one even though they feel guilty themselves and does nothing to help someone in a completely different situation.
And I agree if any sex disappointment continues after birth or becomes an issue at anytime during pregnancy please seek professional help.
Fuckkkkkk Yankee Candles are on sale and I just carried a shit ton through the mall so now I DEFINITELY can't type all my thoughts-on-birth telanovela.
For now all I'll say is:
Yes, women have been birthing babies since the start of time. Women and babies have also been dying in childbirth since the start of time.
I wouldnt be called "strong", "empowered" or a "natural woman" for getting my cavity filled without novicaine so why do we put this weight on an epidural-free birth?
Labor and birth is not something to fear. We have made great strides in our MD and midwife care over time, however our infant and maternal mortality rates are still abysmal because women are getting sicker and we are able to keep them pregnant. Women who would've never been able to become pregnant or sustain a pregnancy due to comorbidities are many times now able to. But with that comes risk.
Birth is a very unpredictable event. I have seen countless uncomplicated pregnancies and labors turn into emergencies in minutes. You better believe I'm going to be somewhere that can care for me and my baby. Seconds are a lifetime in a true emergency, and I can live next door to the hospital and it's still too far away.
Not to be a fear monger-er but if you really want to fall down an internet rabbit hole (FAIR WARNING) Google hurt by homebirth. I've cried many hours over this.
Shit this was a damn novel anyway. Obviously I'm biased as all get-out but...here we are anyway.
I'll never shame ANYONE for their choices or plans for labor because that's not what we need to do as women going through this life-changing event. I just ask that you educate yourself, find doctors or midwives that respect your opinions, and don't make any decision for anyone except your body, your health and your baby.
And THOSE are my (unpopular) opinions.
TTC: 1/2014
BFP: 9/24
EDD: 6/8/2015
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Home birth is dangerous?? LOL. Let's not overreact. Believe me, no midwife who didn't want to lose her license would EVER agree to take on a woman who was not a totally safe case, and close enough to a hospital for an emergency. Ladies, stop pushing this idea that birth is a medical event! This is how so many unnecessary inductions/c sections occur. If you prefer a medical environment that is totally ok. Don't shame women for not wanting to be in a hospital. There is no need to be in a hospital if you have had an uncomplicated pregnancy. We live in a time where there could be a fantastic meeting of the old world and the new. Educate yourselves.
I think it's cool to have your own opinion. (I also happen to agree with you.) But I think when the topic is medical and you tell a doctor (@mj8215) to "educate herself" you're getting a liiiiitle too sure of yourself. It is pretty arrogant to assume ignorance of anyone with an different opinion than yours.
Well this is kind of a whoops! Your pointing this out made me giggle. She told the doctor to educate herself- too funny! But in all seriousness, being a doctor doesn't mean you are educated on all topics. I went to college with plenty of people who went into medicine - I got better grades than all of them. I'm sorry I'm not impressed. I'm respectful of their knowledge of their craft but note the limitations.
On edit: I hope my comment above isn't taken the wrong way. I'm just trying to say that doctors are also human.
Home birth is dangerous?? LOL. Let's not overreact. Believe me, no midwife who didn't want to lose her license would EVER agree to take on a woman who was not a totally safe case, and close enough to a hospital for an emergency. Ladies, stop pushing this idea that birth is a medical event! This is how so many unnecessary inductions/c sections occur. If you prefer a medical environment that is totally ok. Don't shame women for not wanting to be in a hospital. There is no need to be in a hospital if you have had an uncomplicated pregnancy. We live in a time where there could be a fantastic meeting of the old world and the new. Educate yourselves.
I think it's cool to have your own opinion. (I also happen to agree with you.) But I think when the topic is medical and you tell a doctor (@mj8215) to "educate herself" you're getting a liiiiitle too sure of yourself. It is pretty arrogant to assume ignorance of anyone with an different opinion than yours.
Well this is kind of a whoops! Your pointing this out made me giggle. She told the doctor to educate herself- too funny! But in all seriousness, being a doctor doesn't mean you are educated on all topics. I went to college with plenty of people who went into medicine - I got better grades than all of them. I'm sorry I'm not impressed. I'm respectful of their knowledge of their craft but note the limitations.
Ben Carson is a brain surgeon, so your point about doctors is fair. I still think someone can be educated and come to a different conclusion than you, and you (we) need to honor that.
This girl the other day posted that having a c-section "deprives the baby of its natural birthday." I'd like to deprive her of a few of her teeth. What my c-section did was deprive my husband and parents of the obligation to plan two funerals.
@dancegurl1118 Girl, you made me laugh with that "empowered by getting a cavity filled without Novocaine" comment! It's so true. Do some research, then do what you want and be proud of it, but medicated birth doesn't make you any less of a woman.
This girl the other day posted that having a c-section "deprives the baby of its natural birthday." I'd like to deprive her of a few of her teeth. What my c-section did was deprive my husband and parents of the obligation to plan two funerals.
@plumpous Same. Baby coming out of me? That's all fine, but giant needles in my spine, not so much. Plus, I don't do laying down, anything being numb freaks me out, and I want to be able to move and walk to get the baby out. Also, every woman pick the birth you want and are comfortable with. No one should make you feel guilty about what you want, as long as you get your baby out healthy. But birthing centers (not home births) have better success rates than hospitals. In fairness, they also only do low risk births, so that's part of it too.
Maybe I just got lucky, but my legs were never numb or unable to move. You don't watch the epidural being put in(it's behind you and takes 10 seconds). I was able to walk after baby just fine. Maybe I just had the worlds greatest doctor but I have zero recovery from an epidural....and frankly didn't even know that was a 'thing'.
My UO for today...I think it's possible (in many cases) to prevent stretch marks, and that's not well received on any BMBs lol.
I also wanted to say this thread rocked today! Everyone has so many different opinions on big topics and sharing them with strangers without wanting to kill each other is pretty freaking cool.
This group is growing on me
ETA: I don't think stretch marks are a big deal, I don't think preventing them should be a priority in pregnancy, I don't think they are ALWAYS preventable...I just think that a lot of times, there are measures you can take to prevent the skin from tearing, regardless of genetics, or at least limit excessive marks. And it's not a crime to try to limit or prevent them.
Home birth is dangerous?? LOL. Let's not overreact. Believe me, no midwife who didn't want to lose her license would EVER agree to take on a woman who was not a totally safe case, and close enough to a hospital for an emergency. Ladies, stop pushing this idea that birth is a medical event! This is how so many unnecessary inductions/c sections occur. If you prefer a medical environment that is totally ok. Don't shame women for not wanting to be in a hospital. There is no need to be in a hospital if you have had an uncomplicated pregnancy. We live in a time where there could be a fantastic meeting of the old world and the new. Educate yourselves.
So many comments. But specifically, the bold sentence is my problem with your post. This thread is for OPINIONS. So that is great that you are for home-birth. You have a right to that opinion. But don't tell me I don't have the right to mine. Also, I don't think the statement "home births are more dangerous than hospital births" is an opinion. Plenty of women would are a 'totally safe case' end up having complications that require medical intervention. Not saying you're going to die if you try a home birth, but it's undeniably more dangerous than giving birth in a hospital, in the event something does go wrong.
@lovelee85 while some anesthesiologists are really quick, there are a lot that are pretty slow. In general, epidurals take 10-30 mins to administer. My epidural took 20 mins to do, and it was brutal! If yours truly took 10 seconds then you are very lucky!
@lovelee85 while some anesthesiologists are really quick, there are a lot that are pretty slow. In general, epidurals take 10-30 mins to administer. My epidural took 20 mins to do, and it was brutal! If yours truly took 10 seconds then you are very lucky!
Mine took ten seconds too, and I waited till the very last minute to get it, so I'm glad it didn't take long haha. Now I'm nervous! That would suck getting jabbed with that needle for 30 minutes.
LoveLee85 how many appointments do you have? I'm in NZ so it's totally different (also I'm IVF so I have extra scans). Aside from 12 and 20 week scans I meet my midwife once a month till 7 months, then once a fortnight till 8 months, then once a week. Once a month seems kind of reasonable, at least as a ftm. Maybe next time I'll be over it!
@lovelee85 while some anesthesiologists are really quick, there are a lot that are pretty slow. In general, epidurals take 10-30 mins to administer. My epidural took 20 mins to do, and it was brutal! If yours truly took 10 seconds then you are very lucky!
I am good friends with the President of the hospital and had the head of anesthesia do my epidural!! It was seriously under one minute and painless, amazing experience! I wish everyone who wanted one could have an experience like mine. I never even felt it being out in then he was in front of me talking and I said 'aren't you doing to finish doing it? He said he was already finished! I can't imagine 30 minutes?! Or even 20 minutes. I'm so sorry. I now realize I just got lucky. Yikes. ETA: maybe it was 2 minutes?? Idk but it was so fast I didn't even notice, but I was out of it.
@lovelee85 while some anesthesiologists are really quick, there are a lot that are pretty slow. In general, epidurals take 10-30 mins to administer. My epidural took 20 mins to do, and it was brutal! If yours truly took 10 seconds then you are very lucky!
Lurker here but I just want to add to what she said, mine took two hours! After an hour and a half they had to call the attending. If you want one don't wait too long is what I am saying lol
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@mrscate88 wow that's amazing, you are so lucky! Yes, it was the worst part of my entire labor! I'm not getting one this time around only because I seriously can't go through that experience again. And mine didn't even fully work! I couldn't feel my contractions but I could feel everything from the top of my public area down. My pubic bone felt like it was being ripped open for the last two hours of my labor! I was sitting there the whole time kicking myself for even bothering with the Epi!
Yeah my epidural sucked. It was a full house (and full moon) and for some reason all of the anesthesia residents were gone that day leaving a CRNA who does crappy blocks and the attending who was doing scheduled c-sections. Guess who I got? I have scoliosis so it wasn't ALL their fault but...a crappy epidural is better than no epidural!
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@mrscate88 wow that's amazing, you are so lucky! Yes, it was the worst part of my entire labor! I'm not getting one this time around only because I seriously can't go through that experience again. And mine didn't even fully work! I couldn't feel my contractions but I could feel everything from the top of my public area down. My pubic bone felt like it was being ripped open for the last two hours of my labor! I was sitting there the whole time kicking myself for even bothering with the Epi!
Ugh, you poor thing, that suuuucks! I'm seriously so sorry it went down like that. No wonder some people are so against the epi.
If you're going to do _____________, it's safer to do it in a hospital than outside of a hospital. I mean, you could fill in the blank with just about anything. Childbirth, backflips, knitting a scarf, heroin... I won't complain about having doctors around.
@lovelee85 while some anesthesiologists are really quick, there are a lot that are pretty slow. In general, epidurals take 10-30 mins to administer. My epidural took 20 mins to do, and it was brutal! If yours truly took 10 seconds then you are very lucky!
Lurker here but I just want to add to what she said, mine took two hours! After an hour and a half they had to call the attending. If you want one don't wait too long is what I am saying lol
@virginiaunicorn11, do I think there is anything wrong with encouraging others to eat healthy, no. However, we don't know every persons situation. Some people live in food deserts where they don't have access to an adundance of nutritional food at reasonable prices. Some people simply to choose to eat the way they do for emotional or personal reasons and I feel like using terms such as "shoving crap down their throat" is not the way to get people to make healthier choices.
I don't recall having to recover from having an epidural. That's a new one on me.
Also really dislike the misconception that epidural = giant needle. No, it's actually not very big. The thing running all the way up your back is a catheter and the needle is just used initially to thread it up there and then the needle comes out. It's never actually in you for more than a few minutes...not the duration of the epidural.
@lovelee85 while some anesthesiologists are really quick, there are a lot that are pretty slow. In general, epidurals take 10-30 mins to administer. My epidural took 20 mins to do, and it was brutal! If yours truly took 10 seconds then you are very lucky!
Mine took ten seconds too, and I waited till the very last minute to get it, so I'm glad it didn't take long haha. Now I'm nervous! That would suck getting jabbed with that needle for 30 minutes.
@virginiaunicorn11, do I think there is anything wrong with encouraging others to eat healthy, no. However, we don't know every persons situation. Some people live in food deserts where they don't have access to an adundance of nutritional food at reasonable prices. Some people simply to choose to eat the way they do for emotional or personal reasons and I feel like using terms such as "shoving crap down their throat" is not the way to get people to make healthier choices.
I have this friend. She eats super healthy, has her kids on a very strict all-natural diet. I admire her strength, it's hard work! But, she presents herself in such a superior way that it's a huge turn off. She's always posting online and saying very blunt and insulting things about everyone who eats ANYTHING that isn't organic, natural, plant based etc. If you're eating something unhealthy, she'll question you as you're putting it into your mouth. She's always saying "stop cramming crap down your throats and think about what you're putting in your body!" Eating healthy is good, important even, but there is a diplomatic way to help people understand that. And if someone isn't ready to listen, they aren't ready.
LoveLee85 how many appointments do you have? I'm in NZ so it's totally different (also I'm IVF so I have extra scans). Aside from 12 and 20 week scans I meet my midwife once a month till 7 months, then once a fortnight till 8 months, then once a week. Once a month seems kind of reasonable, at least as a ftm. Maybe next time I'll be over it!
Oh I have been 3 times already and I'm not quite 14 weeks. I'm a STM now with zero complications. I was over it half way with my DS. I just think if things are going good, why the mandatory two second, expensive as hell appointments?! lol I'm honeslty just bitching. I think I would be good with first initial visit, 20 week anatomy scan and check up, then toward the end 33 weeks + going more often, but it's so expensive and annoying when I have uncomplicated pregnancies. And don't get me started on waiting forever in the office just to get my weight and weather update from doc, since I never have issues. LOL
@virginiaunicorn11, do I think there is anything wrong with encouraging others to eat healthy, no. However, we don't know every persons situation. Some people live in food deserts where they don't have access to an adundance of nutritional food at reasonable prices. Some people simply to choose to eat the way they do for emotional or personal reasons and I feel like using terms such as "shoving crap down their throat" is not the way to get people to make healthier choices.
Totally agree. That was a statement individually responding to someone who missed my point entirely and went on the attack. An extreme example/employment of words to make a point.
My original post is not about judging others. It is not even about people's food choices. It is about the fact that as a community, we dance and squeal every time someone eats a whole cake - and we get the pitchforks if they show a bare belly, ask about a second baby shower, etc. I am only saying that it is my UO that I would rather see a culture that celebrates and promotes healthy eating.
PS, I shove junk down my own throat. Especially when I'm home alone and no one can see the force at which those Pringles hit my mouth.
I thankfully don't see it here that much, but it drives me insane when people use sex and gender interchangeably. Sex is biological, gender is a social construct. I have trans friends and people who conflate the two drive me nuts (this is also why I hate gender reveal parties).
I realize most people just don't think about it because they're used interchangeably so often (although incorrect). I saw one reveal on Pinterest and the cake said "we're here for the sex!" That made me laugh and feel proud of them haha.
@leilac you know I noticed no one jumped on the NT scan and gender thread title - just thought this group was particularly chill about such things. It normally would cause an uproar on the boards.
Home birth is dangerous?? LOL. Let's not overreact. Believe me, no midwife who didn't want to lose her license would EVER agree to take on a woman who was not a totally safe case, and close enough to a hospital for an emergency. Ladies, stop pushing this idea that birth is a medical event! This is how so many unnecessary inductions/c sections occur. If you prefer a medical environment that is totally ok. Don't shame women for not wanting to be in a hospital. There is no need to be in a hospital if you have had an uncomplicated pregnancy. We live in a time where there could be a fantastic meeting of the old world and the new. Educate yourselves.
Hmmm. Pregnant women going to a medical enviroment is not why there are so many inductions/csections. Let me tell you about my pregnancy, I had an uncomplicated pregnancy. I had no problems, other than low iron but I had that pre-pregnancy, but please tell me (since your a pregnancy expert) why my uncomplicated low risk pregnancy ended with an emergency CS? I was induced at 40w2d, I had been to the hospital 3 times during that week for contractions 2 minutes apart, for which I was sent home. We'll let me tell you why mine ended in an emergency CS bc my DD's cord was wrapped not once but twice around her neck. So yes, there was a fucking need for me to be in a hospital. Educate yourself.
I thankfully don't see it here that much, but it drives me insane when people use sex and gender interchangeably. Sex is biological, gender is a social construct. I have trans friends and people who conflate the two drive me nuts (this is also why I hate gender reveal parties).
I realize most people just don't think about it because they're used interchangeably so often (although incorrect). I saw one reveal on Pinterest and the cake said "we're here for the sex!" That made me laugh and feel proud of them haha.
@leilac you know I noticed no one jumped on the NT scan and gender thread title - just thought this group was particularly chill about such things. It normally would cause an uproar on the boards.
Totally a pet peeve of mine but after 6 years on a bmb, I've been beaten into submission.
Epidurals also terrify me. It's not the needle; it's the concept of having a tiny hose that goes into my spinal cord. No thanks; I'll take the Spinal every time.
I'm also in camp "If there weren't cesareans, I'd be dead so many times, and so would my kids." so I'm all about modern advances in medicine. From a genetics standpoint, I wonder if we'll see the need for cesareans increase over time. Women with body types/medical complications that resulted in death just a few generations ago are now procreating (sometimes multiple times) potentially passing those complications down to further generations.
Not a UO, but for some reason I'm missing a lot of the posts on this thread. There are a few posters who have clearly posted multiple times, but I can only see their content when it's quoted by someone else. I've never put anyone on Ignore, so I'm not really sure what's going on here. If someone ignores me, can I no longer see their stuff? And it's not as though it's a blank post; it's as though the post is completely skipped.
@Xath I'm experiencing the same thing in regards to not being able to see some people's posts unless its quoted. I assumed they ignored/blocked me, but maybe it's a bump issue?
@xath that was the exact same with me! I am not squeamish or afraid of needles at all, so it wasn't the initial "shot" in the back during the epi that bothered me- it was feeling the catheter tube digging around in my spine for 20 mins that was beyond horrific!
@Xath I'm experiencing the same thing in regards to not being able to see some people's posts unless its quoted. I assumed they ignored/blocked me, but maybe it's a bump issue?
It must be a 'bump' issue, because weirdly I'm missing some things that are in quotes(it's the only way I can see them). I haven't blocked anyone!
@Xath I'm experiencing the same thing in regards to not being able to see some people's posts unless its quoted. I assumed they ignored/blocked me, but maybe it's a bump issue?
Yeah; I'm not sure. The one I can tell definitely is @AdaByron Are you blocking me intentionally? (I super don't mind either way -- just trying to figure out if this is a technical issue I should be reporting to TB). Also, someone might have to tell me if she responds because....I see nothing.
My UO for today...I think it's possible (in many cases) to prevent stretch marks, and that's not well received on any BMBs lol.
I also wanted to say this thread rocked today! Everyone has so many different opinions on big topics and sharing them with strangers without wanting to kill each other is pretty freaking cool.
This group is growing on me
ETA: I don't think stretch marks are a big deal, I don't think preventing them should be a priority in pregnancy, I don't think they are ALWAYS preventable...I just think that a lot of times, there are measures you can take to prevent the skin from tearing, regardless of genetics, or at least limit excessive marks. And it's not a crime to try to limit or prevent them.
Dirty filthy covered-in-mud lurking from June BMB: please tell me everything you are doing to prevent stretch marks! I am determined to do everything possible so I feel like I tried. I also hear everyone say it's all genetics
@Xath I'm experiencing the same thing in regards to not being able to see some people's posts unless its quoted. I assumed they ignored/blocked me, but maybe it's a bump issue?
Yeah; I'm not sure. The one I can tell definitely is @AdaByron Are you blocking me intentionally? (I super don't mind either way -- just trying to figure out if this is a technical issue I should be reporting to TB). Also, someone might have to tell me if she responds because....I see nothing.
No I haven't blocked anyone. Maybe technical issues. Are you mobile? My mobile app has been having issues lately. I'm on my computer today though.
Re: Unpopular Opinion (UO) Thursday
Sex disappointment is going to happen, for a million reasons - wanting or fearing a relationship like one you had with either of your parents/siblings, feeling better able to connect or understand a certain sex or just a daydream one has harbored since they were young, etc.
I feel like being honest and admitting preferences should not be vilified because there are people who struggle or have had issues. I am not going to abstain from complaining about my husband/partner because I am lucky enough to have one (actually got this before). I will be annoyed by my parents, in-laws and financial situation even if mine is different from anyone elses. And I will and do think my kids are assholes on occasion - pretending none of that isnt normal or I can only feel "grateful" is ridiculous. Not being able to be disappointed, angry or struggle on any level because others have it harder is not healthy.
My heart truly goes out to anyone that has struggled and I truly understand were the resentment comes from - that is not what I am saying. But attacking or constantly telling someone to be grateful for what they have in no way helps either party - it guilts one even though they feel guilty themselves and does nothing to help someone in a completely different situation.
And I agree if any sex disappointment continues after birth or becomes an issue at anytime during pregnancy please seek professional help.
For now all I'll say is:
Yes, women have been birthing babies since the start of time. Women and babies have also been dying in childbirth since the start of time.
I wouldnt be called "strong", "empowered" or a "natural woman" for getting my cavity filled without novicaine so why do we put this weight on an epidural-free birth?
Labor and birth is not something to fear. We have made great strides in our MD and midwife care over time, however our infant and maternal mortality rates are still abysmal because women are getting sicker and we are able to keep them pregnant. Women who would've never been able to become pregnant or sustain a pregnancy due to comorbidities are many times now able to. But with that comes risk.
Birth is a very unpredictable event. I have seen countless uncomplicated pregnancies and labors turn into emergencies in minutes. You better believe I'm going to be somewhere that can care for me and my baby. Seconds are a lifetime in a true emergency, and I can live next door to the hospital and it's still too far away.
Not to be a fear monger-er but if you really want to fall down an internet rabbit hole (FAIR WARNING) Google hurt by homebirth. I've cried many hours over this.
Shit this was a damn novel anyway. Obviously I'm biased as all get-out but...here we are anyway.
I'll never shame ANYONE for their choices or plans for labor because that's not what we need to do as women going through this life-changing event. I just ask that you educate yourself, find doctors or midwives that respect your opinions, and don't make any decision for anyone except your body, your health and your baby.
And THOSE are my (unpopular) opinions.
On edit: I hope my comment above isn't taken the wrong way. I'm just trying to say that doctors are also human.
I also wanted to say this thread rocked today! Everyone has so many different opinions on big topics and sharing them with strangers without wanting to kill each other is pretty freaking cool.
This group is growing on me
ETA: I don't think stretch marks are a big deal, I don't think preventing them should be a priority in pregnancy, I don't think they are ALWAYS preventable...I just think that a lot of times, there are measures you can take to prevent the skin from tearing, regardless of genetics, or at least limit excessive marks. And it's not a crime to try to limit or prevent them.
If yours truly took 10 seconds then you are very lucky!
Once a month seems kind of reasonable, at least as a ftm. Maybe next time I'll be over it!
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It's a boy!
Also really dislike the misconception that epidural = giant needle. No, it's actually not very big. The thing running all the way up your back is a catheter and the needle is just used initially to thread it up there and then the needle comes out. It's never actually in you for more than a few minutes...not the duration of the epidural.
Damn girl, we got LUCKY!!!!!! I had no idea!!!!
Eta: it ate the 'l' in girl LOL
Oh I have been 3 times already and I'm not quite 14 weeks. I'm a STM now with zero complications. I was over it half way with my DS. I just think if things are going good, why the mandatory two second, expensive as hell appointments?! lol I'm honeslty just bitching. I think I would be good with first initial visit, 20 week anatomy scan and check up, then toward the end 33 weeks + going more often, but it's so expensive and annoying when I have uncomplicated pregnancies. And don't get me started on waiting forever in the office just to get my weight and weather update from doc, since I never have issues. LOL
My original post is not about judging others. It is not even about people's food choices. It is about the fact that as a community, we dance and squeal every time someone eats a whole cake - and we get the pitchforks if they show a bare belly, ask about a second baby shower, etc. I am only saying that it is my UO that I would rather see a culture that celebrates and promotes healthy eating.
PS, I shove junk down my own throat. Especially when I'm home alone and no one can see the force at which those Pringles hit my mouth.
I'm also in camp "If there weren't cesareans, I'd be dead so many times, and so would my kids." so I'm all about modern advances in medicine. From a genetics standpoint, I wonder if we'll see the need for cesareans increase over time. Women with body types/medical complications that resulted in death just a few generations ago are now procreating (sometimes multiple times) potentially passing those complications down to further generations.
Not a UO, but for some reason I'm missing a lot of the posts on this thread. There are a few posters who have clearly posted multiple times, but I can only see their content when it's quoted by someone else. I've never put anyone on Ignore, so I'm not really sure what's going on here. If someone ignores me, can I no longer see their stuff? And it's not as though it's a blank post; it's as though the post is completely skipped.
DS1 - 7/2011, DD 12/2012, DS2 - 4/2014, MMC - 12/2015
DS1 - 7/2011, DD 12/2012, DS2 - 4/2014, MMC - 12/2015
please tell me everything you are doing to prevent stretch marks! I am determined to do everything possible so I feel like I tried. I also hear everyone say it's all genetics