pregnancy
Growing your family, one baby bump at a time. All about the ups and downs of nature's 9 month miracle.
My natural home birth wasn't lucky, I planned it that way.
When I mention that I had a natural uncomplicated home birth with my daughter people tell me I am "really lucky" to have had that experience. The more I've heard this the more irritating I've found it! I wasn't "lucky" I planned my birth and I researched everything I possibly could to ensure I was prepared. I knew what my body was doing and why it was doing it. I had a birth plan that was over three pages long, most of it was about the fact I wanted to be left alone as much as possible to do my thing and concentrate on the job at hand because I had complete faith in my body and my baby to do what needed to be done without intervention.
By Lisa Sherratt6 years ago in Families
The Best Age to Freeze Eggs for Future Pregnancy?
Egg freezing is a method used to save women's ability to get pregnant in the future. Mature oocyte cryopreservation is another name of egg freezing. When the eggs are frozen and stored for future use, it is known as egg freezing. The frozen eggs can be thawed, combined with sperm in a laboratory. In the future, whenever the eggs are needed, they can be implanted in your uterus through a technique called In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). One must seek expert advice before deciding for fertility preservation. It is advisable to know all the related potential risks before opting for egg preservation.
By Femicure Healthcare6 years ago in Families
Panorama Results
Results are in and the check-up has been scheduled. In the summer of 2016 it was about 100 degrees in the Denver area. It was hot, I was over-heated. I was taking on a new job and was in the process of moving half way across the country for that promotion. I should have been nicer to myself, but I didn't. I sucked it up and put on my big-girl britches (Wow, where had those maternity pants been all my life? I definitely recommend jumping on that band wagon sooner than later- and for any reason). Although this child was planned, I didn't know I was stacking all of the life-changes on the plate at the same time. Oh hey, Buffet-of-Life, I'll take this and this and this! Yum! Also to my defense, when you have no children you think you can do everything at the same time.
By Hold Still6 years ago in Families
What I learned during COVID19 lockdown
When COVID19 hit the UK in March, I was forced to spend an unimaginable time with my parents. I love them dearly, but I think anyone in their 20s and after returning home from the freedom at university, would feel the same way. It just requires a lot of patience from all participants if you know what I mean…
By Lucy Hansard6 years ago in Families
A First Time Mom
I thought I was living my life to the fullest, I had the world in my hands, I never thought the real joy and happiness in life is having such a beautiful baby girl. That's what they called her; nurses and doctors, not having picked out a name for her yet. But, before I start I have to go the beginning, how my life was changed from just this beautiful experience I never thought would happen, especially not at 20 years of age. My life wasn't great, my childhood wasn't perfect, and the many horrible things my siblings and I endured are beyond belief. Although life wasn't great it did take time and it was on the right track, at the age of 18 I grew up and put all my nonsense behind me.
By Shania Rivera6 years ago in Families
Miracle: A First-Time Mom's Experience
First thing's first; there are A LOT of things that nobody tells you about childbirth. The truth is, though, it's a miracle and I'd do it all again. I'm really not writing this to scare anyone, but to educate future mothers on what's ahead. Not that I'm crazy experienced with motherhood (I mean, I have a 6 month old), but I'm telling you the truth, and I'm going to run you through it all. Just kow that no matter how you feel now, the day your baby comes none of that will matter!
By Zehna Reddon6 years ago in Families
Pregnancy During a Pandemic
The test stirp shows a positive result. I'm pregnant. That makes more sense on why I have been feeling this way now. Excited, nervous, happy, scared. Scared, why am I scared? Things in the world are changing and not in a good way. I know things are always changing some for the good and some for the bad. Finding out I'm pregnant at this time in life is not ideal.
By Melissa Ann Wright6 years ago in Families
Alone
It had been an average day 27 weeks and 5 days into my fourth pregnancy. I spent the whole day with my 3 children and my mother. We went for a nice walk through my old neighborhood. We stopped at grandma`s house for some authentic Italian food and visited with family for a few hours. All in all we had a pretty good day. Mom decided we should probably head home since we wanted to finish our walk for the day. I had felt pretty good all day but by the time we got home I was rather tired. I put a movie on for the kids and put my feet up on the couch to relax. It was nothing new like all my pregnancies I was feeling some braxton Hicks contractions. I was not worried at first. The contractions seemed to be getting stronger and a bit uncomfortable. I tried to keep my mind occupied on the show the kids were watching but I just became more and more uncomfortable. I managed to sit up on the edge of the couch hoping to ease the pressure a bit. All at once I felt a huge rush of liquid from down below. I remember thinking " Are you kidding me? My water just broke! As an automatic reaction I put my hand down to feel the amount of water I had just lost. When I brought my hand back up I was in absolute shock. My hand was covered in blood and that was not the worst part. Nope not even close. As I realize this is blood and not water I also begin to realize that with every beat of my heart my body is gushing blood. I manage to yell for my mom. I did not want to scare my kids with all the blood but I had to get help. My mom comes in and notices obviously something is wrong. I tell her to call 911. I feel like time is moving in slow motion. I barely have energy to tell her to tell them to hurry. I could literally feel myself fading away. To my surprise I did not pass out. It felt like an eternity before the EMS showed up but I`m told it was only 5-6 minutes. I remember the look on the children`s faces, they were horrified. When the ambulance got to me I had lost a lot of blood and they were calling around to hospitals to let them know the nature of the emergency. I don`t know how but I clearly remember them calling the hospital I would be taken to. They relayed the patient information and nature of the emergency. The driver asked if they would advise to come there or proceed to another hospital. They were told to bring me there asap. I did not know what to expect but I by no means expected to be alone. When we reached the hospital my mother somehow had gotten there right after me. She was with me in this little rinky dink room with absolutely no life saving devices or any medical equipment that I can recall. Just a bed and a side table. Mind you this entire time I am still bleeding profusely. No doctor in sight. No sign of the EMS that brought me in. Just my mom and I. I keep thinking what is my unborn child going through and why is this happening? As time goes on and the only medical staff to come in is a nurse handing me papers to sign. Are you kidding me? I`m bleeding to death and you want me to sign papers! I was getting very upset on top of getting weaker and weaker. My mother ended up signing the papers in hopes that would move the process along and we would see an actual doctor. I remember looking around this sterile lifeless room thinking to myself " We are going to die here in this room". I`m in a hospital emergency room bleeding to death and there is not one single person to help me. I felt so alone and hopeless. After awhile I began to say it out loud and I could not help myself. I figured if someone would pay attention to how serious this is maybe I would not be left there alone. I suffer from PTSD to this day from this experience. When it was all said an done I was bleeding for 2 1/2 hours before a doctor showed up in my room. When the doctor finally arrived he did an ultrasound himself and immediately looked at me and said with a horrified look on his face " I have to take the baby right now by c section or you will both die. I remember telling my fiance to tell my kids I love them because I did not see myself making it through.
By tanya L Scott6 years ago in Families
How Can Pregnant Women Cope Throughout Covid-19?
On Monday 16th March, pregnant women were officially encompassed in a “vulnerable group” by the chief medical officer. Naturally, this announcement has led to distress and anxiety, especially as there’s little information currently about the impact Covid-19 could have on pregnant women and new-born babies.
By Caitlin Purvis6 years ago in Families
