The Birth Story: The Day of Dignity

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Confident and comfortable with our decision to give birth at home for the second time we knew that the events would unfold much differently and we’d be more prepared. For me, both times giving birth was an empowering experience. Being left alone to birth a new life into this world (in your environment), can put the mind at ease making it easier to relax and be aware.

During birth, I applied the Mongan Method HypnoBirthing techniques and some Bradley basics. The affirmations and breathing techiniques from the HypnoBirthing book helped more than anything. They helped keep me focused and in control.

Two days prior to labor beginning, menstrual like cramp pains would set during the morning but they would subside by the afternoon. The second day- they lasted later into the afternoon so my husband decided to come home from work early. He and I both had a feeling something was going to happen we just weren’t 100% sure. I was feeling guilty that he’d left work early because I started to feel fine as the day went on. I certainly wasn’t in labor- (Yet!)

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Pregnancy Update: 38 Wks.

I’m still preggo! The due date of April 4th is now looking like a HUGE possibility (pun intended). Saw our midwives today and everything measured right on. We also heard the heartbeat which sounded great. My midwife did an exam to check if I was “open” – dilated in the medical world…and I’m am not!! Cervix is still closed. I’m going to begin taking Evening Primrose Oil 2 x day. It will ripen the cervix and help get things started (cuz I really don’t WANT to go over). There is no concern that I’m not open yet though. It took a load of my husband who’s been stressing about it (when I’ll give birth). Only because he works about 1hr. 1/2 away and wanted to get an idea. Otherwise, we probably would just went on with the appt. as normal.

The midwife offered and he really wanted me to do it. All this means, is that baby will probably not show up anytime soon…and when I do start to open it will take at least 48-72 hrs. His parents are leaving town and they really don’t want to miss the birth. My husband is relieved he can go to work without worrying I’m going to call him and he’ll have to hall booty to get here to make sure he doesn’t miss it either. ME? Well, I’m ready to have Clark but also okay with the fact that my body is not ready yet. I suspected today would be the day- but my instincts have proved me wrong. My mom swears it’ll happen Sunday night. In any case, I’ve looked up the dates of March 30th and on in our Birthday Book…

A few of our friends and family are saying April 1st-  just because it’s April Fool’s Day…and here’s what the book says:

April 1- The Day of Dignity! – No Fool’s here!!! LOL!

Strengths- Goal-Oriented, Sincere, Technically Skillful

Weaknesses- Isolated, One Track, Workaholic

April 4- Due Date

The Day of Initiative:

Strengths- Innovative, Lively, Ambitious

Weaknesses: Impulsive, Unstable, Rebellious!

Not bad! The Birthday Book is lots of fun- it really nails the personality traits and ways that those born on the dates are! My husband and I are at amazed at how close it nails our friends and family.

I was born on The Day of Precocity – Tyler is The Day of Continuity and Tristan is The Day of Established Presence (and he sure established his presence the day he arrived)!!

Clark is kicking a lot and jabbing me in my lower half which tends to make me feel like something might be happening! I’m still having contractions and they come and go but obviously are not regular enough to go into labor. I’ve been taking lots of pictures and am glad we still have a bit more time because we are going to do a few family shots this weekend.

I’m more than ready to receive Clark and hope he arrives soon. I’ve been envisioning the birth and have been practicing the Hypnobirthing Method. I’m also cherishing the last few days- week I have with Tristan. It’s just amazing how time has flown and we’re going to be a family of four. I’m truly looking forward to it. I know Tyler is too…and Tristan is ready to meet Clark and finally put the name with a face! I just envision him and how he’s going to react. It makes me emotional thinking about it. We’re all going to be in babymoon heaven!

My father in-law is giving my husband a week off from work. I’m totally looking forward to soaking up that first few days of family bonding time. I’m going to need Tyler. I’m grateful he’s being so generous. Between my mom, his mom, my sis and a few friends. I think I’m going to make it.

I’m planning to have my placenta dehydrated and encapsulated and take orally- I did this with Tristan and it helps with energy, keeps Postpartum Depression at bay (I was fortunate that I did not experience this), and provides you with all the vitamins and minerals that were stored inside the placenta that have a slew of other benefits. Will keep you posted on this.

Clark will come when he’s ready and my body will do it’s thing soon…. I keep telling Clark that we’re a team and when he’s ready I’ll follow his lead.

That’s all for now.