I haven't really written some of my experiences with my labor and delivery so I thought I would write a few points that helped me through all of my pregnancies and labor and deliveries! For one thing I loved being pregnant!
I did get morning sickness that would last for 3 months, and that was sickening! But all in all I loved being pregnant. I loved going through labor and delivery, it was a wonderful experience each and every one. I was excited to welcome each precious baby into my life and home! My husband and I enjoyed each baby and each experience we had with them! When I would get close to having the baby I would visualize the whole process and get my self emotionally ready to go through labor and delivery and I made it a point to not be fearful. I would also try to find a way to relax through the contractions or serge's, I read a book called "childbirth without fear". When I was pregnant with my 10th I was getting more scared so me and my husband went to a hypnobirthing class which was really fun it helped me prepare for my 10th child in my 46th year. I had a wonderful experience having my 10 child and 6th boy!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
My daughter, Heidi's book review on the "Secrets of the baby whisperer".
Lately I've been reading this great book called, "Secrets of the baby whisper". *See Image above.
I can't remember where I got this book but I've had it for a long time. I think I actually started reading it before I had Braden but I never finished it. Well, I finally decided to start reading it again, and I've really enjoyed it so far. It's hard to put it down once I get started. Anyways, it's a great way to learn how to listen to your baby and really see/hear what he wants instead of you having to guess and actually force him into some bad habits etc. Or you guessing what he really is trying to tell you. In her book she doesn't say that her way is the only way, we obviously have our own choice in how to take care of our children, but she says that this is a great way to be able to meet both yours AND the baby's needs so everybody's happy. Not only for the first weeks of your baby's life but in the long run. That has definitely been a struggle that I have had in the past with my 2 older boys. Number ONE is lack of sleep. I'm hoping that with this next baby I will be able to follow Tracy's great Ideas to be able to get more sleep. She says how she tells her clients that come to her for help to take a nap during the day. I LOVE that. Sleep is so important to me. And of course ME time. So I can rejuvenate and be better at taking care of my kids.
Anyhow, I would recommend this book for some good reading and some great Ideas on how to be sane taking care of kids/baby's. Even if you don't believe entirely the way she does, she's got some good ideas. I definitely want to try her E*A*S*Y method and for sure her S*L*O*W method when the baby is born. I've had a hard time keeping with routines and such in the past, so I hope I can do it!!! I have 4 more weeks to finish her book AND to finish getting ready for another baby/child in the house! Wish me luck!
Nancy's comments: When a mother can learn to take care of her babies needs and also take care of her own needs with out neglecting her baby and with out neglecting her own needs, she has a perfect balance! I haven't read the book, but from what Heidi has told me, this book can help mother fulfill nurturing her baby and having time with her husband!
I can't remember where I got this book but I've had it for a long time. I think I actually started reading it before I had Braden but I never finished it. Well, I finally decided to start reading it again, and I've really enjoyed it so far. It's hard to put it down once I get started. Anyways, it's a great way to learn how to listen to your baby and really see/hear what he wants instead of you having to guess and actually force him into some bad habits etc. Or you guessing what he really is trying to tell you. In her book she doesn't say that her way is the only way, we obviously have our own choice in how to take care of our children, but she says that this is a great way to be able to meet both yours AND the baby's needs so everybody's happy. Not only for the first weeks of your baby's life but in the long run. That has definitely been a struggle that I have had in the past with my 2 older boys. Number ONE is lack of sleep. I'm hoping that with this next baby I will be able to follow Tracy's great Ideas to be able to get more sleep. She says how she tells her clients that come to her for help to take a nap during the day. I LOVE that. Sleep is so important to me. And of course ME time. So I can rejuvenate and be better at taking care of my kids.
Anyhow, I would recommend this book for some good reading and some great Ideas on how to be sane taking care of kids/baby's. Even if you don't believe entirely the way she does, she's got some good ideas. I definitely want to try her E*A*S*Y method and for sure her S*L*O*W method when the baby is born. I've had a hard time keeping with routines and such in the past, so I hope I can do it!!! I have 4 more weeks to finish her book AND to finish getting ready for another baby/child in the house! Wish me luck!
Nancy's comments: When a mother can learn to take care of her babies needs and also take care of her own needs with out neglecting her baby and with out neglecting her own needs, she has a perfect balance! I haven't read the book, but from what Heidi has told me, this book can help mother fulfill nurturing her baby and having time with her husband!
Monday, February 2, 2009
The title will be cut off! Half of my title will be cut off!
I have a little sign in the way so it cuts out the title, WEIRD!
Sunday, February 1, 2009
My daughter, Heather Walker's birth experience's.
Hey Mom,
I was having fun reading your blog today, and thought I would write a little about my experiences with pregnancy and delivery.
My favorite pregnancy was with my second son Damian. I stayed more active that time. I had a one year old son that kept me
active. I would take him on walks almost every day. I was able to keep my weight down. I had also started out smaller with this
pregnancy. I knew more about everything, because it was my second pregnancy. So I wasn't as scared. I also didn't go over due.
I went into labor right on my due date, by taking Castor oil. Its so gross but it really works for me. I tried it twice and it worked
both times. I wasn't able to have my first son natural without an epidural, because the labor was too long, even though I wanted
to, but with Damian, I was lucky to have big breaks between my contractions, so it made it easier to make it through without an
epidural. I'm glad that I did, but I really didn't enjoy that last part, and I remember telling myself that I never wanted to feel that
feeling again. That is why I had an epidural with my last two, even though I am one to try to stay away from medications. I try to
use natural herbs more. I did have a bad reaction to my last epidural, which has made me afraid to ever have one again. The nurse
was able to hurray and give me something to raise my blood pressure, so I ended up being OK and was able to enjoy my babies
delivery. It was an exciting delivery. Only my contractions were numbed, but not the birth canal. So I could feel my baby coming
out and I couldn't stop it, even though my midwife was not there yet. Another women was delivering a few minutes ahead of me.
So my mom, the nurse and the Anesthesiologist were all getting ready to deliver him. The midwife did run in right as his head was
coming out. It was really fun, and I didn't mind the pressure and the feeling of him coming through the birth canal. I think because
I didn't have to fell the contractions, so I was able to handle the other pains. It wasn't so overwhelming.
I wanted to have Nurse Midwives, so I could have the best of both worlds. But I was disappointed to find out that most Nurse
Midwives are against herbs. With my last one though, I found a midwife that was open to me taking herbs, and I was very happy
about that. I bleed a lot after all my deliveries, so with my last one, I was bleeding a lot and the nurse was about to give me a shot,
which I always try to stay away from. My mother was prepared with some mistletoe that she had found out helps stop the bleeding.
So we asked the nurse and midwife if we could try the mistletoe first to see if that would work. They decided to let us, but if it didn't
seem to help by the next time they checked, they would give me the shot. So I took it and the next time they checked they were
surprised to see that it worked. They were happy to have learned about this herb. And I was so happy to be able to take something
that wouldn't give me side effects, like the shot could have. So over all I have had good experiences in the hospitals. I really like how
I can get away from my home and be pampered and have all my meals brought to me. Also I can just rest and enjoy my baby and
not be at home worrying about my house and if its getting trashed by my kids. I have been to a home birth and really liked the whole
experience. It was so neat to see a totally natural birth, the way it was meant to be, without any complications. I kind of wish that I
could be brave enough to do it that way, but I'm just too scared of the pain and complications. I guess I need more faith.
Thanks for reading my long story. Love, Heather
Nancy's comments: I really enjoyed reading your experience and also enjoyed sharing in all of your birth experiences! It has been a great joy to me to be involved in you special moments of bringing a precious child into the world, and seeing my grandchildren come into the world has been a awesome experience! I loved reading your feelings and emotions and ideas of what you have learned with having 4 children! I like your choices of having the best of both worlds, I have had women deliver my babies and men, and for me I prefer to have some one who has gone through it and who knows how it feels. I know there are good men OB doctors too! I just prefer a woman who has experienced labor and delivery for herself! And I know some women who would rather have men deliver their babies!
I was having fun reading your blog today, and thought I would write a little about my experiences with pregnancy and delivery.
My favorite pregnancy was with my second son Damian. I stayed more active that time. I had a one year old son that kept me
active. I would take him on walks almost every day. I was able to keep my weight down. I had also started out smaller with this
pregnancy. I knew more about everything, because it was my second pregnancy. So I wasn't as scared. I also didn't go over due.
I went into labor right on my due date, by taking Castor oil. Its so gross but it really works for me. I tried it twice and it worked
both times. I wasn't able to have my first son natural without an epidural, because the labor was too long, even though I wanted
to, but with Damian, I was lucky to have big breaks between my contractions, so it made it easier to make it through without an
epidural. I'm glad that I did, but I really didn't enjoy that last part, and I remember telling myself that I never wanted to feel that
feeling again. That is why I had an epidural with my last two, even though I am one to try to stay away from medications. I try to
use natural herbs more. I did have a bad reaction to my last epidural, which has made me afraid to ever have one again. The nurse
was able to hurray and give me something to raise my blood pressure, so I ended up being OK and was able to enjoy my babies
delivery. It was an exciting delivery. Only my contractions were numbed, but not the birth canal. So I could feel my baby coming
out and I couldn't stop it, even though my midwife was not there yet. Another women was delivering a few minutes ahead of me.
So my mom, the nurse and the Anesthesiologist were all getting ready to deliver him. The midwife did run in right as his head was
coming out. It was really fun, and I didn't mind the pressure and the feeling of him coming through the birth canal. I think because
I didn't have to fell the contractions, so I was able to handle the other pains. It wasn't so overwhelming.
I wanted to have Nurse Midwives, so I could have the best of both worlds. But I was disappointed to find out that most Nurse
Midwives are against herbs. With my last one though, I found a midwife that was open to me taking herbs, and I was very happy
about that. I bleed a lot after all my deliveries, so with my last one, I was bleeding a lot and the nurse was about to give me a shot,
which I always try to stay away from. My mother was prepared with some mistletoe that she had found out helps stop the bleeding.
So we asked the nurse and midwife if we could try the mistletoe first to see if that would work. They decided to let us, but if it didn't
seem to help by the next time they checked, they would give me the shot. So I took it and the next time they checked they were
surprised to see that it worked. They were happy to have learned about this herb. And I was so happy to be able to take something
that wouldn't give me side effects, like the shot could have. So over all I have had good experiences in the hospitals. I really like how
I can get away from my home and be pampered and have all my meals brought to me. Also I can just rest and enjoy my baby and
not be at home worrying about my house and if its getting trashed by my kids. I have been to a home birth and really liked the whole
experience. It was so neat to see a totally natural birth, the way it was meant to be, without any complications. I kind of wish that I
could be brave enough to do it that way, but I'm just too scared of the pain and complications. I guess I need more faith.
Thanks for reading my long story. Love, Heather
Nancy's comments: I really enjoyed reading your experience and also enjoyed sharing in all of your birth experiences! It has been a great joy to me to be involved in you special moments of bringing a precious child into the world, and seeing my grandchildren come into the world has been a awesome experience! I loved reading your feelings and emotions and ideas of what you have learned with having 4 children! I like your choices of having the best of both worlds, I have had women deliver my babies and men, and for me I prefer to have some one who has gone through it and who knows how it feels. I know there are good men OB doctors too! I just prefer a woman who has experienced labor and delivery for herself! And I know some women who would rather have men deliver their babies!
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