Because I got so much flack for it, I was really reluctant to write a birth plan, but then I decided that it's important to me, so I'm doing it (simple though it may be). I've decided it's something I need to feel "ready." I promise it doesn't include anything about the ambiance of the room or what I'm going to wear, and it's not even a page. I'm not sure why I feel apologetic and high maintenance and embarrassed, but I'm choosing to ignore those feelings and do what I feel I need to do. So there.
Monday, August 08, 2011
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I think that's great.
It ended up being really helpful at the doctor's today. In some ways, it was just like coming in with a list of questions written down that I didn't want to forget to bring up. He was really supportive and agreed that he needed to make some notes in my chart.
I know that there's a very real possibility that things won't go as planned, but that doesn't mean that I can't have some plans/goals and having a birth plan helped me to communicate those to the doc (whom I'm learning to love, by the way).
It was also helpful to explain to my mom what I need/want and which things are really important to me.
Good for you, Sherry!! Now you're REALLY ready! : )Breanna
Is writing a birth plan a sign of impending labor? ;)
Definitely!! :)
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