... Any Other Way!

I was recently at a function with other mom's that I really didn't know and sense I am pregnant we started discussing birthing stories, etc.  Several women said they were induced, then epidural, then had a c-section and if had to do it again wouldn't want it any other way!  REALLY, ignorance really is bliss I guess.  So its fun to have major surgery and look after a brand new baby at the same time while doped up on pain meds, sounds like a process I wouldn't want to pass up!  I can understand someone saying its what worked for me and my family at the time but to just flat out want to repeat it w/o considering/trying the other options just sounds CRAZY!!!!!!  I'm starting to believe OBGYN's really are the most brain washing manipulative Doc's in the medical profession if you can make a women think that all sounds like the best way to go about bringing a baby into the world. 

I an not knocking c-section's, it has its time and place!  But, to have it electively is my concern.  I am obviously pretty one sided on the fact due to my history of home birth and upcoming one as well.  I don't know of the pressure one is put under while in the care of an OB or hospital during pregnancy & labor.  I've witnessed it but cannot put myself in their shoes.   And, this is coming from someone who gets stressed to the point of panic attacks if I am late, you would think scheduling the birth of my baby would be a welcome relief in my mental nonsense of trying to control my life.  My daughter came 11 days past that magical due date, you can imagine the anxiety filtering through my blood but still this time around I still CHOOSE to try it w/o all the medical intervention. 

And I hate all the excuses as to WHY.  Oh well my doctor says this or its just easier or bla bla bla.  I have friends with serious physical medical issues who are still willing to attempt to go through all that labor has to offer and your telling me just cause you had one last time you might as well have it again.  Its sad and something is wrong with our society with the way we view birth in this country.  Open a book, read a blog, get someone else's opinion besides your own and your OB's on how wonderful and joyous the birthing experience can and should be!!!!!

How do you.....?

So its the age old question, how do you go from parenting 1 child to 2?  I'm 16 wks pregnant and have been up all day & night with a sick 3 yr old.  She is currently sleeping and her fever has broken, YEA!  However, if baby #2 was here how the hell would I have gotten through the day?  How do you breastfeed a baby all day, change diapers, burp, etc. while trying to keep the other one from a trip to the ER?  I'm sure every mother/parent has this fear and over comes it, I hope!  Its one of those on the job training things that will suck the first time it presents itself but when its over you'll be an old pro at it.   Daddy is currently at work and I hope she sleep the rest of the night, or at least until its his shift:)