[Solace]

I asked one of my daughters to take the first belly shot today. (I posted it on my Facebook...if we aren't friends and you would like to be, send me a PM with your Facebook url and I will add you!) I have been so busy that I haven't really thought much about the belly photos I usually take to visually chart my pregnancies....more peripheally than anything. Feeling the baby move stronger and stronger and noticing my belly getting in the way more...has sort of mentally nudged me to get it done finally!

I am feeling pretty sure at this point we will be having an unassisted birth with this birth. Even our Doctor has suggested that we may be happier at home, despite the hemorrage and everything last time, despite my initial concerns, I wonder if it wouldn't be the wisest course of action in light of the things God has brought to mind lately. It isn't a decision we take lightly, and of course, we will be in prayer and remain open to that "still small voice" should transport become a needed for baby or me. It is weird. The last 3 pregnancies I have been so certain I would UC from the beginning...but after my first UC with our 3rd child, the following 2 births didn't work out as I had been SO certain they would. SO. Even before this pregnancy I had thought, I will just plan on having a hospital birth next time but ironically, things keep happening to indicate that UC would be the better choice despite my "plans" of just nixing the homebirth/UC due to my disapointments with how things happened in some areas with the last 2 births. Funny how God reaches us sometimes, eh?

This post has been edited by Solace: 28 February 2010 - 01:15 PM

[Jewel]

So excited for your UC! :)
I will check out your pics! :)

[Solace]

Jewel, on 28 February 2010 - 12:15 PM, said:

So excited for your UC! :)
I will check out your pics! :)

Only 1 pic thus far...but thanks. <3 I really enjoy looking at everyone else's belly shots and figured I better ante up too! :P

[bydesign]

I think it's wonderful that we don't have to be locked into some birth formula, but we can be flexible and make plans knowing they could change. I usually start taking belly shots around 17 weeks, too, I know it must be wonderful for you to see yourself taking that shape again.

[tiffanniwi]

We are friends and I can't find it. <pouts> lol

Nevermind. Beautiful!

This post has been edited by tiffanniwi: 01 March 2010 - 05:27 PM

[cindahomaker]

I am not on facebook but wanted to say it's great to be excited about baby growing!
It has taken me sometime to get excited this time around. The other eve. I palpitated my belly so I could feel baby move and yesterday I got my maternity clothes out and it really helped boost my enthusiasm. Enjoy your rounding belly!