I forgot to blog yesterday, so today is a 2 for 1. :) Well, I didn't forget, I just didn't have time. Yesterday was one of the most busy days I've had in a long time. I had to be to work at 8:00, and then I had back-to-back meetings all day, until 6:00 PM. I left work right at 6:00 PM and headed downtown.
I had plans with my friend to go see a documentary at the SLC Downtown Library at a free screening. The movie is called Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin & The Farm Midwives. It's about a woman who was a leader for Midwifery in the US during the hippy era. She had a community on a farm in Tennessee and had a group of other Midwives who helped with the births in the town.
It was really interesting to see this completely different method of birthing, outside of the normal hospital environment. It really intrigued me.
After the movie, there was a panel discussion and the audience could ask questions. I asked a question. I asked the 4 ladies at the front what I could do to learn more about getting involved with a Midwife before I got too involved with an OB. They said I could go and meet the Midwives at the hospital of my choice (since some hospitals offer a Midwife service) and I could tour the facility to feel more comfortable with the option. It sounds wonderful to be able to enjoy the experience and not be numb and disconnected. I want to be involved and aware of everything that happens during the process. And aside from Natural Birth in a hospital, this seems like the best option that gives me the most control.
After the discussion (around 9:00 PM), I left the library and went up to Bountiful to visit my mom. She was at Lakeview Hospital after having a small procedure earlier in the day. I came in, and it was so scary to see her in the hospital bed. She was as white as a ghost, and she looked so frail. She was asleep and so I sat in the chair by my dad and waited for a little bit. My mom woke up for a second and asked my dad to help her throw up. She had nausea from the pain medication. I felt so bad for her. :(
I talked to the nurses and asked them if they could give her something for her nausea and also some less strong pain medication. She came in and gave my mom something less strong and said she couldn't give her any more anti nausea because she'd already had quite a bit.
I gave my mom some water and some peppermint and she seemed to relax a bit, so I felt like I could leave. It was about 10:20 by this point. I got in the car and drove home. By the time I got there, it was close to 11:30. I was so tired.
I'm going to head up there today and see her after work. I hope she's feeling a little bit better. Maybe I'll take her some flowers.
How far along: 5 Weeks TODAY!
How much time left: 35 weeks
Top two symptoms: Exhaustion and hunger
Favorite thing I ate today: Yesterday I didn't eat hardly anything and today so far, it's this veggie sub.
Mood: Yesterday I felt busy, and disconnected. Today I'm feeling a little bit weepy. I think it's related to my mom being in the hospital. It is getting to me more than I thought it would.
Worried about: I'm worried about not being able to know about all of my options when I have my baby. I know I can turn this worry into strength by doing the research I need to do. I also had a bad dream last night that my baby had some physical problems. I think it's because of the movie I watched... some of the discussion about babies or mothers that don't make it through the birthing process. I know that this is just my mind playing tricks on me, of course... but it was still scary.
Excited for: I'm excited for when my baby is out and I get to hold them for the first time. I also thought a bit about Christmas again. I think the stuff will make it feel more real.
I had plans with my friend to go see a documentary at the SLC Downtown Library at a free screening. The movie is called Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin & The Farm Midwives. It's about a woman who was a leader for Midwifery in the US during the hippy era. She had a community on a farm in Tennessee and had a group of other Midwives who helped with the births in the town.
It was really interesting to see this completely different method of birthing, outside of the normal hospital environment. It really intrigued me.
After the movie, there was a panel discussion and the audience could ask questions. I asked a question. I asked the 4 ladies at the front what I could do to learn more about getting involved with a Midwife before I got too involved with an OB. They said I could go and meet the Midwives at the hospital of my choice (since some hospitals offer a Midwife service) and I could tour the facility to feel more comfortable with the option. It sounds wonderful to be able to enjoy the experience and not be numb and disconnected. I want to be involved and aware of everything that happens during the process. And aside from Natural Birth in a hospital, this seems like the best option that gives me the most control.
After the discussion (around 9:00 PM), I left the library and went up to Bountiful to visit my mom. She was at Lakeview Hospital after having a small procedure earlier in the day. I came in, and it was so scary to see her in the hospital bed. She was as white as a ghost, and she looked so frail. She was asleep and so I sat in the chair by my dad and waited for a little bit. My mom woke up for a second and asked my dad to help her throw up. She had nausea from the pain medication. I felt so bad for her. :(
I talked to the nurses and asked them if they could give her something for her nausea and also some less strong pain medication. She came in and gave my mom something less strong and said she couldn't give her any more anti nausea because she'd already had quite a bit.
I gave my mom some water and some peppermint and she seemed to relax a bit, so I felt like I could leave. It was about 10:20 by this point. I got in the car and drove home. By the time I got there, it was close to 11:30. I was so tired.
I'm going to head up there today and see her after work. I hope she's feeling a little bit better. Maybe I'll take her some flowers.
How far along: 5 Weeks TODAY!
How much time left: 35 weeks
Top two symptoms: Exhaustion and hunger
Favorite thing I ate today: Yesterday I didn't eat hardly anything and today so far, it's this veggie sub.
Mood: Yesterday I felt busy, and disconnected. Today I'm feeling a little bit weepy. I think it's related to my mom being in the hospital. It is getting to me more than I thought it would.
Worried about: I'm worried about not being able to know about all of my options when I have my baby. I know I can turn this worry into strength by doing the research I need to do. I also had a bad dream last night that my baby had some physical problems. I think it's because of the movie I watched... some of the discussion about babies or mothers that don't make it through the birthing process. I know that this is just my mind playing tricks on me, of course... but it was still scary.
Excited for: I'm excited for when my baby is out and I get to hold them for the first time. I also thought a bit about Christmas again. I think the stuff will make it feel more real.
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