Why I love midwives more than doctors.

[Niamh]

I'm 2 weeks overdue. For my genetics, I'm actually just coming due, but my DH is freaking out. Because of my DH's issues, we have a doctor-a really bad doctor, but the only one around here-on backup.

So yesterday my doctor calls to find out why I haven't been in. I'm 2 weeks overdue-I need to be induced NOW before that baby dies!

Same day, my midwife does a check-up. Tells me I have a happy, healthy baby and if I want to get her here quicker I need to have sex. Lots and lots of sex.

My DH may be coming around to having a midwife!

[Full Heart]

Yes, my dh always like the last few weeks (and I usually hate him for it )

[CJ 5]

Sweetie I have been thinking of you. I pm'ed you. I am so glad that you have a great Midwife I am impressed you are getting a homebirth ( and very jealous). When I was overdue I tried everything. PersonallIy I think the baby comes when they come. I did try primrose capsules and that helped. Whatever you do don't try the castor oil. I have heard that makes for a poopy exhausting birth.

It sounds like you have a wonderful home and things are going so well. I am sooo happy for you.

Sending birthing thoughts your way

CJ

[MsElle07]

I hope your baby arrives soon!

My MW told me last night that babies come when they're ready, and not before. Such a different attitude than the bast majority of OBs.

[Emmeline II]

I hurt too much for sex at the end, but taking 20min walks worked for me.

[Robin926]

my dh grinned ear to ear when my midwife 'prescribed' lots of sex for speeding things up around 41 weeks. he really liked her.

[Emilie]

hugs mama! dd was 12 days past due- I hated the wait.... but she came when ready.

[laohaire]

Yeah, it figured, right when I was ready for the "lots of sex" prescription to get things moving along, my water broke (prematurely)! So, we didn't get to enjoy that little tidbit.