Delivery Discussions

Yes, I pooped myself.  And yes, every time I look at Jr.'s head and see how big it really is I want to poop myself again!!

Delivery Discussions

I've realized there is such a thing as assumed knowledge.  Things you assume you know till you actively need to utilize that particular knowledge, and at which time you realize that what you'd assumed you knew you actually didn't know.  One such assumption--'water breaking'.  

I figured it was something obvious and that I'd know as soon as it happened, with no second guessing, when Jr's water breaks.  But...when we asked the midwife the other day she said it was actually kind of like peeing in your pants.  The midwife informed us that often women will rush to the hospital frantic that their water has broken and ready for delivery--suitcase and nervous wreck hubby and all--only to be sent home because her 'water breaking' was actually just her peeing her pants.

What me and Yo have decided is that we better do a precautionary 'pee sniff check' just to be sure I don't get sent home for rushing to the hospital because I peed my pants.  DEPENDS PLEASE!!!!!

Delivery Discussions

Well, Jr. will be full term in less than a week!  Me and my hubbs toured the hospital where he'll 'hopefully' be born.   Labor and delivery have not been terrifying me lately as it definitely has in the past and for the previous part of my pregnancy. We've not taken any classes or read any books, but people have been doing this for centuries--even longer than that--so I'm trusting professionals and my body's instincts to guide me.  No need fretting worthlessly.

Delivery Discussions

Having a baby is an emotional event and time.  There are so many overwhelming thoughts and feelings that come with bringing a little one into the world.  I don't think I've let myself get very emotional about it.  But this morning I laid in bed and cried about it--no reason.  Not sad, not happy, not really anything--just emotional.

Delivery Discussions

I don't like needles.  By default I don't like doctors, nurses or hospitals.  But my friend Laura, who works at the hospital where I'll deliver, has offered to sneak me in to wander and explore the hospital beforehand so I can try and get over my fears.  I think my fear translates into negativity towards Jr. sometimes. 

Delivery Discussions

I find pregnancy to be all together unsanitary - skanky.  I imagine delivery will be even more so.  I want to talk to no one about it, know nothing that will happen and attend no classes related to delivery.  I am so over this skankiness.

Delivery Discussions

I'm scared I might poop myself during delivery.

Edamummy