Apr. 5, 2008 - Doula news & first babies
I'm officially 34 wks along and we've chosen our Doula. She's a wonderful Christian mom of many herself and is still in training. This will work out for both of us as I am her last needed birth to become certified and she's a wonderful encouragement to me-very calm, relaxed and cheerful to be around. Our main desire was to have a doula who was very well grounded in the Lord. She even suggested reciting Bible verses during my labor. I told her about my issues of getting sick often during labor and my tendency to get dehydrated very quickly. She is going to help me to drink often and even suggested using honey sticks for energy. I am very excited and am no longer dreading it because I know I will have the support I need. Les is a great support as well and I know that I am in good hands.
Strangely enough I was told some years ago that at the natural birthing center where we go which is in and of itself very wonderful that the nurses there act as doula's. But when I started going from my second child on I had found that the nurses weren't really sure how to help me through my labors as great as they were about getting ready for the baby to come I still needed more emotional support. They did suggest a birthing ball with my son...I had 4 hrs of transition with him and wasn't too impressed with the birthing ball. He was stuck. After the midwife decided to check me and found the problem he got unstuck and all was well. Not my idea of ideal labor but what can you do? Plus he was likely 10 lbs....he had a bm right after he was born and was 9lbs 12 oz!!!
I can at least be prepared for the support that I need and I hope and pray that things go at least as well as my last two labors have gone...very quick! If I'm remembering correctly, my sister had one baby in 40 minutes before and my record thus far is an hour with our last son but his bag of waters was broken by the midwife so that might have a lot to do with it! I am hoping and praying that things go well.
I've been wanting to add some picture of my first babies! I no longer own any horses as I didn't feel that it was a responsible thing for me to keep doing once I became a mother and wife because we were boarding. This first one was my horse of many years who was very close to my heart. He is in good hands now. My dear auntie took this picture of me with my grey gelding for my graduation. He was an excellent part of my life-showed me responsibility and won a great 25 mile race at Mohican State park a few years after this. He was my hero and kept me out of trouble.
Here's my second and third baby. My uncle helped me to find this beautiful mare who was bred when I got her and here is her precious baby-pure bred Arabian and full of spunk. I was able to witness the birth just a day prior to this photo being taken.
Comments
Apr. 5, 2008 - Awesome pictures
Posted by OhioSarah
Hi Pam. I really like the pictures. Hannah is trying to choose between doing the cat or the Horseless Horse 4-H project book. She doesn't have to do a project book but I want her to learn a little more than what she is currently learning. With the horseless horse we don't have to own a horse, which is a good trade off :) I love horses such graceful but powerful animals.
God bless,
Sarah
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Posted by Lilyofthevalley4
I'll be praying everything goes well with labor and birth. So glad you will have such good support with you to help you through.
I also wanted to add, your horse are beautiful!! My girls are dreaming of the day we will be out on our land and owning a horse. :)
Edited by Lilyofthevalley4 on Apr. 5, 2008 at 8:49 PM
Apr. 6, 2008 - PAM!
Posted by 5lilpeppers
I am so happy about the results in finding a Christian doula! PTL
for His goodness and care! I am so happy for you!Beyond words!
Jacinda http://birthingaquiverfull.wordpress.com/
