Birth Story

[preggo_geek]

If you didn't read my pregnancy story, here's a recap of how it ended... I had an intervention-happy doctor pushing an immediate induction on Friday, April 11th, and when I refused she made me schedule an appointment on Monday, April 14th. I did NOT want to see her again, so I desperately wanted to have my baby before my Monday appointment.

Saturday

Comments

[maine_girl]

I am so glad you got to birth *your way*. Wouldn't it ahve been wful to have to go trhough induction only to find out you had a perfectly normal-sized baby who was just happy to be withing her mama? And I'd take castor oil over cytotec or pit induction any day.

I am truly sorry about the loss of your sister. I really don't have the right words, but please know that my prayers, though belated, are with you.
Is Andrea named after her?

[preggo_geek]

Thanks. In the end, I'm pretty happy with how everything worked out, even if my doctors/midwives were difficult along the way. And the castor oil really wasn't bad at all. MUCH better than pitocin I think.

And thank you for your prayers about my sister. My family is still having a very difficult time, but I think it helps us all to see what a blessing Andrea is.

[squigglz]

I'm glad you had such a good birth experience! I hope I'm that focused when the time comes. Reading this really makes me feel better about everything-thank you for sharing this part of your life with me :)

Also, I'm sorry to hear about your sister :( My condolences to you and yours.

[preggo_geek]

I'm glad it was helpful. It definitely pays to stick up for yourself, or have a friend or family member help. Doctors and midwives have a lot of medical training, but they don't know your body like you do, and they can have their own agenda.