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Thank goodness for WordFUL Wednesday
Looking through some pictures on Marc’s phone a few weeks ago and stumbled on these. I hadn’t seen them before.
8 months ago today I gave birth to my baby at home.
It was glorious.
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I’m not quiet sure the title is appropriate as we haven’t experienced it yet - But I have gotten a few questions from friends and family that I thought I would address while waiting for Luke to make his grand appearance!
First off is a question that, although I have not gotten a lot, I know its on many peoples mind:
“Why a Home Birth?”
Hmmm, I usually stumble through some answers about it being safe, and having quick labor and deliveries, cheaper than a hospital etc… But I really found it hard to put into words the EXACT reason why I wanted a home birth.
A few weeks ago I was talking to a dear friend of mine, Romanda. She is a wonderful friend who shares a lot of the same beliefs and principals as my]e. She is also a SAHM, homeschooler and just so happens to be a Pediatrician too 
(Yeah, she pretty much rocks!) Anyway, we were talking about the subject of “Why home birth” and her reason was right on the money… “WHY NOT?”
“WHY NOT?” Yep - that was the answer I was looking for that I just couldn’t seem to put into words. Here I was trying to explain to people why we were choosing a home birth in terms that I thought were kind of PC. You know? But there it was all along, “Why Not?’
Why not home birth? Ok, it may not be for everyone. But I think it is such a great option for SO MANY woman and their families! You have so much more control over your birth!
You get to chose: To eat or drink during labor, Who witnesses the birth (party anyone?) Want to rock out on some loud music? In the dark? All the lights on? In the tub? On the bed? Standing up? Squatting? Naked? By candlelight?
No IV’s, Not strapped to the bed, constantly monitored, being given an internal every 5 minutes, having to wear a lovely hospital gown.
I’ll have to get some informational links together about the safety of home births. Its eye opening to say the least! Ok - Next question… “Who will be at our birth?” Right now we are planning on, (aside from the obvious - Me, Marc and the midwife!) The midwife’s assistant, Kaitie and Mandy, Romanda and her 3 daughters (who may or may not want to watch) and my sister in law Haley who will documenting the labor and birth for us with photos, video and “tweeting” the birth on Twitter. (Cool huh?) “Where will be having the birth?” We have gotten a birth tub from Cathy, our midwife. I’m not quiet sure if I want to actually deliver in the tub, but laboring in it sure sounds nice Thats really all I can think of at the moment. Do you have any questions? I would love to answer them! Just let me know! Also, do you want to see the tub and birth kit? I’d be more than happy to post some pics! (look at me! 2 posts in 2 days! WOO-HOO!) I am planning on just rolling with the punches as far as the labor and delivery goes. I’ve tried to visualize what I want and expect, but seriously… I’m just not sure what to expect! I know I am in competent hands with Cathy and that puts me at ease
It was a crazy week last week.
We started back with school (more on that later)
We got our roof replaced - finally (more on that later)
We got are getting the downstairs repainted (more on that later)
And most importantly…we went in for our first ultrasound.
I was a little sad going to the midwife because with all the contractors in the house, Marc wasn’t able to go and that made me a little sad. However, being the awesome Daddy/Husband that he is, he decided to keep Jake and Emma home with him, which made things a whole lot easier for Kaitie, Mandy and I.
I was especially thankful that Jake was staying home, just in case we found out that this new little one was a girl. You see, I’,m not sure if you remember, but their was quite the emotional breakdown when we found out Emma was an Emma. Yep, the little guy had his heart set on having a little brother and was really disappointed.
Thankfully, he has gotten over that little heartbreak and has settled in his role as a big brother to a girl quite nicely, most of the time.
Anyway, back to the ultrasound…
We got called in a little early and planned on calling home and having Daddy and Jake on speakerphone. Wouldn’t you know it - no reception! The girls decided to record it on their cameras and we were told, of course, that recording the ultrasound was against hospital regulations. Darn it!
The ultrasound got underway and it was fantastic. And I must say, I am getting rather good at reading those things! I could easily identify the femur, the bladder, stomach and kidneys and the “parts” Hmm, maybe I see a second career in the future… or not.
The baby looked great and was a very active little booger! I was so excited to see the beautiful spine and be able to count all the toes and fingers (well, on the hand and foot he let us see!)
This ultrasound was a little weird for me as it was the first time seeing this baby. I first saw the girls at 12 weeks (and a whole bunch more after that!) With Jake and Emma’s pregnancy we did the first visit scan to check for twins again. This time, we skipped it. I knew it wasn’t twins.
The time came to take a little peak between the legs and it was then that I really wished Marc and Jake had come. I knew right away it was a boy! No hiding that thing 
After the scan, I managed to get a little signal and called Marc. I told him that everything looked great and the baby was doing fantastic! I then told him that we were going to have another son and I could hear him beaming. He put Jake on speaker and we “broke the news” to Jake that he was going to have to share his room. He knew right away what we meant and started whopping and hollering. I don’t think that poor boy could handle any more estrogen in this house. Of course, I’m not sure I can handle any more testosterone!
There is one small problem though. Jake is adamant that the new baby will be in his room from day one. I’ve tried to correct him and well, he ain’t buying it!
That hard headed boy of mine is in for one rude awaking! LITERALLY!
My birthday is tomorrow. 36. Yikes! Today I am closer to 30. Tomorrow, I will be closer to 40. That is a tad scary. I didn’t realize I had gotten older. Weird how that happens.
Tuesday I got an early birthday present… 2 Blue Lines. 2 Blue Lines on a stick that will change our family dynamics.
Yep. I’m knocked up.
This was a bit of a surprise - but a welcome, joyous one! To be honest, I am still a little freaked and way too many thoughts are running through my head! Hello! I am going to be a Mother of 5!
I am sure I will be babbling on and on for the next 8 months. Hope you guys can hang with me
Don’t laugh, but the first thing I am doing is cooking and baking. I have to have a packed freezer! When that “can’t scrape me off the couch” period happens.. I need to be prepared this time!
