tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post3254017922313163076..comments2024-03-26T04:27:54.485-06:00Comments on Du Wax Loolu: So thankful for midwivesJesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15942269316108576622noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-83906677043317145682009-12-16T13:09:45.012-07:002009-12-16T13:09:45.012-07:00I am really SAVORING this anticipation time with y...I am really SAVORING this anticipation time with you! It is so fun to read about all the steps and imagine the future!Swistlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13126937282657655091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-25360184563563102672009-12-16T06:46:30.304-07:002009-12-16T06:46:30.304-07:00God, I wish I was half as smart and methodical abo...God, I wish I was half as smart and methodical about stuff as you are. I have no desire to have babies, but you always think things through and consider every possibility, which is so admirable as far as I'm concerned. (I tend to dive head-first, without the appropriate head gear).<br /><br />However: if I were to concieve, I think I'd like the idea of a mid-wife/water birth combo.amberhttp://www.hope-revisited.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-35360530575017382262009-12-16T00:33:31.585-07:002009-12-16T00:33:31.585-07:00A college classmate is a midwife and it certainly ...A college classmate is a midwife and it certainly sounds like the way to go. You're wise to begin the thinking and planning before you even conceive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-58061206417819516682009-12-15T19:49:54.725-07:002009-12-15T19:49:54.725-07:00Ah yes, the RoGAM shot. I've had one already. ...Ah yes, the RoGAM shot. I've had one already. In the bum and it stings! But it's a simple solution to keep you and baby safe.Mollyhttp://theselittlemoments.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-70899654867627589952009-12-15T17:52:25.139-07:002009-12-15T17:52:25.139-07:00Haha I don't think think this post was any mor...Haha I don't think think this post was any more directed at women than the average for your blog.<br /><br />If it were possible for me to have a baby, I would want to do it doped to the gills in a hospital room with enough flashing lights and beeping machines that I would think NASA was taking care of things for me.Lauchlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14996118473968284727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-42512602465112735302009-12-15T14:52:30.699-07:002009-12-15T14:52:30.699-07:00This is great! 1) because you left feeling great- ...This is great! 1) because you left feeling great- which is what everyone should feel after leaving a medical professional's office, 2) because you feel informed, 3) because you passed it all along to us! Yay!Jerseyhttp://www.porkrolleggandcheese.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-85765594111579668692009-12-15T13:31:18.811-07:002009-12-15T13:31:18.811-07:00that's all so fascinating..! i hope my doc wil...that's all so fascinating..! i hope my doc will sit down with me when/if i ever decide i'm ready for Teh Babies.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15287792370490363047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-18618165601857272712009-12-15T13:21:20.576-07:002009-12-15T13:21:20.576-07:00Weight (lack of or excess) can still impact ovulat...Weight (lack of or excess) can still impact ovulation. BUT! It is not a 100% correlation, so you're right - your cycle might be completely regular now that your thyroid is under control. No need to worry about this yet, And Nilsa is right to say that having a calm, happy outlook (i.e. little stress) is absolutely helpful for conceiving a wee one.<br /><br />When you are off the pill and closer to getting ready to "try" you could check out one idea we often suggest to my study patients that are trying to concieve (I see them pre pregnancy and post partum only)...Charting your cycle carefully can absolutely help you understand whether you are ovulating (it may sound funny, but you can look at the Catholic sponsored "natural family planning" web sites...they teach you to learn your cycle to AVOID pregnancy, but if you flip it around & get busy on the days they tell you to avoid...bingo! Babymaking!). The other thing to consider is buyging a handful of the ovulation predictor tests you can get at pharmacies. They are VERY accurate - as long as you follow the instructions. <br /><br />Okay, so holy hell, epic comment from me, sorry about that. Working in women's health on pregnancy related studies means I've been soaking up all this pertinent knowledge for the past three years & love to share when I get the chance...the take home message I'm trying to share: You most certainly can get an idea of your ovulation patters through these methods, and you can also definitely head back to your midwife if you have any concerns about that. Women's health care providers (from Ob/Gyns to NPs to midwives) are generally the helpful sort of folks...and it sounds like you've found a good match in your midwife, so that's awesome!Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15826866160056839791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-41875537103611554772009-12-15T12:39:30.668-07:002009-12-15T12:39:30.668-07:00Oh, Jess this is awesome! It makes such a differe...Oh, Jess this is awesome! It makes such a difference when you can have an actual conversation with a medical professional, rather than a lecture or an appointment that leaves you feeling more confused or frustrated after the fact. This chick sounds amazing. I can't wait until I get on the baby-makin' train because there is a wonderful midwifery program at the hopsital where I will most likely be giving birth. Yay for you! How exciting!Steviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12153149217472000710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-34128329126953400842009-12-15T11:57:43.386-07:002009-12-15T11:57:43.386-07:00awesome, awesome, awesome!awesome, awesome, awesome!d e v a nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02514260896810474173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-25991817796405466232009-12-15T10:49:04.653-07:002009-12-15T10:49:04.653-07:00Wow! This is SO exciting!
I, too, never thought o...Wow! This is SO exciting!<br /><br />I, too, never thought of seeing a doctor or midwife before getting pregnant. Good for you!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05170500094049647497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-11219519954244054142009-12-15T09:31:53.642-07:002009-12-15T09:31:53.642-07:00Yeah, the medical stuff has something to do with g...Yeah, the medical stuff has something to do with getting pregnant. But, I'm a firm believer that the body should be in a maintenance mode of sorts. And that includes your mental health. There's no reason (yet, and hopefully ever) for you to be overly concerned that you won't get pregnant. Don't let the insanity of trying to get pregnant get the best of you. It may take time, but you'll get there.Nilsa @ SoMi Speakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474642034399063234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-81304499905676573182009-12-15T09:30:51.826-07:002009-12-15T09:30:51.826-07:00YAY! I loved my pre-conception appointment, too. I...YAY! I loved my pre-conception appointment, too. It is so nice to get some questions answered. Less to fret over, right? <br /><br />I can't WAIT for the day I click into your space and see The Big News! You and Torsten will be great parents. :)bessie.violahttp://www.bessieviola.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-32543968714984459482009-12-15T09:26:00.924-07:002009-12-15T09:26:00.924-07:00I had a similar appointment with my really awesome...I had a similar appointment with my really awesome OB/gyn (at a local women's only hospital). The pre-planned baby makin' must be in the air...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-48514406661846535102009-12-15T09:19:21.423-07:002009-12-15T09:19:21.423-07:00I am so impressed with your planning skills. Good ...I am so impressed with your planning skills. Good luck with your future babymaking!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03610469765465154107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-51086082983143596892009-12-15T08:26:21.188-07:002009-12-15T08:26:21.188-07:00You are one of the most on top of it people I have...You are one of the most on top of it people I have ever met/read. I'm impressed!missrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03595843215458849973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-43251808171516985572009-12-15T08:21:47.910-07:002009-12-15T08:21:47.910-07:00This? Is SOOO interesting. This has never even o...This? Is SOOO interesting. This has never even occurred to me. This is something I will be doing once I move. Thanks for posting about it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-73040492464183140272009-12-15T08:20:30.554-07:002009-12-15T08:20:30.554-07:00Sounds like a great appointment - that's so ra...Sounds like a great appointment - that's so rare in the rushed world of OB- type appointments.Emily @ imperfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02269735435616304770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-45886758259380248102009-12-15T08:07:45.805-07:002009-12-15T08:07:45.805-07:00You are so prepared! It would never have occurred...You are so prepared! It would never have occurred to me to see a midwife before even conceiving. Very smart!LoriDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07646658618955664778noreply@blogger.com