As you can see we are getting pretty close to "D" day. The Drs. have decided that they want to induce me on Friday the 28th because they baby is so big. When we got here they decided to put on high risk status because of the fact that I haven't gained enough weight.
I am a very "natural" person and I wanted very much to let the baby come when he is ready. I have studied the "Bradley Method" of natural childbirth and have given my birth plan to my Dr. I feel like they are doing only what they want and refusing to let me or Allen have any say so in the birth of our baby.
On Weds I had an appointment, and the Dr. examined me, it was extremely painful. When I got home I went to the bathroom and I had started bleeding. I immediately called the Dr. and they said that was normal after being examined. Well an hour later I went to the bathroom again and not only was I still bleeding I was also passing blood clots! I really started to painic then. I was also starting to have contractions, so Allen and I decided to go to the hospital. We got there and they said I was at 4 cm. I thought we were going to have the baby that night, but then my contractions just stopped.
I am a very "natural" person and I wanted very much to let the baby come when he is ready. I have studied the "Bradley Method" of natural childbirth and have given my birth plan to my Dr. I feel like they are doing only what they want and refusing to let me or Allen have any say so in the birth of our baby.
On Weds I had an appointment, and the Dr. examined me, it was extremely painful. When I got home I went to the bathroom and I had started bleeding. I immediately called the Dr. and they said that was normal after being examined. Well an hour later I went to the bathroom again and not only was I still bleeding I was also passing blood clots! I really started to painic then. I was also starting to have contractions, so Allen and I decided to go to the hospital. We got there and they said I was at 4 cm. I thought we were going to have the baby that night, but then my contractions just stopped.
When the Tech came in to give me my paperwork she told me that I should be going into labor very soon because I had my "membranes stripped" earlier that day. After hearing this I was livid. I gave no consent for the Dr. to violate me like that. In fact I had just handed my birth plan to her and told her that I want a natural delivery. No drugs, No inductions, No nudging the baby! She agreed as long as he was here before the 28th. After that I didn't have a choice and I would have to be induced.
I honestly don't understand why these military Drs. feel like they can do whatever they want and answer to no one. I haven't contacted my patient advocate yet, but as soon as the baby is born I will be demanding some answers. I kinda hate to piss anyone off now, because in a few days I am gonna be at their mercy.
I am really sick and tired of people telling me that being induced is no big deal. I have done my research and there have been studies that show that women who are given pitocin during labor have a higher chance of having a baby with ADHD. I have ADHD, my father has ADHD, and Ricky has ADHD. If there is something that I can do to lower his risk of having ADHD, then I am going to do it.
Wow! All I wanted to do was post some pictures that the kids drew on my belly, and I ended up ranting. Sorry.
The kids have really enjoyed drawing on my big Santa belly. I have a few more pictures that I will post later on.
I honestly don't understand why these military Drs. feel like they can do whatever they want and answer to no one. I haven't contacted my patient advocate yet, but as soon as the baby is born I will be demanding some answers. I kinda hate to piss anyone off now, because in a few days I am gonna be at their mercy.
I am really sick and tired of people telling me that being induced is no big deal. I have done my research and there have been studies that show that women who are given pitocin during labor have a higher chance of having a baby with ADHD. I have ADHD, my father has ADHD, and Ricky has ADHD. If there is something that I can do to lower his risk of having ADHD, then I am going to do it.
Wow! All I wanted to do was post some pictures that the kids drew on my belly, and I ended up ranting. Sorry.
The kids have really enjoyed drawing on my big Santa belly. I have a few more pictures that I will post later on.
Right now, Ricky woke up and is ready to open his birthday presents....
3 comments:
Beautiful artwork! I just wanted to say that I don't think it's just military docs who think they rule over us. My doctors when I was pregnant were very responsive to my plan. What I don't understand is how they can let mothers pick a date and induce them. My former boss had both of her children induced EARLY so they would not be born on a holiday. I didn't and still don't understand how they could let her choose to have her babies about 2-3 weeks early if I remember correct. That's messin' with nature. Why would your doctor srtip your membranes any way? That's retarded.
I hope every thing is going well though. I've been checking your blog to see if there was any news cause I knew you were due shortly. Lotsa luck.
Sonya
Thank you. I am just hoping that this stubborn little boy decides to come on his own before Friday. I really don't want to be induced. It's not like I can just decide to not show up for the induction either, if I do that they will call my husbands supervisor at work!
So you have got to be induced on Friday? Wow. I had always heard military hospital/doctors were different. My father-in-law and step father-in-law are both retired military. Two of Tim's siblings were born in military hospitals.
I wish you the best and as I said I was just checking on you guys.
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