birth story!

[Snugglebugsmom]

I posted Zoe's birth story in the Birth Story sticky on top of the page.
Thanks for reading it!
I'll post pictures when I can.

[prairieo]

Thank you for posting your birth story. I know it's hard to recall events when they didn't go as planned, but it is your story and I am glad to have read it.

I'm not sure if this helps or not, but I was struck by some of your comments and wanted to offer some encouragement. I don't really think that starting with water breaking and having long labors is a reason to not have a homebirth. I understand that your midwives were worried about cord prolapse and that is why you transferred. But to me, there is nothing about your body that would prevent you from a homebirth in the future, even though you said this was your last. I just felt a little sad because it's my impression that you were saying your body is not capable of it, and I know what a crappy feeling that is. So, I would just hope that you find a way to know that your body IS capable, and it unfortunately, didn't happen.

I just really feel for where you are at...I'm getting ready for my fourth (and final) birth, planning a homebirth, and it will be my first one. I have totally struggled with the belief that my body could not do it also. Maybe I will, and maybe not, but I've decided that, whatever happens, my body is capable. I think that's the only way that I can live with whatever outcome.

So, I don't know if it's the right time for you to hear this or not, and I'm sorry if it's irrelevant. Congratulations, and thank you for your story, again.

[veganf]

Thanks for sharing your story!
I agree with prairieo though...while your midwives were nervous about staying at home because her head was not engaged, it has nothing to do with your ability to have a homebirth or not. ALL THREE of my labors began with my water breaking, though all were engaged and vertex (one posterior, but he turned on his own). There was never any mention of transferring or any nervousness shown or mentioned on behalf of my midwives. I'm actually a little surprised that you were encouraged to transfer so soon.
But I'm glad you're all home now and doing well!

[Snugglebugsmom]

prairieo and veganf:

Thank you for your kind words. It's nice to have my feelings acknowledged.

Yes, the decision to transfer was made rather quickly.

Oops, gotta run. Baby is crying. Thanks for reading and replying to my birth story!

[pazerific]

it's ok to feel let down that your dd's birth didn't go according to plans, but it's not your fault. my dd's HB ended in transfer, and it took me a long time to move past the pain and be ok with everything.

[Snugglebugsmom]

Thank you, pazerific. I spent another good hour going over the birth with dh again today, and it helped. I think I'll need a bunch more conversations just like it, though. It's going to take my mind a while to catch up.

[robertandenith]

the point is that baby and you are okay and enjoying! that's all it matters! congrats!!!!!!!!!! ::

[Kidzaplenty]

Thanks for the story! I love birth stories.

[Sunshine4004]

Originally Posted by robertandenith

the point is that baby and you are okay and enjoying! that's all it matters! congrats!!!!!!!!!! ::

You took the words right out of my mouth!

[logies-mom]

Congratulations on the baby! I'm sorry that it didn't go as planned, by like other posters said, all that matters is that everyone is healthy! Congratulations again!!!