Due in March/April/May 2013 Roll call!

[luckylass]

Coocoo your little man is just amazing. What a cutie pie, he would melt hearts and he looks do cute and cosy all cuddled up.

Mummy pink that is an amazing picture to have. I bet you can't wait to meet your baby boy.

[suregena]

I went to a positive birth group (it was for any kind of birth) and there was an independent midwife there. I actually had sent her an enquiry before via email when I was pregnant with my son and considering hiring one (too expensive.)

It's still too expensive, but she was so lovely. Her and I were talking because I was the only one at the group planning a homebirth. I've booked a consultation with her, if nothing else... for good, positive, homebirth talk and hopefully get my mind ready... but will see what things she can offer. She's booked, labor-wise, when my due date is, so that is not possible (probably couldn't afford that anyway) but we'll discuss maybe prenatal support or something... if I can't afford even that, I think the consultation talk will still be nice to be able to put me on the best path towards my homebirth... since that's what she does, and my NHS midwives don't always have time to sit and talk to me at length about my plans/wishes/wants/desires. So it should be good, regardless!

[homebirthing princess]

Half way through my second pregnancy I panicked as I realized there was a great chance I wouldnt get my homebirth due to staff shortages.....I hired an independent midwife just for the birth she cost £800 but even tho she missed my birth by 10mins (baby was in a rush we had to call abulance lol) having her support during my last few weeks was amazing she really gave me the confidence to have my homebirth! I enquired about having her this time but really couldn't afford the £2500 she charges for full package let alone just the birth price! I'm feeling abit deflated at the moment though, I had my homebirth prep last wk with a different midwife and she seemed more pro the birth unit then homebirth and kept banging on about the risks ect and again also that in the evening there will only be 2 midwifes avaliable for homebirths to cover the whole of Norfolk...jeeze!

I had my gtt results bk yesterday and all is fine, they didn't seem concerned I was still measuring big (40wks) I just got off my birthball and felt a gush down my leg sorry tmi I'm not sure if I peed or if it was waters? I had reflexology last night and spent the night awake with Braxton hicks....common willow please come out! X

[Butterfly Spirit]

HBP! It sounds like she's coming hon! I'm getting SO excited as I know you are next and want her here so much! hee hee
You and Babyy Love will soon be cuddling your babies!
And eek I'm so excited!

[homebirthing princess]

I hope your right hun I'm so ready my boobs feel like their going to explode Haha! I'm gonna see if I have anymore 'gushes' today if I do I will call midwife, I want my baby girl so much!

Hope you and your little beauty are getting on ok? I can't find your birth story x

[Butterfly Spirit]

I hope your right hun I'm so ready my boobs feel like their going to explode Haha! I'm gonna see if I have anymore 'gushes' today if I do I will call midwife, I want my baby girl so much!

Hope you and your little beauty are getting on ok? I can't find your birth story x

I think it's time!
It's on the first post of her birth announcement with her first pics.
Tell me if it's there.

[Bimby]

Oh HBP things are sounding promising!! I cant wait to hear your news Do keep us posted if you can

Butterfly I will go have a squiz at your birth story when I get a minute, cant wait to read I hope you are your beautiful girl are doing well x

Suregena sounds great you can talk to this lady, shame she is too expensive though Do you have someone at the birth still? Does NHS just provide whatever midwife is available?? Do you ring the hospital to let them know?? Sorry so many questions, just curious how it all works

[Tiffani3]

Oh hbp how exciting good luck hopefully haven't just peed yourself!
Xx

[homebirthing princess]

Well I have bad back ache and Ive been having low tummy cramps, Ive just had a bath in clary sage oil in the hope that if something is happening it will speed things up, both boys were late though so I really can't see this being labour. Of course if things change then I will let u all know very doubtfull

Butterfly I found your birth story thank u for sharing it with us I hope your little princess brings your so much happiness hun...much love x

[Tiffani3]

Sounds promising hun! Hope that little lady isn't going to cause you to much trouble xx