The internet is an amazing thing, isn't it?
I have "met" many wonderfully smart and brave women recently. They have opened my eyes to a whole new way of thinking. Let me just start by saying that, given my profession, I obviously believe in modern, western medicine. But, I'm starting to really believe that it's not always the best method.
My first real example, with concrete evidence....A friend made me a peridot necklace/anklet set. It's said to be a gemstone which is used for calming/anti-anger. Can I just tell you...I wore it today, and had one of the best days. Our entire house seemed to be in Harmony. When I went to go to sleep, I tossed and turned. My mind seemed to be going a million miles an hour. Honestly, I think it's because I took off the jewlery set. I have another set for TTC, and she's given me a ton of hints for keeping my mind/spirit open. And I'm sure some of you won't agree with it, or think it's a bunch of hooey...but, I know it makes me feel better. So neener neener
Another thing that I'm certain is going to cause an uproar. I want to give birth at home, with a midwife in attendance. Obviously, that's not an immediate issue. But it will be. Now, I'm not going to put my health in jeopardy. I'm going to make sure it's safe, and I really don't see any reason why it wouldn't be. I didn't have any excessive bleeding before, because I took the medication to prevent it. I can't take that medication at home. I'm completely willing to compromise and deliver at a birth center. But I DO NOT want to deliver in a hospital. I hated being tied down to monitors, I couldn't get in the shower, and I want a water birth this time. It's common knowledge that walking progresses labor. If you're tied to a monitor, how can you walk? I really can come up with decent arguments when it's not 2 am.
Speaking of which, I really do need to make some attempt to sleep. But, rest assured, my mind is a changing. And this time, I can say with absolute certainty, it's for the better
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