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.