Perks Of An Unassisted Pregnancy And Birth
Posted by January Harshe on June 19, 2009
I had someone suggest to me that I plan something as if I’m not pregnant. Like, really plan it down to the details. I said I’d go on a trip with my husband. He said plan it…now! Forget about the birth, put all your energy into planning this trip. Well, I kinda planned two!
We are going away this weekend to see a very good friend of mine who I have not seen in nine years! We talk daily (usually on Facebook…lol) and I miss her. I can not wait to see her and her family. I haven’t met her sweet two year old son yet and she can meet my children as well!
I don’t think many women would take a weekend trip at 42 weeks pregnant! Why not though? I don’t have to be close to an OB or a midwife. No one is pressuring me to induce (natural remedies or not). No one is ‘dropping me’ from care. There isn’t anyone I am allowing to put fears into my mind about it. So, we are packing up and heading out this afternoon! Brandon is totally up for it to. Something other than chiropractic and birth!
So, I’ll pack a bag of birth supplies, let go of the birth even happening and enjoy my weekend with a beautiful friend! Ahhhh…the perks of an unassisted birth! I am ecstatic, because this is so me…to do something spontaneous and crazy. I hope you all have a great weekend as well! When I get back I’ll let you know about mini trip number two.
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Henny said,
yeah!! have fun! (is your friend open to the idea of you having the baby there?)
January said,
Yes, she is. We discussed how she can help with the kids and if I am uncomfortable (or they are) we’d go to a hotel. Also, she assured me (for her more than me I think) that there is an EMT that lives 2 doors down and there is a great hospital w/in 5 minutes. So everyone is good!
But you and I both know I will be home after this weekend still pregnant. LOL
Jennifer said,
great idea to be with good friends should the birth happen. that was the main thing that I was concerned about for you…that you would have someone you trusted to take care of the kids if you were having the baby, kwim?
have fun, be safe!!!!!
Chantel said,
I hope you are having a FABULOUS time on your little get away!
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