Posts by sambelina

I have no information for you. I just want to say that I'm thinking about you and I hope you get all of the help and info you need. Take care, Sam

Are you delivering in a hospital? They would have the alternative wouldn't they? I'll look around and see what I find.

I agree! I'm sure your mw will work with you. Just be honest and tell her what's up. We signed on after 20 some weeks and we were able to work out something with our mw. So, I would just relax. You'll have care. It will work out.

We got our birth kit from www.preciousarrows.com . I think it was around 35 dollars and then we added post partum herbs for sitz bath. I'm not sure where you're located, but if you tell her who your midwife is she'll make sure...

That's sad isn't it?

I am so sorry for your friend. (((HUGS))) For both of you. That is so traumatic. You're a good friend for taking care of her. It's so sad that medicaid won't pay for better care. It makes me angry. Anyway.... take care, Sam

I read a great birth story. This is a very long story, but amazing. She has a homebirth, but ends up realizing she doesn't want anyone there, not dc or dh. She only has the midwife. I wanted a hb too and so, we rearranged our living...

I agree with these gals. Here's what I would do. I would tell them, that you've discontinued care and need to get your prenatal visit. Then just continue with them and then when you get to a certain point just don't go anymore. After...

ANGIE - I hope things work out for you. It's tough trying to convice someone to trust your gut instincts. I asked my dh to at least meet with the midwife and then we'd talk more. After she explained her limits and what she would do...

I'm not sure what we're going to do either. We live in a small 2bedroom 1 bath apartment. So, I know what you're going through. I think the living room is our best option, and if I want privacy, I'll go to my room. Then I think that...