In an attempt to better my chances of having a VBAC (G was born via emergency c-section) B and I have decided to hire a doula. We've met three of the four women that I have scheduled interviews with and Man is this difficult. They each seem great in their own ways.
I can't seem to separate my feelings about them as people in order to discern whether or not I think I'll feel comfortable being naked and totally vulnerable in front of them. I like them all. How can I know who I will want there to comfort and support me when I am actually in labor? It's almost like I'm searching for the right religion. Maybe I'm putting too much on this.
Speaking of religion. Two nights ago we began the night time routine of wrestling G into his pj's. Trying to empower G to take part in the process, I said, "G it's time for your pajamas. Can you take your shirt off?"
When he did not respond, I said, "Okay, let me take your shirt off. Arms up."
To which he responded by raising his arms and saying, "Arms up for Jesus!"
B and I have never said this to him. My sister said it the first time she heard us ask G to put his "arms up," and she has said it, maybe, four or five times since, over the course of a year and a half.
Here's to hoping that one of us finds him.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
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3 comments:
Good luck with the doula. It is a very hard decision.
Kids are so funny!!
Go with the one who is willing to be there no matter what, no matter when, no matter how long, etc. :)
And make sure she can say, "Arms up for Jesus!"
I haven't been by for a while and didn't know you were pregnant...congrats! You are about three weeks ahead of me (I'm 20 weeks along). I also had a c-section the first time around after 30 hours of laor and am hoping for a VBAC for this one. I'm encouraged by hearing about other woman who had a c-section but went on to have a VBAC after so got my fingers crossed for both of us.
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