You would think after all this talk about mental illness, we would be getting somewhere positive to make an actual difference in society. I have seen and heard first hand how broken the system is. I understand why people do not "reach out for help" and end up in a terrible place. I would like... Continue Reading →
One year ago today I was 29 weeks pregnant, walking into Walmart for our typical grocery shopping. Immediately after walking through the doors, my water broke and panic set over me. I KNEW it was my water, but was hoping it was in fact pee. We rushed to the bathroom and quickly rushed back out... Continue Reading →
3 weeks down and 1 and a half to go! The day after being admitted we went for an ultrasound to measure my fluid levels. During that ultrasound we found out that little man was breech. Most doctors will not do a breech delivery. Although, a couple of the ones I have met with said... Continue Reading →
Well, we have made it to the 32 week mark. Which means I have 2 weeks left to make it to the 34 week goal. I honestly wasn't sure I would make it this far, but I am glad for each day that little man stays inside. Last night was rough. Chris has been at... Continue Reading →
The days seem to sort of blur together. With people constantly coming in and out of my room there just doesn't ever seem to be a good enough time to sleep. My day usually starts around 4am. My nurse or caretech will come in to get my vitals (blood pressure and taking my temperature). If... Continue Reading →
Well we have made it one week so far in this here hospital. Baby and I are both doing as well as can be expected. People keep telling me that I must be going crazy laying here all day long. Though I do feel I am missing out on things outside of here I am... Continue Reading →
Within hours of my last post, I ended up in Labor & Delivery. On Tuesday evening, we had eaten dinner as normal and decided to go to the local neighborhood marketplace to get a few groceries. I was feeling pretty good considering the pelvic issues from the 2 days prior. We walked through the first... Continue Reading →
I have seen hundreds of posts and pins about what people pack in their hospital bags for the birth experience. Having been through that experience twice now (csection and a vbac), it has given me a much better idea of what is and isn't needed. With my first, I was the -pack everything- person. With... Continue Reading →
On Facebook, I am part of a support group for VBAC's. If you haven't yet, you can check out my birth stories here Pregnancy and Birth Blog for Pickle and Poppy's birth blog. In that support group, women are often times asking about how to help their partners prepare for birth. It got me thinking, there really are... Continue Reading →
I knew this time I wanted things to be different. I had been doing my research to find out that I can have a vaginal birth after having a cesarean section. However, everything I had read and the support groups I had found lead me to believe that it was going to be a daunting... Continue Reading →
