Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Cincinnati Homebirth Meeting
I went to my first Cincinnati Homebirth Meeting yesterday. It was so refreshing to met a group of women going through the same thing as me. Every woman had a different reason for having a Homebirth, which I found interesting. Every women was somewhat different, but I diffently did not fall in to the typical category of women who have Home births. Most of the women were Vegans, used all organic products, used cloth diapers, used all natural herbs for medicine, do not give there children most vaccinations, and did not shave there legs :) I respect these women very much. I don't think I could do what they do, but to a point I wish I could. I do feel that there reasoning for having a Home birth was mainly because of their lifestyle they already live. For me its different. My reasoning's may even sound crazier than theirs. I walked out of that meeting realizing I explained points that make me happy I am having a Homebirth, but I didn't explain the REAL reason, perhaps its because I was afraid of what they might say and maybe its because I didn't really know for sure until I left.
The real reason being, I feel that women were blessed with the gift to give birth. It is something that no one can take from us, bringing life into this world. There are even women out there who can't share this gift, which makes it even more special for the women who can. During Life and Death what is the main focus? GOD. Simply put its GOD. When are you more closer to God then when you are bringing Life into this world? I don't want anyone to take that special moment from me. Society has made birth be so conformed to a Hospital and Medicine that we lose the fact that on our child's birthday, God is bring a Life into this world. He has literately worked THROUGH you more than any other time in your life. Why would I want to be strapped to a bed with IVs and drugs to lesson my experience with God? I did twice and I will not do it again. I will have no Doctors or Nurses be littling my Birth and God's Work. I will not feel like it's just another Birth in the hospital, but that it was a sacred moment between God, Myself, and Jameson. I feel the water I deliver him in will be as pure as the water I was baptised in. No one can take that feeling or experience with God away.
The real reason being, I feel that women were blessed with the gift to give birth. It is something that no one can take from us, bringing life into this world. There are even women out there who can't share this gift, which makes it even more special for the women who can. During Life and Death what is the main focus? GOD. Simply put its GOD. When are you more closer to God then when you are bringing Life into this world? I don't want anyone to take that special moment from me. Society has made birth be so conformed to a Hospital and Medicine that we lose the fact that on our child's birthday, God is bring a Life into this world. He has literately worked THROUGH you more than any other time in your life. Why would I want to be strapped to a bed with IVs and drugs to lesson my experience with God? I did twice and I will not do it again. I will have no Doctors or Nurses be littling my Birth and God's Work. I will not feel like it's just another Birth in the hospital, but that it was a sacred moment between God, Myself, and Jameson. I feel the water I deliver him in will be as pure as the water I was baptised in. No one can take that feeling or experience with God away.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Interview with Midwife Summer Wilson
Hopefully this answers a lot of your questions. If you can think of anymore email them to me and I will ask her. Thanks guys!
1) Approx. how many babies have you delivered?
She has been in attendance at more than 80 births and 23 she was the main Midwife.
2)How will you know if the baby is breech?
she will be able to feel my stomach at visits to feel where the head is. If she suspects it is breech she will send me to have an ultrasound.
3)What would happen if it was breech?
She would (basically) try to turn the baby by pressing on the stomach before labor, she called it version. She would do this before the baby was 37 weeks. If it does not work or the baby moves back it will be up to me of what to do next.
4) Do you provide oxygen?
Yes for Mom, not baby. Babies need room air more. Mom only needs the air if she is hemorrhaging or REALLY needs it.
5)When do you show for the delivery?
During Active Labor, contractions are 5 min apart for at least an hour.
6)Will you have an assistant?
Yes. She has an assistant named Jessica that would have to bring a new born bay to the delivery. Or she could have a back up assistant named Anna.
7)How will I get tested for strep B?
During 36 weeks I can be tested by my back up Doctor (Summer refereed) Dr. Bowen.
8)Will you discuss and help plan a birthing plan?
It is really up to me and Walter. Summer may assist. We call the shots.
9)What are your responsibilities right after the birth?
1) Approx. how many babies have you delivered?
She has been in attendance at more than 80 births and 23 she was the main Midwife.
2)How will you know if the baby is breech?
she will be able to feel my stomach at visits to feel where the head is. If she suspects it is breech she will send me to have an ultrasound.
3)What would happen if it was breech?
She would (basically) try to turn the baby by pressing on the stomach before labor, she called it version. She would do this before the baby was 37 weeks. If it does not work or the baby moves back it will be up to me of what to do next.
4) Do you provide oxygen?
Yes for Mom, not baby. Babies need room air more. Mom only needs the air if she is hemorrhaging or REALLY needs it.
5)When do you show for the delivery?
During Active Labor, contractions are 5 min apart for at least an hour.
6)Will you have an assistant?
Yes. She has an assistant named Jessica that would have to bring a new born bay to the delivery. Or she could have a back up assistant named Anna.
7)How will I get tested for strep B?
During 36 weeks I can be tested by my back up Doctor (Summer refereed) Dr. Bowen.
8)Will you discuss and help plan a birthing plan?
It is really up to me and Walter. Summer may assist. We call the shots.
9)What are your responsibilities right after the birth?
After placenta is delivered... Examine baby, weigh baby. Help clean up and set in fresh tub, check if stitches need to be made. Put house back in order. Clean up tub. Take care of placenta. Help with breast feeding. Stay up to 4 hours after birth.
10) What hospital will we transfer to?
Bethesda North where Dr. Bowen is. If its an emergency go to Mercy Anderson.
11)Have you had to transfer before?
Twice. Once 911 had to be called for a Mother who was hemorrhaging, she was fine at the hospital. The second time was transferred by car, the mother's water broke and she was still in labor for 3 days and not making any progress she had to have a c-section.
12)how and when should I have the baby checked by the Dr.?
The baby must have a newborn exam within 7 to 10 days after being born. She can do an exam, but for birth certificate purposes it must be done by a licenses physician also. Dr. Bowen is able to do the Newborn Exam.
13) How do I get a birth certificate?
I will be given a birth certificate packet to complete and file on my own.
14) Do you make any interventions?
She can break the water, but does not like to. No vaginal exams unless I want them or think they are necessary.
16) What or how many pregnancy's do you have scheduled around September?
The closest one to September is scheduled August 14.
17) How many hours will you allow labor at home?
Depends on progress and stress.
18) Can you administrate IV fluids? Are they necessary?
For hemorrhaging fluids can me administered rectally.
19) Do you carry eye ointment and Vitamin K, for baby?
Eye ointment is not necessary. Vitamin K is available.
20) How do you feel about my Husband delivering the baby?
GREAT!
21) How would you handle a hemorrhage?
Sideatack (misspelled) she also carries Potosine.
22) How often do you listen to baby during labor?
Every hour and during active labor every 30 min.
23) What is done with the placenta?
The placenta is wrapped up in a bag and carried with baby until 2 hours after birth. summer then wraps and seals it up and places it in the freezer.
24) what supplies will I need for birth?
I will need to order a birth kit. I will also be given a list of supply around the house of objects I made need?
25) How important do you think hypnobirthing classes are?
Hypnobirthing is mediating to a voice. Bradley Method helps you relax to music and things you want to relax to. Classes are not completely necessary because Summer will teach us some Bradley Methods.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Fears...
Some people can look on the outside and think "Wow, she is crazy! why would she choose to have a Home Birth?" Matter of fact I think my Husband has thought the same thing. By now I feel he has a true understanding why I need to do this. In my mind I have battled over this decision since day one. This is what god wants me to do. It sounds so crazy saying out loud, but its the truth. I just finished the invitations for the Blessingway (which I will get back to later) it made me even more ready to do this Birth knowing what kind of support I will have. I know god is there and guiding me. I can't stop thinking about the words in Holly Spears song called Crossroads. Its like the words are coming straight from God. "I am the way... I am the truth... I am the life... I bring you love... I give you strength... I take away all your worries" Isn't this all I need? Really? What else do I need? I keep repeating the song in my car over and over. It gives me chills because I know those are the exact words God is telling me.
Just because I have God on my side doesn't mean I don't have any Fears. Should I have Fears? the answer is "NO" (Jameson just gave me a big kick :) ) But I shouldn't because there is NOTHING to FEAR when God is on your side. But there are Fears that I still need to work on... Here are the fears I have had to work through this week... Sorry if this is random...
1) Blessingway invite list. I didn't want to hurt any ones feelings, but I know that the Blessingway would not be enjoyable to some people and I needed people there that I could trust to give there 100%. so the invite list is very strange to some people, but not to me and God.
2) Not feeling the baby move. Yep, I know I over think things. I am really trying to work through them. I have told myself 3 times to not go to the hospital. When I decided to relax towards the end of the week and leave it to God and Jameson, he wouldn't stop moving!
3) Do I have the right Midwife? My Midwife rescheduled an appointment last week and I kind of went crazy. I thought "Oh my gosh should I trust her?!" I even freaked out more when I realized how limited my choices were for a Midwife in Cincinnati. I decided to give it to God. we have an appointment with her tomm.
4) What if the baby is breech? Now the chances of this I feel are pretty slim, but the chances way pretty high on my Grandmother who had a birth naturally breech and an Uncle who delivered a breech baby naturally. So I have a lot of questions that need to be answered for them.
5)Friends and family support. Oh my my my... This is the worst! I love my friends and family, but that doesn't mean I have 100% of their support. It is frustrated sometimes to have to convince people everyday of why I am doing what I am doing. I really don't feel that I should, but I do. Its important to me to have their support. And the ones that I don't care if I have their support I just get really frustrated arguing my point.
All these Fears can be healed and done away with by God's words. That is all I need. It takes a lot of praying and I am probably not doing enough.
Just because I have God on my side doesn't mean I don't have any Fears. Should I have Fears? the answer is "NO" (Jameson just gave me a big kick :) ) But I shouldn't because there is NOTHING to FEAR when God is on your side. But there are Fears that I still need to work on... Here are the fears I have had to work through this week... Sorry if this is random...
1) Blessingway invite list. I didn't want to hurt any ones feelings, but I know that the Blessingway would not be enjoyable to some people and I needed people there that I could trust to give there 100%. so the invite list is very strange to some people, but not to me and God.
2) Not feeling the baby move. Yep, I know I over think things. I am really trying to work through them. I have told myself 3 times to not go to the hospital. When I decided to relax towards the end of the week and leave it to God and Jameson, he wouldn't stop moving!
3) Do I have the right Midwife? My Midwife rescheduled an appointment last week and I kind of went crazy. I thought "Oh my gosh should I trust her?!" I even freaked out more when I realized how limited my choices were for a Midwife in Cincinnati. I decided to give it to God. we have an appointment with her tomm.
4) What if the baby is breech? Now the chances of this I feel are pretty slim, but the chances way pretty high on my Grandmother who had a birth naturally breech and an Uncle who delivered a breech baby naturally. So I have a lot of questions that need to be answered for them.
5)Friends and family support. Oh my my my... This is the worst! I love my friends and family, but that doesn't mean I have 100% of their support. It is frustrated sometimes to have to convince people everyday of why I am doing what I am doing. I really don't feel that I should, but I do. Its important to me to have their support. And the ones that I don't care if I have their support I just get really frustrated arguing my point.
All these Fears can be healed and done away with by God's words. That is all I need. It takes a lot of praying and I am probably not doing enough.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
FINALLY, ITS A BOY!!!
So we just found out its a boy!!!!! so super excited! I knew before the lady said that it was a boy! I was like "EEEEEEeeeeeeeccccccccccccccchhhhhhhhhh!!!!!"""" So Super Happy! Walter was like "What?" LOL I said "It's A boy!" and the lady said "Yep!" I was so happy to have my whole family there to share it with. There wasn't a dry eye in the room!
So I will post a picture as soon as possible. I will also post a small video of everyones reaction. I think walter has it on his Facebook if you want to check it out. So Little Jameson William Camery it is!!!! :)
So I will post a picture as soon as possible. I will also post a small video of everyones reaction. I think walter has it on his Facebook if you want to check it out. So Little Jameson William Camery it is!!!! :)
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
VITAMINS and Tommorrow is the big day!
When I changed Midwifes I automatically had a different relationship. This woman cared every detail of both of my births and every detail how I feeling. the only thing the Midwife in the office cared about was the questions that came up every week on the computer for her to ask. Right away Summer (the new Midwife) said I needed to switch vitamins right away. My old Midwife said 2 Flinston vitamins a day were O.K. and she wasn't concerned with me taking them. Summer said due to my previous history of having Strep B with Cecelia and Josslin, testing positive for BV, and being so sick really even when I am not pregant I needed to be taking 1,000 MG of Vitamin C. I also needed be taking a realy Natural Prenatal Vitamin. I also needed to be taking a Probiotic. so we just went from taking 2 Flinston Vitamins to taking 1,000MG supplement of Vitamin C, 1 Probiotic, and 2 Prenatal Natural Vitamins! what a difference.
This was my first sign that I could trust my Midwife and that she reallly cared. The results are be having atleast 3 Bowel Movements during the day and 1 in the middle of the night! I feel the OUTcome is great :) Also I have alot more energy.
Tommorrow we find out what the baby is! We will be bringing are family which is something we couldn't do in a Doctor office. Can't wait!!!!
*Also I had a dream last night the baby popled its head out of my stomach and smiled then went back in! Wow! (sorry for the mis-spelling my computer wouldn't let me check it)
This was my first sign that I could trust my Midwife and that she reallly cared. The results are be having atleast 3 Bowel Movements during the day and 1 in the middle of the night! I feel the OUTcome is great :) Also I have alot more energy.
Tommorrow we find out what the baby is! We will be bringing are family which is something we couldn't do in a Doctor office. Can't wait!!!!
*Also I had a dream last night the baby popled its head out of my stomach and smiled then went back in! Wow! (sorry for the mis-spelling my computer wouldn't let me check it)
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
CHANGE IN PLANS
Sometimes family and friends can be so supportive that it crosses the boundaries of what you really want for yourself. It turns out that what they think will be best for you isn't at all what you really what, but knowing that they love and care for you you tend to go along with what they say because you think maybe they do know best...
My friends and family encouraged me to have Baby Camery in a hospital. So I found a Midwife that took my insurance. Hoping that a Midwife would make my experience more intimate. I even went to a Doctor's Office that was referred by my friends and family. The experience was different. They treated Walter with respect. We had little wait in the office before we were seen. The Midwife even seemed a little more personal than a Doctor.
At our first appointment the Midwife thought I was measuring a little farther than what I was. She asked for a ultrasound and we got to see the baby for the first time! The baby wiggled and moved all around. I couldn't believe something so little had a mind to move in which ever way they wanted. It turned out that I was only 10 weeks, the same as my original estimate. I had all the proper test ran and declined the ones that were unnecessary.
At the second appointment Cecelia went with me. I thought it would be exciting for her to hear the first heartbeat of her little baby brother or sister. She really enjoyed it and I think it is something she will remember forever. I also found out at the appointment I tested positive for BV and needed to be put on antibiotics right away. BV isn't uncommon, but could be a hazard to the baby. Little did I know that that was my last appointment at that office....
I received information in the mail a week before my next appointment that my Insurance Provider had changed to a Provider that was not accepted at the office I have been going to. After making many phone calls I found out that I would not be able to go back to the Midwife.
I had been seeing. I then looked at my options. I had more support now then I did in the beginning for a more Natural Birth. I found that one of my friends from church would be having an all natural birth. I spoke to woman who have used different methods of birthing such as the Bradley Method and Hybnobirthing. Then after me finally listening to God and a whole bunch of signs I decided to go back to Plan A.
I immediately called the Midwife I had originally spoke to. I emailed the photographer, I emailed the Doula, and I notified my friends and family...oh and Walter :) When I looked at the plan I felt even more confident with myself and my choice. I even thought about this being a great experience to share with everyone so why not make a documentary of it!
I know God supports me with my decision and that's all I need. Along with a butt load of vitamins, yoga, water aerobics, and whole bunch more of healthy habits! But that is all stuff that I need. I feel that there is nothing more intimate with you and God than giving Birth. It is a blessing not a curse. I hope I not only get everything out of this that I want to, but I hope I get to share it with people and open their eyes to something they may never have experienced.
My friends and family encouraged me to have Baby Camery in a hospital. So I found a Midwife that took my insurance. Hoping that a Midwife would make my experience more intimate. I even went to a Doctor's Office that was referred by my friends and family. The experience was different. They treated Walter with respect. We had little wait in the office before we were seen. The Midwife even seemed a little more personal than a Doctor.
At our first appointment the Midwife thought I was measuring a little farther than what I was. She asked for a ultrasound and we got to see the baby for the first time! The baby wiggled and moved all around. I couldn't believe something so little had a mind to move in which ever way they wanted. It turned out that I was only 10 weeks, the same as my original estimate. I had all the proper test ran and declined the ones that were unnecessary.
At the second appointment Cecelia went with me. I thought it would be exciting for her to hear the first heartbeat of her little baby brother or sister. She really enjoyed it and I think it is something she will remember forever. I also found out at the appointment I tested positive for BV and needed to be put on antibiotics right away. BV isn't uncommon, but could be a hazard to the baby. Little did I know that that was my last appointment at that office....
I received information in the mail a week before my next appointment that my Insurance Provider had changed to a Provider that was not accepted at the office I have been going to. After making many phone calls I found out that I would not be able to go back to the Midwife.
I had been seeing. I then looked at my options. I had more support now then I did in the beginning for a more Natural Birth. I found that one of my friends from church would be having an all natural birth. I spoke to woman who have used different methods of birthing such as the Bradley Method and Hybnobirthing. Then after me finally listening to God and a whole bunch of signs I decided to go back to Plan A.
I immediately called the Midwife I had originally spoke to. I emailed the photographer, I emailed the Doula, and I notified my friends and family...oh and Walter :) When I looked at the plan I felt even more confident with myself and my choice. I even thought about this being a great experience to share with everyone so why not make a documentary of it!
I know God supports me with my decision and that's all I need. Along with a butt load of vitamins, yoga, water aerobics, and whole bunch more of healthy habits! But that is all stuff that I need. I feel that there is nothing more intimate with you and God than giving Birth. It is a blessing not a curse. I hope I not only get everything out of this that I want to, but I hope I get to share it with people and open their eyes to something they may never have experienced.
First Letter To Baby Camery
My Baby Camery,
It is January 12, and we just took a test yesterday that let us know God made his first steps in my womb at creating you. Daddy and I were so excited! You could not have been more planned, a New Years Baby you are :)
I am so glad that we are making our final addition to our family. Your sisters are going to love you so much and are already asking about you. Everyone in the family is excited you are on your way.
I felt like I was going to pas out at the grocery store, I am pretty sure I have a touch of bronchitis, my breast are sore, and I have so much gas I could blow your Daddy away! So I knew I was pregnant. :) And I love it all!
So I read today you are 3 weeks, but basically you're just a group of cells. You're not really suppose to tell people when you are only 3 weeks pregnant, but we are too excited to keep it a secret!
We are making big plans for how you are going to come into this world! We have your name already picked out, if you are a girl you will be named Mallina Elizabeth Camery and if you are a boy you will be named Jameson William Camery. We won't know what you are until you are here, but I am 95% sure you are a girl :) O found my Midwife today, her name is Summer. She will be delivering you, I also made plans for my friend Elaine to take your first pictures. I will be delivering you at home so you will be able to be in a comfortable place right away. I love you so much! I don't think it has really set in that you are on your way.
Love,
Mommy
It is January 12, and we just took a test yesterday that let us know God made his first steps in my womb at creating you. Daddy and I were so excited! You could not have been more planned, a New Years Baby you are :)
I am so glad that we are making our final addition to our family. Your sisters are going to love you so much and are already asking about you. Everyone in the family is excited you are on your way.
I felt like I was going to pas out at the grocery store, I am pretty sure I have a touch of bronchitis, my breast are sore, and I have so much gas I could blow your Daddy away! So I knew I was pregnant. :) And I love it all!
So I read today you are 3 weeks, but basically you're just a group of cells. You're not really suppose to tell people when you are only 3 weeks pregnant, but we are too excited to keep it a secret!
We are making big plans for how you are going to come into this world! We have your name already picked out, if you are a girl you will be named Mallina Elizabeth Camery and if you are a boy you will be named Jameson William Camery. We won't know what you are until you are here, but I am 95% sure you are a girl :) O found my Midwife today, her name is Summer. She will be delivering you, I also made plans for my friend Elaine to take your first pictures. I will be delivering you at home so you will be able to be in a comfortable place right away. I love you so much! I don't think it has really set in that you are on your way.
Love,
Mommy
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