According to my previous doctor in Phoenix, I'm 38 weeks today! According to my current midwife, measurements and charting I'm 37 weeks! I'll take the 37....I can honestly say I'm not ready for baby Jack to make an appearance quite yet. Sure, we have most of the material goods that we need but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't scared and intimidated by labor. I think I'd feel the same way if I was going to the hospital, but I know when the time comes I'll be happy to be in the comfort of my home and surrounded by people who know me best. I'm an Ironman after all! Ha!
We've had 3 visits now with our midwife and her two apprentices. They all bring so much knowledge and experience to us, as well as open our eyes to many different choices that aren't the "norm". I've never been one to do or believe what everyone else does just because, so why would I start now right? There are so many choices to be made in regards to the birth plan, extended breastfeeding, using bottles, using a pacifier, co-sleeping, circumcision, cloth diapering, a placenta smoothie (yep, you read that correctly!), baby wearing, immunizations, education......you get what I mean I'm sure, but if you're someone without children or someone that follows a path of what's "normal" you probably haven't had to do to much research on any of these topics. We turned off the "normal" path when we decided to have an unmedicated water birth at home, and I'm not sure we'll be back on that path any time soon. I'm so thankful for a husband that is as eager to make educated decisions as I am and a family that's open minded and respectful - even if they think we're a little crazy.
Don't get me wrong, I don't think that the path that we've chosen is necessarily what's right but it is what's best for us. Certainly no one has all the answers, but it's all about respect.
Anywho. We're enjoying the sunshine these past couple days, but the cold temps have got to go! It's been nice having 4 great danes that practically demand a walk through the woods twice a day, because it gets us out. We've been cherishing our quiet, uneventful weekends knowing that they'll be ending real soon. Looking forward to celebrating Matt's birthday on Thursday - the big 3-6!!
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