I wanted to thank MsBlack for posting this:
~Quote From MsBlack (in another thread on this UC Forum)~
"Well, in my experience some mamas do approach UC at first because of financial issues--and those who go on to UC successfully (in their own terms anyway, which could include needed transfer to hospital) are those who ended up falling in love with the idea and reality of UC itself. That is, the money stopped being a consideration because they ended up preparing themselves for UC and were able to own the choice and responsibility completely and wholeheartedly."
I was admittedly embarrassed to share this aspect of my decision to UC with anyone. I had considered UCing with my daughter's birth, and then decided instead to go with a Midwife.
This time, I had again considered UCing, but instead chose to go with the same midwife again (I had originally considered UCing this time around to save money AND for things that MW did during labor that I wasn't pleased with), only to have her tell me that she wouldn't be able to assist me this time due to previous obligations. So then I was smacked in the face with the reality of either UCing or going in to the hospital pushing. I cried for a whole day, got a grip on myself, and then decided that I could do this. And in all honesty, I've not looked back. Once I made the decision to commit to a UC, I've been immersing myself in reading and preparing myself.
Thanks again for posting this. It really makes me feel better to know that I'm not the only one who has found my path to UCing in such a manner.
~Quote From MsBlack (in another thread on this UC Forum)~
"Well, in my experience some mamas do approach UC at first because of financial issues--and those who go on to UC successfully (in their own terms anyway, which could include needed transfer to hospital) are those who ended up falling in love with the idea and reality of UC itself. That is, the money stopped being a consideration because they ended up preparing themselves for UC and were able to own the choice and responsibility completely and wholeheartedly."
I was admittedly embarrassed to share this aspect of my decision to UC with anyone. I had considered UCing with my daughter's birth, and then decided instead to go with a Midwife.
This time, I had again considered UCing, but instead chose to go with the same midwife again (I had originally considered UCing this time around to save money AND for things that MW did during labor that I wasn't pleased with), only to have her tell me that she wouldn't be able to assist me this time due to previous obligations. So then I was smacked in the face with the reality of either UCing or going in to the hospital pushing. I cried for a whole day, got a grip on myself, and then decided that I could do this. And in all honesty, I've not looked back. Once I made the decision to commit to a UC, I've been immersing myself in reading and preparing myself.
Thanks again for posting this. It really makes me feel better to know that I'm not the only one who has found my path to UCing in such a manner.
Anyways, with the thought of "this way or no way" in my head.. I remembered UC. I was at first in for the financial reasons. Then it was for the "I'm not going to the hospital" reason. THEN, I just completely fell in love.
