being real
Progress:
*I’ve interviewed and chosen a supportive health care provider
*Established a “plan B” in case my provider is not on call when I go into labor
*I’ve interviewed two doulas
*Had our 18wk. ultrasound which gave us the news that we are expecting our first baby boy
*I’m working out at least twice a week at the gym and trying to stay active the other days
*Started using bountiful baskets in order to up my vegetable intake and improve my overall nutrition
*Purchased some Red Raspberry Leaf Tea to help tone my uterus and keep me hydrated during the summer months
*Continue to go to monthly Birth Circle meetings as well as local ICAN meetings
Goals:
*Find a food based, high quality prenatal that has magnesium in it, and make a habit of taking it every day
* Interview more doulas and hire one
*Prepare a birth plan
*Take a childbirth prep class
*Educate myself about the typical hospital protocols and procedures done to babies, and find out what I want/don’t want for our child
*Order Hypnobabies Home Study Course and begin the program at around 28wks.
* Read “The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth” and any other books that I feel will help prepare me
*Continue to work out several times a week and eat well
*Take a tour of the hospital I am delivering at/register
*Continue attending Birth Circle/ICAN meetings
*Stay really hydrated
*Pass the glucose test with flying colors
*Possibly purchase an inflatable pool to labor in at home as well as a birthing ball
*Review my birth plan with my provider
*Pack my hospital bag
*Have maternity photos done
*Come to an agreement with my husband in regards to circumcision (we are on opposite ends currently)
*Talk to/hire a placenta lady for placenta encapsulation
*Have a healthy baby boy and a successful and empowering VBAC
I still feel like I have a LOT of time before this baby comes, but there’s plenty for me to be doing until then.
Wish me luck:)
Good Luck Missy! That is a lot you have done, and a lot to do… but you can do it! I wish I wouldve taken maternity photos too- so glad you are doing them. Next baby I hope to do them, and Anthony wants a belly cast…which is crazy to me, but I well do one I guess! 🙂
You are such a CUTE mom!!! Those are really great goals! Makes me wonder if I could do all that. I'm super excited for you and can't wait to see the cute little guy!
i love the outfits, you're super stylin'! i enjoyed reading your progress and goals, it helps me know and realize the things i need to do/should consider doing 🙂
Thanks ladies;)
I LOVE your hair in the 18 week picture. So cute!
I love this list and I am very excited for you! You look adorable in your pictures.
I don't know if you already found a food based prenatal vitamin but I found one. It's a little pricey, but totally worth it. It's called New Chapter Perfect Prenatal. I got it a Nature's Finest on Gilbert and Brown but you could get it online for cheaper. Check it out!
Emmy and Sarah- Thanks for your sweet compliments:)
Katie- Thanks for the tip on the prenatals! I've noticed that they can get pretty pricey but they are definitely worth it:)
Hey! What are the opposing views for and against circumcision?
Hey Megan!
I typed out a long response with my own views, but figured I should just find some good websites for you to look at that have more info then I do. I'll get to work on that. If you wanted my own 2 cents on the matter, you can e-mail me at missymack2003@juno.com 🙂
Ok Megan, here are a few websites with some information about circumcision. I would recommend looking at as many as you need to get what you feel is the most accurate information. I would also watch a circumcision procedure as there are several videos of it on the web so you are familiar with what they actually do. The second link below has a link to a video of a circ.
http://www.nocirc.org/
http://sagaciousmama.wordpress.com/2010/04/20/20-reasons-i-did-not-circumcise-my-son/
http://www.drmomma.org/2010/01/are-you-fully-informed.html
http://www.mormonwiki.com/Circumcision
http://www.doctorgeorge.com/article.php?sid=78&mode=thread&order=0
good luck:)
Hey there,
I believe Kevin has told you that he works with me. I went to Heritage and was in 8th grade when Tina was in 12th, and was in Student Council with Lisa Wiscombe. 🙂
I just wanted to say that you are so inspiring!! My due date is in about 13 days and I wish this post was up and active (and that I had been introduced to your blog) a LONG time ago!! I'm just in awe that not only are you a pregnant mother of 2 kids (which is exhausting in and of itself) but are able to find the time and energy to exercise, make a continual effort to eat healthy, do a TON of research on many different topics, post blog entries, interview several providers, doulas, etc., and everything else you are doing. It is incredible and honestly I'm not quite sure how you do it! I have a hard enough time avoiding the chocolate I want several times a day, huffing and puffing my way to my car after work, and taking care of 1 child.
Anyway, I really admire your outlook on pregnancy and your ability to be on top of everything. Just wanted to let you know you are REALLY an inspiration and amazing!
Thanks Brianne:)
Funny how Heritage people seem to pop up everywhere! It's a small world.
You are too nice, and thanks for the compliments! I am definitely nothing close to perfect with everything I am *attempting* to do but I'm trying. I figure having goals and writing them out will make me a little more accountable. Best wishes with your birth! That is really exciting:)