*~**Spotlight on the_elyse**~* - Page 2

[lovetobemama]

This is kind of a deeper question, but thought I'd ask anyway: You had a hospital birth with #1 that was probably kind of scarry with her being so early, and you are now planning a homebirth for #2, right? And you have observed many births as a doula. Are there any fears or other issues that you are dealing with in regards to the upcoming labor? I am having baby #2, and I feel like I still have a lot of mental preparing to do before I am ready for my next natural labor. I'm positive and ready for the journey, but do feel like I have a journey ahead of me still. How about you?

Also, can I ask, why was Hannah so early? Any chance of that happening again?

It's been so fun to get to know more about you!!!!

One last question , what do you wish we would ask you? Anything you wanted to share but no one has asked yet?

[operamommy]

elyse, you *do* have a lovely family!

My question is: what do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

Oh, and I need to add - while I was reading all about you, my ds2 took a stick of butter and smeared it all over our couch. Oh my.

[the elyse]

Originally Posted by lovetobemama

This is kind of a deeper question, but thought I'd ask anyway: You had a hospital birth with #1 that was probably kind of scarry with her being so early, and you are now planning a homebirth for #2, right? And you have observed many births as a doula. Are there any fears or other issues that you are dealing with in regards to the upcoming labor? I am having baby #2, and I feel like I still have a lot of mental preparing to do before I am ready for my next natural labor. I'm positive and ready for the journey, but do feel like I have a journey ahead of me still. How about you?

Also, can I ask, why was Hannah so early? Any chance of that happening again?

It's been so fun to get to know more about you!!!!

One last question , what do you wish we would ask you? Anything you wanted to share but no one has asked yet?

well, first i have to say that the odd thing about my dd's birth is that neither dh or i were scared. the thought never crossed my mind, i just had a deep peace and knew that she was coming out because she was ready. i would joke that she kept hearing about the baby shower and wanted to make an appearance. which she did. : this is also the reason that i'm not afraid of this next labor. i am concerned, don't get me wrong, but i am VERY prepaired this time around. i have a list of things to work out with my midwife, but i have written them down to clear my head of them. works great! i've also made a promise to myself that once these details are worked out (backup hospital/possible co care with previous cnm) i will put them neatly typed in a folder and put it on the top shelf of closet where they'll stay.

i have an idea that hannah was early because of all the stress i was under while pregnant. other than that...she was just done cooking.

actually, i just read in one of my homebirth books that 86% of moms that have a premie baby have a 2nd at full term.

hmmm. nothing i can think of! i'm sure i'll want to answer the questions that everyone else gets asked.

Originally Posted by operamommy

elyse, you *do* have a lovely family!

My question is: what do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

Oh, and I need to add - while I was reading all about you, my ds2 took a stick of butter and smeared it all over our couch. Oh my.

thanks!! well, alot of my time is on the computer. i like to read, trying to teach myself how to knit. i love spending time with my husband, and taking dd swimming.

that is FANTASTIC about the butter!!!