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By: Exploring more birthing options, The Farm in Summertown, TN at Harvest of Daily Life

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:52:06 +0000

[...] am not quite sure how to explain the “gut feeling” I have but in light of my blood type revelation and my mom telling me her horror stories about the docs when she was giving birth (with my same [...]

By: Hyphen Mama

Hyphen Mama — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:47:09 +0000

I wonder if the 40 week thing has to do with your body type being smaller and they being afraid the baby would be SO BIG over 40 weeks that they’d worry the baby would do damage on the way out. I think physicians are quick to jump the gun and ‘intervene’ at every turn, regardless of need.

Talina, have you been researching vaccines? Have I asked you that eleventy thousand times? In Colorado they’ve started doing Hepatitis B vaccines within hours of birth–not because babies are at risk, but because it’s easier to “get them all as they come out” than to screen whether the mothers are crack whores and putting the child at risk later. IF you decide you don’t want to do the vaccine, you have to sign numerous documents that get overwhelming right after giving birth. And they’ll accost your husband/partner about it if you just happen to be sleeping. If there are vaccines you want to do and others you don’t want to do, make a list ahead of time… because the first few weeks after giving birth pass in a fuzz of sleepless delirium. I have several emailable documents I can send you if you’re interested… I went MUCH more holistic with my 2nd kid than the first, because I hadn’t done enough research for the 1st and I’ve hated myself for that ever since. email me if you want me to send you some of the documents.

p.s. I’m totally in for the cyber baby shower… I’ve just lost my mind and forgotten to respond to that email.

Hyphen Mamas last blog post..Mr Hyphen is Comedian

By: Talina

Talina — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:19:19 +0000

Momisodes » Me too, probably a convenience thing huh?

By: Talina

Talina — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:18:46 +0000

Memarie Lane » Probably but I’ll just fire the doc once they get too pushy and do my own thing. I am looking at The Farm in Tennessee now…

By: Talina

Talina — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:11:39 +0000

Yeah the 40 weeks thing makes me kind of ticked but I may just fire her right around that time and do my own thing, if I can ever find someone to assist.

By: Memarie Lane

Memarie Lane — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:57:26 +0000

Sounds like they're just bound and determined to nail you to a bed, eh? I'm surprised he won't let you go past 40 weeks. Usually it's 42 weeks. You sure he's not C-Section happy? Memarie Lanes last blog post..First Snows

By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:14:47 +0000

It seems to me that the entire metro area of Phoenix is spending money like there are no bills due tomorrow. Every store we go to or pass by, the parking lots are full. The roads are congested. FabGrandpa wonders how this could be, 7 days a week. Is no one working here? Karens last blog post..Full Moon

By: Momisodes

Momisodes — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:35:10 +0000

I’m keeping my fingers crossed for RH neg.

Glad to hear you’ve maintained your weight I’m curious as to why they won’t allow you to go past 40 weeks.

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By: Donna B.

Donna B. — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:49:31 +0000

Talina, I'm not sure about the mercury/autism connection as I think there is almost always something else involved. Plus most of the evidence (and it's unfortunately almost always anecdotal) pertains to immunizations given to the baby after birth. However, if there is any link at all, I would think the results would be much worse if the baby were exposed in utero! This is especially true if you don't have any of the risk factors for getting sensitized during pregnancy (ie, amniocentesis). Of course, my advice is worth what you're paying for it, but this is one thing I'd advise you to skip. The big risk is for your second baby if you do become sensitized with this one. Here's hoping again that N is RH-! Donna B.s last blog post..The Snotty Doctor

By: Dingo

Dingo — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:00:48 +0000

I’m glad that everything is progressing smoothly.

The recession has definitely hit my part of the world. The streets are usually packed by this time and I’m typically complaining about all the tourist. This year, however, the streets are noticeably barren. I want to run out and hug every tourist I see and beg them to spend lots of money in my town.