Well Mamas, I'm back in my hometown that I left when I was 18 (17 yrs ago!), living with DS in my Dad's house.<br>
I know I've done the right thing, not wanting to risk a Russian birth experience but, wow, it's an adjustment!<br><br>
Firstly, DS really misses our house, his toys and playmates and, of course, Daddy.<br>
I am missing DH and my Mama friends too as my only friend here is my Sister.<br><br>
It's beautiful where my Dad lives but isolated. I'm going to have to hire a car soon so that DS and I can get to the beach and take advantage of the positives of being here. It's kind of hard to justify the (huge) cost but I'll go crazy if I don't.<br><br>
I really am in awe of you who have 2+ children already or who are single Mothers. It is really hard being pregnant with no relief.<br>
My Dad is sweet with DS but gets home from work at 6pm, has a quick play with him in the garden but is very set in his routine of quick relax, shower, dinner at 7.30. Always been the same.<br>
I'm so tired, I'm falling asleep with DS by 8pm and then am awake in the middle of the night. Need to try not to fall asleep so early tonight but it's hard!! I really wanted a nap today but DS wasn't complying so I took him out in the stroller, he fell asleep within 10 mins and now I've missed my 'window'.<br><br>
On the upside, DH is coming for a visit in 3 weeks time for 5 days. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/joy.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="joy"><br><br>
Oh and I transferred to the community midwives!<br>
What a difference between the OBs I've seen in Houston and in Moscow. She looked at my notes, commented on how thorough they were (!), said she'd use the same chart but that they don't bother with weighing Mothers. Palpated and measured my belly, had a quick listen to HB and that was it.<br><br>
We talked about induction protocol (I went to 42+1 wks with DS and don't expect to be earlier this time). She said that they like you to be monitored more closely after 41+3 but that it's up to me how long I wait! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/thumb.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="thumbs up"><br>
I know it's up to me but I like to hear it confirmed with no scare tactics!<br><br>
So I'm trying to focus on the positives of being here. It's going to be a challenging 3 months but I'm looking forward to meeting my daughter sometime in July!
I know I've done the right thing, not wanting to risk a Russian birth experience but, wow, it's an adjustment!<br><br>
Firstly, DS really misses our house, his toys and playmates and, of course, Daddy.<br>
I am missing DH and my Mama friends too as my only friend here is my Sister.<br><br>
It's beautiful where my Dad lives but isolated. I'm going to have to hire a car soon so that DS and I can get to the beach and take advantage of the positives of being here. It's kind of hard to justify the (huge) cost but I'll go crazy if I don't.<br><br>
I really am in awe of you who have 2+ children already or who are single Mothers. It is really hard being pregnant with no relief.<br>
My Dad is sweet with DS but gets home from work at 6pm, has a quick play with him in the garden but is very set in his routine of quick relax, shower, dinner at 7.30. Always been the same.<br>
I'm so tired, I'm falling asleep with DS by 8pm and then am awake in the middle of the night. Need to try not to fall asleep so early tonight but it's hard!! I really wanted a nap today but DS wasn't complying so I took him out in the stroller, he fell asleep within 10 mins and now I've missed my 'window'.<br><br>
On the upside, DH is coming for a visit in 3 weeks time for 5 days. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/joy.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="joy"><br><br>
Oh and I transferred to the community midwives!<br>
What a difference between the OBs I've seen in Houston and in Moscow. She looked at my notes, commented on how thorough they were (!), said she'd use the same chart but that they don't bother with weighing Mothers. Palpated and measured my belly, had a quick listen to HB and that was it.<br><br>
We talked about induction protocol (I went to 42+1 wks with DS and don't expect to be earlier this time). She said that they like you to be monitored more closely after 41+3 but that it's up to me how long I wait! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/thumb.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="thumbs up"><br>
I know it's up to me but I like to hear it confirmed with no scare tactics!<br><br>
So I'm trying to focus on the positives of being here. It's going to be a challenging 3 months but I'm looking forward to meeting my daughter sometime in July!
right in the center of the city. Will you be returning to Moscow after you have the baby?
