Labour Plan Or Checklist For A Homebirth
I’m not a list person. There’s something about spending time making a list that irritates me. It takes my hubby about as long to make a to-do list as it…Continue Reading →
39 Weeks Pregnant: Head Down, Bottoms Up
Dear Squidgy, I’m writing this a few days in advance of actually posting it. It’s called ‘scheduling’ and at the…
Things To Prepare For A Homebirth
My lovely midwife gave me a list of things we needed to get ready for our homebirth, and – no…
Mamatography Week 6: Snow And More
A lot of preparation this week, planning and doing what ever we can to make the time pass as painlessly as possible. We seem to be treading water, however. We…Continue Reading →
Respectful Interaction With Other Parents
I found myself in an interesting situation recently. A friend, in a moment of toddler-induced rage reacted in punishment towards…
What Does The Birth Partner DO At A Birth?
What does the birthpartner do at the birth? That’s a really simple question, actually, with a ridiculously difficult answer, because…
Mamatography Week 5: Back On Track
We’ve been back in our ‘normal’ routine this week, and the sickness seems finally to have lifted. Thank heavens. I can’t believe it took us almost three weeks to shake…Continue Reading →
Pregnancy Week 37 – Letter To Squidgy
Dear Squidgy I haven’t written to you in weeks. I can’t believe how quickly the last couple of months have…
Positions For Labour And Childbirth
(Q6 on my birth plan – positions for labour) (Q9 I would like to be in the following position to give…
Mamatography Week 4: This And That
Welcome to week 4 of 2012. Is it just me, or is it really flying by? We’re in FEBRUARY folks. I haven’t even packed away all the Christmas decorations yet!…Continue Reading →