tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218954886298859570.post2120661561546728349..comments2021-02-10T01:08:27.386-08:00Comments on Far Above Rubies: Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond: My advice to new moms PART 1Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14545255168482909776noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218954886298859570.post-8740901786944258962012-04-02T21:41:23.941-07:002012-04-02T21:41:23.941-07:00Reading this really makes me wonder about Lily'...Reading this really makes me wonder about Lily's birth story and what you thought went wrong with it. <br /><br />I had Capri in the hospital and I had an epidural. I never really considered any other option or researched anything because I see myself as weak and having a very low tolerance for pain. I actually had a lot of complications with my episiotomy after going home from the hospital which I think added to my post pardom depression. (Not a great birth story at all).<br /><br />Now we are trying to get pregnant again (going on 8 months) and I'm really scared to go through labor again. I am definitely going to do more research this time and check out the links you posted.Bekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05544687939275058426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218954886298859570.post-6340699793925603472012-03-27T15:10:35.104-07:002012-03-27T15:10:35.104-07:00I'm so happy for you Julia! That is so wonder...I'm so happy for you Julia! That is so wonderful to be able to lead a bible study with other moms. Keep me updated on how it goes. You should blog about your adventures.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14545255168482909776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218954886298859570.post-117629203424671272012-03-27T13:08:56.504-07:002012-03-27T13:08:56.504-07:00Haha! That's one thing I loved about your birt...Haha! That's one thing I loved about your birth story. I knew Canaan would be big- I was born 8 lb 14 oz and Trevor was 9 lb 5 oz. It was so comforting to know even giant babies can be born naturally!<br />My midwife invited Canaan and me to speak to some high school classes yesterday about natural birth. My midwife has been doing that for 12 years just to expose them to an alternative to hospital birth. Out of 3 full classes, none of the kids had ever heard of not going to the hospital. It was so fun!<br />Also, I asked her to give my email address to any of her clients who may want to have a bible study about God's plan for mothers, and she instead invited me to give a bible study to a group at the birth center in a couple of weeks! I'm really excited about it!<br />Canaan's birth continues to bless my life over and over!Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16430948866885079227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218954886298859570.post-61234802960524244092012-03-27T11:20:43.056-07:002012-03-27T11:20:43.056-07:00Thanks Rachel! You inspired me first (babies, boo...Thanks Rachel! You inspired me first (babies, books and blogging)! You are a wonderful Bradley teacher and I'm sure your Doula skills are just as impressive.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14545255168482909776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218954886298859570.post-73000604634775470042012-03-27T11:16:15.292-07:002012-03-27T11:16:15.292-07:00Awww! Julia I just love you! I know what you mea...Awww! Julia I just love you! I know what you mean. There are a lot of people that would just rather not know. I was so glad you wanted to know my experiences and I could help you! I think your midwife is very wise to turn down the people who aren't really committed. Mine does something similar and requires a Bradley class and I think the clients who won't take it show their level of commitment. Now, about the peanut butter... maybe we overdid it because we both had giant babies LOL!Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14545255168482909776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218954886298859570.post-20514799478063830742012-03-27T11:08:03.750-07:002012-03-27T11:08:03.750-07:00All of these things roll around in my brain consta...All of these things roll around in my brain constantly. I love reading about pregnancy and birth and am so thankful I was encouraged to educate myself by my midwife. Not everyone is open to considering other options, but I love talking about this with people who are. I do believe every woman has a choice- interventions, cesarean or natural- and I'm thankful for the doctors, hospitals and interventions available when necessary. But "necessary" is definitely debatable! My midwife told me yesterday sometimes she turns clients away because she can tell they are too scared to have a home or birth center birth, and that fear sets them up for failure. I literally prayed that God will help me clear my mind before labor and that He would not allow fearful thoughts to enter my mind- and they didn't! As intense and challenging as my birth experience was, it was beautiful! <br />I read Ehren's birth story several times when I was pregnant- it was so empowering! I thought daily of two things you told me in a facebook message when I was pregnant: <br />1. When I need a snack, eat peanut butter.<br />2. when I'm sleepy, sleep.<br />I definitely did both of those often!! Thank you for your encouragement!!<br /><br />JuliaJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16430948866885079227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218954886298859570.post-30254808811078332982012-03-27T11:04:18.020-07:002012-03-27T11:04:18.020-07:00Great post, April! I hope some newly pregnant moms...Great post, April! I hope some newly pregnant moms read this and get inspired.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15778868276347075644noreply@blogger.com