pregnant!

And thank you for your kind words of encouragement. I guess I am fortunte in that my pelvic issues did not begin until recently, and I'm approaching menopause. My hats off to all you younger women who deal with this stuff during pregnancy and while caring for little ones!
May you have a healthful pregnancy and a healthy baby!

Jean

((((Granolamommy))))!!!! How wonderful! I’m so very happy for you and happy for us that you will take us along as you birth this baby naturally. He/she will be your fourth, right? So completely sweet. Guess what???

I’M GOING TO BE A GRANDMOMMY!!!!! :-)

My daughter is pregnant with her first and is due around Valentine’s Day.

Please let go of the firebreathing for now. I just worry that it’s too much even at this stage. We have it as a very powerful tool for the rest of our lives.

Love and hugs, blessed g-mom.

Christine

Oh Granolamom,

how wonderful for you as I know you wanted a fourth! :) Many congratulations for this exciting time, I look forward to hearing all about it!

Michelle. xx

Oh, granolamom, what wonderful news.....how many weeks are you? What a gift. I'm delighted for you and for your news too Christine. Have you seen the book "A Child is Born"? It has amazing photographs taken in-utero - don't know how they did it. I guess fourth time round there are no surprises but this might make you look at it all anew....Wishing you a wonderful, happy and safe pregnancy both to you and your daughter Christine - please keep us all posted with how it goes. I dare to hope that one day I'll be able to post the same news.....

Hi,

Congratulations!!!!!!

I am now 24 weeks pregnant, I not sure how it will be for you, as I have only had my cervix prolaspe when I was about 15 weeks pregnant, and that went by 18 weeks, but I still feel bulking in places and by the end of the day, feel a drag, I think something else has prolasped.

But I am working on a plan for my birth, I don't want a cesear, I want to have a natural birth and have been reading books on positions, I will not go an my back, Doctors agress with this, we have also talked about, if things get difficult, ( however baby health is going to be first priority), but I said I don't want forceps and vacumn, etc, I didn't take pain relief with my first labour and plan on taking none for this one, but we are going to work on a plan that I am mentally comfortable with, so I will have a cesear if problems are occuring. I don't believe a cesear would solve any problems I have, but mentally I can't bare the thought of damage all these things do. I love being pregnant, and cannot wait to have my second (and Last) bubs. But mentally it is going to be hard, because pushing is involved and I will be thinking about damage so I can understand that you would be a 'tad' nervous, I certainly am. But trying so hard to be postive, but I can imagine as it gets closer I will be very nervous and worried. Good luck.

Nicola

Congratulations!!!!!!!

Hi Nicola

You sound so much happier than you did a few short weeks ago, and now seem to be making some great positive plans. Just remember that the female body is designed to give birth vaginally, but sometimes it doesn't want do it according to plan. I remember feeling that my whole belly was re-arranging itself every time my babies would move, and all sorts of lumps and bumps came and went as everything loosened up. I also remember the relief of taking the weight off my legs and pelvic area at times during the day. You are probably also much more aware of sensations this time around, and aware that your pelvic area has some weak spots. It is natural to be a bit concerned. Just plan for the best outcome, but be prepared to compromise a bit if necessary. As long as you trust those who are helping you to birth, and they are worthy of that trust, I am sure they will guide you to the best outcome, especially if they are aware of your anxiety.

Take care.

Louise

congratulations!!

i was just talking to my physical therapist about birthing positions and we both agreed that hands and knees and pushing only with urge, not forced or directed would be the best.

(we are not pregnant it was a hypothetical conversation :))

enjoy your pregnancy and please keep us posted!!

peace,
michele

Thank you I am feeling alittle more postive about things,trying to read back now on hints how to breastfeed, carry bubs etc.

I do feel blessed I have this time to do some research into things before the new baby is born, because it nerve racking for me to go from one child to two, and on top of it, not knowning how my prolaspe will be, better or worse.

I have a great hospital, midwives a great talking about positions, but when it comes to pushing they don't understand, I don't think. All this research, and speaking to a few physio specialising in womens health, I asked "why are we put on our backs if we all know that this is the worst position", I have asked my doctor, midwife and now physio this question and they have all agreed it not the best position and that it is easier for everyone, made me so angry.

ButI think we are bit more lucky in Australia than some of the other countries, as everyone I know (hospital births)here you are able to handle the labour the way we want, no hooked up to machines etc, I had no knowledge or plan for my first birth and thought everything was perfect until I have done all this reading, as I was very active in labour it was the last hour and half I was told to push and flipped onto my back, but I thought of them being in control, this time I think of me being in control.

The pressure is not too bad at the moment 6 mths pregnant, I am very small 54kg now, my first baby full term was under 6lb. But I am taking every oppotunity I can to rest, my 2 year old still sleeps 2 hours a day, I look forward to that.

Nicola

Congratulations to both of you! Life has been so busy I almost missed this thread. In my experience when labor hit, I was not concerned about pushing causing damage. It did not hinder me in any way. The birthing instinct took over and I was concerned about pushing my baby into his new world. I also labored most of the time in baby pose. I pushed when I felt the urge and I couldn't have stopped it if I tried. I had planned on birthing him on all fours, but when he hit a nerve and caused a shooting pain/cramp down my leg, I ended up birthing him standing up. I believe if you follow your body, it will birth your baby in the best position for you and him or her. Blessings to you both on healthy pregnancies & easy deliveries.
Jane

p.s. congrats Grandma Christine!