Looks like a hospital birth for me...

[myrmom]

My midwife came today and it looks like my blood pressure is climbing so this will rule out my home birth. Provided it doesn't skyrocket to anything really crazy and everything else is ok my midwife will still be able to deliver this baby in the hospital so that is now what i'm hoping for.

I am trying to come to terms with it, but I think it will take awhile for me to let go of the homebirth dream I had for this baby. Now I have to focus on having a happy and healthy hospital birth and what that means to me. My big plan now is to allow things to happen as naturally as possible in a hospital, so that means no induction, no drugs and my dh, midwife and doula all there to support me.

I am really sad but trying not to be becasue in the end it is about this baby and how much i'm going to love him or her and how I want everything to be safe for him or her as she/he enters the world.

[janasmama]

I'm sorry mama... I bet you will still find wonderful things to remember about your birth just the same. And...if you plan on having more babies, there is always next time.

[myrmom]

And...if you plan on having more babies, there is always next time.

unfortunatly this is our last baby....one of the reasons I was so hoping for a homebirth.

[Turtlemum]

I'm really sorry to hear that - it must feel like such a loss. I think your attitude is great even though this isn't what you wanted. I hope you have the greatest hospital birth ever surrounded by your midwife, doula and DH who love and support you...

[mama.rye]

[Changed]

Oh no. Is it just blood pressure or something else too? Mine has gotten to be on the high side at times but not consistently. I'm sorry.

[Faerieshadow]

I'm so sorry your plans have to change... I'll be wishing a hospital birth that goes as smoothly and as lovingly as possibly with your support team by your side.

[~Stephanie~]

I'm so sorry! I had to switch from home birth to hospital birth at 39 weeks with my last son so I know how you feel. I hope you still have a wonderful birth!

[trimestersdoula]

Awww, mama s I am so sorry. I can relate. I am delivering at hospital for the same reason. We will just have to make the very best of a not so ideal situation. I wish you a wonderful hospital birth.

[TaraRae82]

Good for you for finding the good in a change like this. You'll still have a beautiful birth and if your BP is really that high, you're definitely doing the right thing. I know your MW will help you achieve the best birth possible!

[ibusymomto5]

Sorry, I know that must be so disappointing. I have friends who have had awesome natural birth experiences in the hospital with a mw. I hope you are able to have a wonderful experience too.

[Bee21]

Sorry you can't have the birth you wanted. I hope it's still peaceful and wonderful, even in the hospital.

[Skrimpy]

[leurMaman]

Hugs. I'm sorry that you have to have a hospital birth. If it is any consolation, my last birth was very natural (100% natural) and at a hospital. My secret was laboring at home as long as possible. There are perks to a hospital birth! I had friends watching my son, so I didn't have to worry about him. I got meals brought to me in bed. Nurses came in and changed baby's diapers. Baby never left my side, and I got quite a bit of pampering. The flip side is all the intrusions of people coming and going to check you, but it was nice to have some special treatment. I liked the experience.

[NDFanatik]

I'm so sorry to hear that. Hopefully you can make your hospital birth as ideal as possible! ((hugs))