Water Birth
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Home Birth?
Asked by H.G. from Dallas
on June 22, 2011
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Hi mamas!
im watching josh and anna duggar have her baby at home and after 17 hrs she gave birth! She was real frustrated at the end- understandable! Im done having k...
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- My husband was VERY uncomfortable with the idea of a home birth - what if something went wrong? But I did have 3 unmedicated births in a hospital with supportive staf...
- We had a homebirth with our son four years ago. It was lovely. I do not, by the way, mean "flowing white nightgown and candles" lovely. I think what I meant is that...
- Same as Lesley, my husband was too uncomfortable with home birth to seriously consider it. I also had an unmedicated hospital birth with a midwife attending. Ten hours...
After Birth Abortion
Asked by V.K. from Minneapolis
on August 22, 2012
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I read this article earlier today and it's been on my mind ever since (I will post the link in the 'So What Happened'. If I understood the article correctly, here is w...
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- I believe I read this a long time ago and it was a philosophical/medical ethics question where they go to the most extreme on an issue and disect as a tool for decisio...
- After reading, this paragraph gave me the most insight into what was trying to be accomplished: "The challenge posed to Furedi and other pro-choice absolutists ...
- ETA: I'm pulling my answer only because I took this article out of context and so I don't feel it's pertinent to this thread. That the article was purely on theoretics...
Did You Write a Birth Plan, What Did You Include and Was It Followed?
Asked by E.R. from Los Angeles
on March 22, 2011
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I am in the process of writing my birth plan. Just out of curiousity I would like to know if you wrote one, what did you include in it and if it was followed through. ...
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- I didn't write a birth plan because one thing I learned from others and from my own births is "When it comes to birthing a baby, things RARELY go as planned". My firs...
- I wrote one for both of my deliveries...though after the 1st, I thought writing a 2nd was a waste of time. My best advice-keep it short and sweet. If you are lucky e...
- I think a birth plan is a great idea as long as you remember you cannot control everything during labor and delivery. It is a fine line between pushing for what you wa...
Birthing Classes
Asked by E.S. from Richland
on March 23, 2011
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I keep getting told that it is time to sign up for a birthing class before they all fill up. I have heard mixed commentary on these classes though. Some people say the...
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- I took a class before my 1st (I have 3). I am very glad I did - I learned about all kinds of things that might be done in the case that something might go wrong, and s...
- I didn't go to any birthing classes and had no problems during the actual delivery. The nurses guided me through the whole process really well. I probably wouldn't t...
- I'm glad I took the class and wish I had done a "refresher" for my second. Even almost 14 years later I still use the breathing and focusing techniques to get me thro...
Costly Birthdays!
Asked by S.W. from Detroit
on June 2, 2009
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Ladies, My son is turning 8 in August and we are looking for alternatives for his party. we have always been spoiled by the summer birthday and our large back yard a...
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- I recently had my 8 yr old's party at AGT Flip City (formerly all world gymnastics). It is a huge gym with 4 trampolines, giant foam pits, basketball,... I take my ki...
- What about a city pool or rec center? Why do you have to have so many people cut the friends or allow one friend with close family. Make the cake yourself and be creat...
- How about having a party, but just having either a smaller gathering OR just saying, "Come for dessert" type thing? People understand that the economy is tight right now.
Birth Center Vs. Home Birth
Asked by A.L. from Salt Lake City
on November 6, 2012
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This go round I'm thinking of doing a home birth or using my midwife's birth suite. (this is baby #4, with baby #3 I had a nurse "catch" while she said "Oh, I've never...
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- I am a 4x (unassisted) home waterbirther. I had some land contractions and realized that I could/would NEVER deliver outside of the water. So relaxing AND I could chan...
- I read what Hazel wrote and think that she is giving you some really solid advice. More than anything, don't be SO totally invested in doing it ONE way that you lose ...
- Water births are amazing. I hme birthed my second, and am planning on home birth again with my current pregnancy. Cleaning up the tub was a real chore for hubby, bu...
1St Birthday
Asked by P.L. from Atlanta
on May 22, 2009
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I would like to get some ideas for my baby's 1st birthday party. I would like to have something memorable with close family and a few friends. I am so blessed to be ...
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- Your children are the perfect ages to enjoy a music party. Many Kindermusik teachers provide this type of service. Parents can be involved with their children. To loca...
- P., We just celebrated my son's 1st birthday and we did at a local park. We didn't have to clean the house to have people over and it was super easy!
- I think this should be more of a celebration of life. Mean time focusing on your 1 year old. From what I am reading it seems as though you have a lot to praise God for...
Birthday Party
Asked by N.K. from Washington DC
on October 12, 2008
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We have a wonderful newly adopted 10 year old girl who has never had a birthday party. She constantly talks about her upcoming party in Jan and is so excited. The pr...
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- You can do wonderful inside birthday parties. If you are not comfortable at your home check and see if your local library or YMCA rent rooms reasonably. Our kids h...
- Are you near a roller skating ring? My son went to one and had a blast and we are planning on have his at one in Dec. Hope this helps.
- Pump it up gives great parties, there is a new one open in Waldorf, MD. Here in Waldorf they also have pool parties at the county indoor pools and also there is an ic...
Daughters Birthday
Asked by C.G. from Houston
on June 26, 2008
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My daughter is going to be turning 1 in about 2 months (WOW, its past by so fast). My MIL is a big party planner and wants to know what "theme" I want for her birthda...
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- Hi C., For my daughter's first birthday we did the 1st birthday theme. You can find some adorable items at your local party store or go online to www.partyexpress...
- Hi C.. My youngest daughter just turned one a few weeks ago, and I did The Baby Minnie theme. It really looked beautiful.
- At my daughter's first birthday (last September) we decorated in baby Sesame Street characters. There are tons of decorations with baby Elmo, baby Cookie Monster, and...
December Birthday
Asked by R.B. from Columbus
on May 16, 2009
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My husband and I just found out the we are expecting our third child. We were going to start trying for #3 mid summer or so, but I guess God had a different plan. We...
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- Don't worry, my son was born 12/29/08!!! At least yours is closer to the beginning of the month. My son was one month early so I have no idea how I will plan his birth...
- My birthday is Jan 12th so still close to Christmas. Growing up I always thought it was neat and would say my bday went from christmas all the way through. If you do...
- Hi R., Both my sister (32 y/o) and I (31 y/o) have December b-days and we LOVE it! My sister's is before xmas and mine is after. My parents always just made it fu...
