SO! My posting once a week isn't going to hot, but I do think about doing it often. But by the time I sit to down to do it... I fall asleep. So here we are!
I am officially over 11 weeks along now!! Baby is doing very well, and I'm measuring closer to 12 weeks, whatever that means! Hopefully it does mean I'll give birth to a small adult.
Tyler and I had the privilege of meeting with our midwife for the first time on 6/17. The appointment went very well. So well, in fact, we have officially decided to do a home birth with her assistance. She will also have a certified midwife as her assistant, so we are in completely good hands. People absolutely think we are crazy for considering doing a home birth. But Tyler and I have been considering this for the past two years. We have researched pros and cons and everything we could. Here's my reasoning: I am the ultimate introvert. I really enjoy the home space I've created, and feel so calm at my home (and in control). I do not like taking medication, despite my past brush with anxiety and depression. I have taking medication while sick, and don't take anything for my period pain. I just don't like the way it makes me feel. Hospital births can escalate so quickly with medical interventions, and I don't want that to be an option.
That all being said, there is a small chance we will have to do a hospital birth if any serious complications arise. Tyler and I are very aware of this. Our OBGYN is our back up, and we will pre-register at the hospital just in case. :) We will be prepared for whatever will happen.
So that leads me to the 'Thanks for the advice' thing. So many people have such strong opinions on what I should do with my pregnancy/birth/child. It's overwhelming. Only two-three people are genuinely excited about us doing a home birth. Everyone else looks at me like I have lost my mind, and how dare I put my babys health at risk. Sigh, if only everyone knew they had options on their birth, and can take control of it instead of letting hospitals run the show.
Tyler and I are also not finding out what we are having. We look at this as one of the wonderful surprises that God has for us, so why not just wait. People also think we are crazy. 'How could you do that?', 'How will you plan ANYTHING not knowing what you're having', 'How could you do that to your family, how will they know what to buy!'. I get those comments ALL THE TIME. It's insane. Well to answer them, I just smile and let them know we are doing just fine. We have planned our nursery for gender neutral, and everyone can easily buy things that can accommodate that. We are planning a teal and orange nursery. It's going to be perfect!
So I jogged for over 10 minutes straight and did pull ups at the gym today. My mom and dad were not happy about that, 'Are you sure that's safe?'. Our OBGYN and midwife have both strongly recommended that I continue my workout regimen as long as I'm comfortable. And I felt great doing it. I'm not doing dead lifts anymore, so that something that I have tuned down. We'll see how it goes.
How does it feel knowing I'll be a mom in 6 months. Crazy. That's how it feels. The excitement and pre terror alternate. More excitement though. I know our lives will change so drastically, but I'm okay with that. We are ready for this! Maybe not for all the exhaustion and no sleep thing...but the wonderful blessing of a child. God trusts and loves me so much, he has blessed me with a child in my womb :) I still can't comprehend that.
Thanks to whomever is staying updated with this. And if no one is, I'm okay with that too!
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