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post #21 of 30
3/30/08 at 11:41pm
As of right now, we are just planning on the MW, her assistant, DH and DS. I will probably wind up kicking DH and DS out though if they get on my nerves.
post #22 of 30
3/31/08 at 1:39am
Too many! All invited, and I am willing to be a learning opportunity for my fellow doulas/midwives...

Me, dh, & our two daughters (5 & 8).
At least two midwives.
My doula, and maybe two student doulas (one is a chiropractor).
My sister and BIL who are driving in from out-of-state when I start labor.
MIL, FIL and GMIL (to help w/my kids).
A midwife friend to video the birth.
A close friend who makes me laugh.

I don't expect them all for the duration, some may come and go, or just arrive at the end. Some are coming to witness a homebirth, which is such a rarity and special treat. I don't mind being gawked at, better at home than in a hospital!
post #23 of 30
3/31/08 at 5:11pm
Just dh, the MW, and her asst. for me. My friend will take the other kids off my hands for a few hours until it's over for me.

I know everybody's different, but I have never understood the invite-a-bunch-of-people thing. Wouldn't work for me.
post #24 of 30
3/31/08 at 6:31pm
DH, me, my midwife, and her student. That's plenty of people for me. All I want is one to boil water, one to hold my hand, and one to catch the baby.
post #25 of 30
3/31/08 at 9:31pm
just dh and my kids..plus the midwife and her assistant. i am not so keen on the assistant idea really. i like privacy too.
post #26 of 30
4/1/08 at 6:22pm
DH, the Midwife, my best friend and DD. I may boot Best friend and DD out, depending on my mood but the other two will be there for sure.

Privacy and control over surroundings is a big part of the homebirth choice. I don't see any reason not to invite the whole block - or be all alone with minimal interaction. It's up to the mama.

love
Xen
post #27 of 30
4/1/08 at 11:18pm
dh, my mom and our kiddos (if they want to be in there)
post #28 of 30
4/3/08 at 6:51pm
My midwife, her assistant, Dh, dd's, my mom, dad and brother. then there is my 10 year old neighbor who we are good friends with who really wants to come... not sure about her...maybe if the timing works...
post #29 of 30
4/3/08 at 7:31pm
All the females in the family can come if they want. Only Mom and MIL are on board so far.

No boys allowed. 'Cept DH. I tried to kick him out of my birth-club but he still wants to be there.

Just kidding. I think some women tend to force their husbands to stay and support them even if they are completely uncomfortable with the situation. I made it clear to DH that he didn't have to be there if he didn't want to, but he says he does so OK.

yes I am just totally sexist that way
post #30 of 30
4/3/08 at 9:33pm
Besides the MW, just me and DH. If I go into labor during the day, DS will go to a friends house and possibly spend the night there. If labor starts at night, then D will just stay asleep. I think having him there would hinder my labor because I'd always be worried about him. Plus I think it would scare him to see my that way. That and he'd probably want to go swimming with his mama! :
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