Thursday, January 13, 2011

Midwives and Moodiness

Well, I'm not really moody but I couldn't come up with a good title, I did however
finally find myself the perfect midwife. I currently live in a condo building that sits
directly between a midwifery clinic and a hospital, making me (as long as my health
remains good) a perfect candidate for a home birth. I know I shouldn't be thinking 
THAT far ahead just yet, but because Midwives are in such high demand in toronto
you need to find one as soon as you pee on a stick (or get a positive beta). 

Even though I called this clinic as soon as I found out, I was still put on a waiting list.
They finally called me back last week and I met with her yesterday and was so pleased
with her. I have always, ALWAYS dreamed of using this clinic, not only because its a 
short walk from my home but because it has the best home birth rates (meaning their
transfer rate is lower then most midwifery clinics). I had also always dreamed of a 
older midwife with long grey flowing hair but I will have to settle with a slightly younger
version of that, which is ok with me 'cause I thought she was amazing and so did the
hubby. 

As far as how I'm feeling these days, I'm just tired and nauseous. The nausea is a little 
frustrating because it really does make me feel horrible, but because I'm not vomiting 
everywhere no one seems to take me seriously. I just want to lay on the couch all day 
but I can't, I have to work, take care of the house ext. Like I have said before though, I 
am absolutely thrilled to be feeling sick and tired and wouldn't trade it for anything, 
but I would like my hubby to say something like "ohhh, you just lay down, I will take 
care of everything". Haha, not likely!

Working has been quite challenging as well, teaching fitness classes and attending births
is not so easy when tired and sick. I spent last night at a birth, and I am SO grateful that 
it was short and sweet, both for me and the birthing mama. I am really worried about 
what a night or two without sleep can do to a growing baby. I managed to only be out of 
the house from 11am to 11pm, but there are times when I am at a birth for over 24 hours. 
I am wondering if this job is a good idea during the pregnancy or if it will get easier when 
I am feeling a little more confident about everything. 

I do have to say that after last weeks ultrasound I have been feeling a little more 
positive then before, I still have my moments of doubt and my fears, but I breath slightly easier. Here is the picture from last weeks ultrasound, I really think the baby is quite photogenic! 



10 comments:

  1. Very photogenic!

    Baby growing is much more important than housework. You should lay on the couch as much as possible, and get (your husband, too) used to a bit more messiness in the house, you know, just in prep for those first few months with baby when you really don't have the extra time/energy to deal with it.

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  2. So happy that you found your midwife! I have always wanted a home birth but then IF seemed to shatter that model of care with high risk pregnancies, and well, no pregnancy, fear of multiples and pre-term labor and and an overall high intervention and monitored experience. It is wonderful and hopeful to hear of your plans. I have actually been searching for homebirth after IF stories and look forward to following yours.

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  3. That is a very photogenic baby!!!! I must agree. I am so happy you found a midwife. I decided I wanted to homebirth but hubby is having nothing to do with that, so i might try a birthing center instead, not sure. I am jealous, that is for sure (but not of the mroning sickness :() I hope it goes away soon so you can fully enjoy the pregnancy. Glad to hear all si going well otherwise. xoxoxoxox

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  4. Gorgeous baby, very photogenic! Congrats on the finding a midwife :)

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  5. Fantastic pic! I'm glad that you got a great midwife and you guys can start planning a home birth (your far braver then me! I'm much more hospital with nicu very close kinda girl, seeing a blue baby does that to a woman!).

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  6. Lovely pic! How far along are you?

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  7. Such a cute little baby! Glad you found a midwife that you like. I'm very impressed that you're doing a home birth - I am definitely not that brave. But as experience as you are in childbirth, you're going to be amazing! I can't wait to hear all about it!

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  8. Aren't US pics awesome? There was no way I could work full time during the first tri. I had nausea 24/7, but only managed to vomit a handful of times. And I actually did spend entire days on the couch doing nothing. LOL!

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