Posts by Earthylady

Quote: Originally Posted by alegna I did not test for GBS as the test would not have changed my choices. -Angela Exactly! Same here. Even with dd I was planning a hospital waterbirth and waved the...

I know there was a similiar thread already started somewhere. I read it and liked some of the questions the person was gonna ask, but the link that someone had posted to another site hadn't worked. Maybe you all can help me compose...

We tell right away. The same day we get the +! It's a personal decision though. I know lots like to wait...but for us...if I am going through a miscarriage or something scary...I want the support and encouragement of my family and...

We aren't! No u/s...so no peeking.

Maybe something a little in the middle and non inflammatory would work? Dr. Sears has a great article that I used to send to my DH. He likes and respects Dr. Sears, so it was nice to see his opinion on this issue as well. Here's the...

I have a queston to add to this post if I may... I'm so glad someone started this thread cause I've been wanting to ask the same question. My other question to add to is...How tall are you and how deep was the pool? Were you bouyant...

I agree with others...depends on what YOU personally are looking for. Experience in different situations....newer info...up to date on new medical research, etc. The lady we are going with has done over 500 births in 10 years and has...

I probably would have never thought about it....but DH asked this evening how do we get a certificate of live birth and info to get a ss card for the baby. Does a lay midwife provide a birth certificate? And I assume I can download a...

Due April 7th!

I'm still not sure I'm over it. I've cried so many times at this point you would think I would have it all out of me...but I don't. At first I cried for the birth I missed out on and I felt like I had been cheated. Now, I cry over all...