Its been a while since I have posted. It is because of pure laziness and nothing else.
Week 6- HEADACHE. thats all week 6 was. I got a headache that would not go away and i couldnt take anything for it.
Week 7- NAUSEA. The headache remained and combined with the nausea to make my life hell.
Week 8- I gave in and took a baby tylenol for the headache. WORKED! I also was turned on to preggie pops for nausea. WORKED. This is only the second day of week 8 right now but things are looking up.
During this time I also had my first prenatal appointment. Nothing really to report other than Im pregnant! It was called a "missed period" appointment where they do an exam and check if you are pregnant. Thats about it. The midwife was really nice. Her name is Charlene Hanna-Manfold.
I am at 158lbs this week but I still lost 2 inches in my waist since I got pregnant. I think I am gaining weight in my insides (my uterus and such).
Oh, LOWER BACK PAIN! ugh! My lower back and siatica are KILLING ME! The pain is almost paralyzing. Someone told me that its my pelvis widening. I read that its because my uterus is stretching and pushing on the siatic nerve. Either way, it hurts! But, I am going with the thought that any pain that I go through now is less pain that I will have during labor, so BRING IT!
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Medical opinions of others
I'm taking a class called human sexuality and sex therapy. Very interesting! The university of Phoenix is smart by allowing a therapist and and nurse practioner gyno to co teach the class. The professors were discussing episiotomy and I told them I wasn't having one. The majority of the class said that it wasn't my decision. I said "who gets to decide about MY body?!" I advised the class and the professors that in my research I've found that episiotomies are helpful in most cases and that I absolutely wasn't having one. My classmates proceeded to tell me that when I'm in labor i will get what the dr gives me and do what they say. I snapped back "I'm not having one, that's why I'm using a midwife, I'm going natural and I may even do it at home!" They laughed at me and said "this is your first, huh?"
Look people of the world (or at least people reading my blog but this is really directEd towards my classmates), don't tell me what I'm going to do or not going to do. It's perfectly ok to say "this worked for me" or "this sucked for me" but don't you dare tell me what will or won't work for me. Just because none of you have done as much research as I have and trust medical "professionals" to make all your decisions because you are informationally challenged doesn't mean that is my situation.
I have researched episiotomies, ob vs midwives, hospital vs home births, and all of that. I didn't just go to the same dr for 15 years and trust that they have all the answers for me. These doctors arent even THERE for births. They come in just in time to catch the baby. They don't help women labor. And, if catching is taking too long, they "snip, snip" to make it move faster because they've got a pap appt in 15 minutes. As you can tell, I was heated.
There were 2 women in my class who did have natural births and a cut once and then never again with their other kids. Afterwards, they told me that I was correct, healing was harder for a cut than a natural tear and that it's better to just go natural.
It seems like the natural birthers are scared of the fight with others moms. There is nothing wrong with medical interventions, epidurals, episiotomies, etc for other women. But they need to respect that I am going to TRY it naturally. I don't need to hear "o, just get the drugs. It's better that way." Better? You mean easier for you. Not necessarily better for me. The natural birthers need to speak up and share their positive birth stories without having other moms say "oh, that's too hard." Maybe say "Congrats! I wish I could have been brave enough to try." And, if they weren't or didn't even want to be, they still don't need to shoot down other moms efforts.
Maybe it will be hard and maybe I won't make it through. But, I'm going to try. That's worth something! I'm thinking for myself and not letting doctors make my decisions.
Look people of the world (or at least people reading my blog but this is really directEd towards my classmates), don't tell me what I'm going to do or not going to do. It's perfectly ok to say "this worked for me" or "this sucked for me" but don't you dare tell me what will or won't work for me. Just because none of you have done as much research as I have and trust medical "professionals" to make all your decisions because you are informationally challenged doesn't mean that is my situation.
I have researched episiotomies, ob vs midwives, hospital vs home births, and all of that. I didn't just go to the same dr for 15 years and trust that they have all the answers for me. These doctors arent even THERE for births. They come in just in time to catch the baby. They don't help women labor. And, if catching is taking too long, they "snip, snip" to make it move faster because they've got a pap appt in 15 minutes. As you can tell, I was heated.
There were 2 women in my class who did have natural births and a cut once and then never again with their other kids. Afterwards, they told me that I was correct, healing was harder for a cut than a natural tear and that it's better to just go natural.
It seems like the natural birthers are scared of the fight with others moms. There is nothing wrong with medical interventions, epidurals, episiotomies, etc for other women. But they need to respect that I am going to TRY it naturally. I don't need to hear "o, just get the drugs. It's better that way." Better? You mean easier for you. Not necessarily better for me. The natural birthers need to speak up and share their positive birth stories without having other moms say "oh, that's too hard." Maybe say "Congrats! I wish I could have been brave enough to try." And, if they weren't or didn't even want to be, they still don't need to shoot down other moms efforts.
Maybe it will be hard and maybe I won't make it through. But, I'm going to try. That's worth something! I'm thinking for myself and not letting doctors make my decisions.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Week 5
I'm finding in this week that I am having normal symptoms, at least from what I've been reading. I'm nauseous, craving bacon, tired (o, I never knew what tired was until now), my back hurts, all the good stuff :) Although my symptoms are very mild. I generally manage to avoid the nausea. I eat a Greek yogurt (double protein) as soon as I roll out of bed to fight off "morning" sickness. Then, I eat all day long - An apple here, string cheese there. My only real weird cravings are bacon and Mac and cheese (although I have always loved Mac and cheese).
I've been doing great all week with my exercises. I walk for half an hour, do half an hour of some pregnancy fitness DVD (yoga, pilates and I'm eagerly awaiting my preggo belly dancing DVD!)and I do exercises for labor while I watch tv (Bradley method exercises and the exercises from week by week guide to pregnancy). I think the exercise helps with all of the symptoms, especially being so tired. But, man do I miss my morning caffeine jolt. Decaf just ain't the same :/
At week 5 I weighed in at 154 (1 lb less than original weight) and 36" waist. I have the pics up to prove it! No, that's not supermodel status but I appreciate it for what it is and it's something I may never have again. Or, I could get into such a workout habit while pregnant that I come back from this all hardcore like Joanna did (shout out!).
My hormones have leveled out, thank goodness! When I came off the pill I was a hormone raging lunatic! Since I've been pregnant, I feel great, back to normal, clear headed (except for the pregnancy brain which seems to have started really early on me).
The names Ive had picked for 5 months aren't quite right anymore. It was fun when it was "pretend" but now that's it's some real -ish, I can't give my child a crappy name. No "Starr" cuz she'd be strippin at 18. No boy named river because he'd never live that down (although I REALLY like that name).
Final thing- I have the best husband in the entire world! He bought a massage table and a preggo massage DVD so that he can give me weekly massages. He's already started on the nursery (ripping up carpet this weekend). He won't let me do anything too hard (like cooking cuz it's too hot lol) but makes sure I do my exercises and take my vitamins everyday. He's so involved every step of the way! Best husband ever!
I've been doing great all week with my exercises. I walk for half an hour, do half an hour of some pregnancy fitness DVD (yoga, pilates and I'm eagerly awaiting my preggo belly dancing DVD!)and I do exercises for labor while I watch tv (Bradley method exercises and the exercises from week by week guide to pregnancy). I think the exercise helps with all of the symptoms, especially being so tired. But, man do I miss my morning caffeine jolt. Decaf just ain't the same :/
At week 5 I weighed in at 154 (1 lb less than original weight) and 36" waist. I have the pics up to prove it! No, that's not supermodel status but I appreciate it for what it is and it's something I may never have again. Or, I could get into such a workout habit while pregnant that I come back from this all hardcore like Joanna did (shout out!).
My hormones have leveled out, thank goodness! When I came off the pill I was a hormone raging lunatic! Since I've been pregnant, I feel great, back to normal, clear headed (except for the pregnancy brain which seems to have started really early on me).
The names Ive had picked for 5 months aren't quite right anymore. It was fun when it was "pretend" but now that's it's some real -ish, I can't give my child a crappy name. No "Starr" cuz she'd be strippin at 18. No boy named river because he'd never live that down (although I REALLY like that name).
Final thing- I have the best husband in the entire world! He bought a massage table and a preggo massage DVD so that he can give me weekly massages. He's already started on the nursery (ripping up carpet this weekend). He won't let me do anything too hard (like cooking cuz it's too hot lol) but makes sure I do my exercises and take my vitamins everyday. He's so involved every step of the way! Best husband ever!
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