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Saturday, February 11, 2012

What do YOU think??

So I watched a documentary on natural child birth and mid wives today called "The Business of Being Born."  I was expecting to hear the benefits of BOTH sides... and it was completely on how horrible hospital births are. I hate when documentaries are completely one-sided because I watch them from an educational stand point and want to know everything about each side.  So I was really bugged watching it because it made me feel like I am an idiot if I want to have my baby in a hospital.
Now, I have been thinking a lot about what I want to do, and I really think I, personally, would feel more comfortable in a hospital in case something went wrong, like if he's breeched or his heart rate drops, or he's too big and a C-seciton is necessary or anything else.  However, I have been feeling like I may want to try and have Kohen naturally... which I honestly think I won't be able to do haha so I AM aiming more towards seeing how it goes when my contractions start and deciding if I want an epidural when its all happening. But I have 2 more months and I reserve my right to change my mind :) haha I am not very tolerant with pain so I bet I will have an epidural.  The documentary really bothered me, though, because it made hospital births seem dangerous and stressful and hard on the mother and the baby, which honestly did scare me a little, but I know so many people who have had wonderful experiences in the hospital with an epidural. And I also know a few women who have had their babies at home and 100% natural and they loved it.
SO.  I am just interested in what other people think about natural births, home births, and hospital births. I am going with a hospital birth so I'm not looking for opinions on what I personally should do, I am just curious as to what other women think about this subject.  I think every woman has the right to decide for themselves what is best and most comfortable for them and their baby :)

I am 30 weeks today!!! I can't even express how excited I am.  But I can express how impatient I am :)  I want Kohen to be here! But I want him to be healthy and strong so I guess I will just have to practice patience and wait until April 21.  I already love my baby boy so much, and I truely hurt for those who are unable to have children.  I can't imagine the pain those women go through and the trial of accepting it and trying to live with it everyday.  So my heart goes out to them.  I feel so blessed that Heavenly Father has allowed me to be a mom and to prepare to be a parent and to share this experience with a wonderful husband who loves me.  He is amazing. The other day I was having a little breakdown, just from being tired and huge and having an achey back and for a moment feeling very helpless.  He showed me the video below and it really strengthened me.  I am so grateful for the beautiful stance that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has on families, motherhood, and eternity.  I know I can get through anything and YES I am scared of the sleepless nights, the tears, never seeing my husband, and the pressure of raising a child to grow up to be a good man, but I KNOW God loves me and will bless me and give me the strength I need to be a good mom.  I know that with out any doubt in my mind because He lives and He loves each and everyone of us!


The original video is from mormonchannel.org under mormon messages :) There are so many wonderful videos like this that may help you if you are having a bad day or going through a difficult trial. Check the website out :)

Friday, February 3, 2012

Feeling huge today!

Oh my goodness I am getting more and more uncomfortable! I'm only 28 weeks and I am already feeling like I can't get bigger or I will pop! They aren't kidding when they say the third trimester is most uncomfortable haha! It seems like it all hit at once! Aching back, hard to breathe let alone walk, and no sleep. I know it sounds like I'm complaining but I'm really not :) it's just amazing to me the changes your body goes through during pregnancy! It's exciting and scary and so many other emotions all in one :) and I couldn't be more excited to meet my lil guy.
Our friends Zane and Emily just welcomed their little boy, Dreyden, into the world on Sunday! He is so cute! Such a happy thing! Our other good friends Tyson and Shannon also just had their beautiful baby girl, Tenlee, yesterday! So many babies and so many friends for Kohen to meet and play with!! So congrats to them! :)
Trey and I had the opportunity to attend the temple on Wednesday and it was such a beautiful and peaceful experience.  I love going to the temple.  It really is a refuge from the world and I felt so happy being there.  It is such a blessing to have one so close.  I had a some time to think about the wonderful blessing of having an eternal family and that I have my boys forever! And also to know my Heavenly Father is watching over us and wants the very best for us and we just need to keep our faith in Him and trust that he has a plan for us.  I just pray he helps me be patient these next few months! I'm getting so anxious for Kohen to get here!!!! But I want him to be healthy and strong so I GUESS I can wait 2 1/2 more months. Hey I've made it this far... haha!
Here's a pic of the belly! Its getting so big! So I have good reasons for back aches right?? :)