Thursday, September 15, 2005
Doctors
I have a Doctors apt. Today and it is with the real doctor for once and not just one of the nurses. I was suppose to go in about 3 weeks ago and I was also suppose to drink some orange stuff but well I didn't. I figure that women didn't always go to the doctor. I never wanted to go but people tell me but you have to go it is so important. They have not told me one important thing. I know she is there and alive she kicks me non-stop. I guess there could be something majorly wrong and then it would be my fault for not going to the doctor but who knows. This doctors office is horrible anyways. I will NOT being going here on our next child(which will not be for another 3 years) AT LEAST!! My baby shower is on Saturday and not even half of the invitations got to people. Everyone asks me what I need when in reality I don't really need anything besides a car seat and a diaper genie! I have so much baby clothes (I guess I could use some cute dresses) I have already received 2 blankets, I have 3 car seats but not the carrier one that I need, a crib from some lady that I do not want to use(I am using my play yard instead) and so much more stuff and We do not have anyroom in our rooms because of how much people have given us. For the wedding and for the baby! I have so much homework to do:-( and I am really to sick to do it...
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So true so true! I mean doctors never tell you the important stuff. Maybe next time you could do a midwife. They spend some quality time with you and you can still deliver in a hospital setting if you want. Most of them are more informative and let you know what each test is for and explain risks (or incidence of false positive/negatives.) I love my midwife and this time she has been like my best friend. I feel like I actually have a relationship with her and when she checked the baby's postition (and for dilation) I didn't feel weird like I did with a doctor who had never seen me before. She knows so much more about me, and this baby and RHayn and what we want out of the birth than any doctor ever would. She has been the biggest help during this breech scare.
I will help you find a good one next time, I can't believe how awful that practice has gotten.
And I totally agree- the more stand-off-ish approach is better. There is less stress because you are not worrying about test results!
Love you sis!
You are so lucky to be surrounded by an enlightened person (helena) during your first pregnancy. I wish I had that during my two pregnancies in AZ. All in all I feel blessed to have had 3 great pregnancies and one wonderful homebirth. Birth is not an accident waiting to happen like they make you believe in the hospital. I hope next time you can find a nurse midwife - she will give you what you need and deliver you in a hospital if you want. Many blessesing to you and the birth of your baby!
And callng them contractions- AND LABOR, yes its labourious, BUT its birthing. Its not something to be feared- more accepted. No matter how it happens, or where. It is something you have to just understand as the best way for this baby to come.
(Hey- I really need to take my own advice huh? Actually this was advice my midwife gave me last night when I was talking to her about the breech position.)
I wish I had had ANYONE to hold my hand and say "its normal." I know mom tried, but its so hard for her to be there, as she is worrying about the pain.
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