GeminiGurl91's Pregnancy

About Me

Hello!! I'm Valerie. I've been with my amazing, supportive partner Brian, for 7 years now. He is 24, I am 22, and we have 1 amazing son together, Ryan. We have planned to add another to our family of 3 once Ryan turned 5. We started TTC a girl mid June 2013.

My birth control plan was put in place after almost needing a blood transfusion but instead ended up on iron pills for 2 years. I had irregular menstrual cycles that my body could not stop on it's own without the help of prescription med. After battling AF issues my OBGYN suggested the birth control Seasonique, an extended-cycle birth control that gives women four periods per year instead of 12. Got pregnant while taking Sesonique with my DS (born April 2008). At my postpartum 6 week check-up I decided to get the IUD Mirena. Mirena stayed in place the full 5 years and just recently had it removed early June 2013. We didn't get the ok to BD until after my first period showed. OB said due to the absence of AF for 5 years the uterine wall cannot build itself up and gets thin..with that said, it can put me at greater risk for miscarriage. Mid July 2013 AF came and was shockingly regular! We started trying and found out August 2013 with a faint positive! Scheduled my first prenatal appointment at 9 weeks (September 2013). We are so happy to annouce that we are going to welcome a darling baby girl on April 16, 2014!!!

Wishing everyone x GL x on the TTC journey and sending baby dust your way. Don't give up!

My Birth Plan:
Name: Valerie
Partner's Name: Brian
Doula/labor assistant: None
Due Date: 04/16/2014
Allergies: Seasonal
Blood Type: A+
Rh Factor: None
Health Care Provider Name: Calhoun OBGYN
Hospital/Birthing Center where you plan to deliver: Gordon Hospital
Labor Induction/Augmentation
If I go past my due date if baby and I's health is not at risk, I would prefer not to be induced
I would prefer trying the following methods to induce labor:
* Stripping or breaking membranes
* Herbs

My Birth Plan

* Walking
* Sexual Intercourse
* Pitocin
Environment
I would like the following to be present during labor: Brian
I would like the following to be present during actual birth: Brian
I would prefer to stay in one room during labor, birth, and post delivery if available.
I would like to be able to walk around, mobility is important to me.
I would prefer a warm bath over walking. Please let me try that if I do not feel up to walking.
Equipment
I would like the following equipment available to me:
* Shower
* Birthing ball
Preparation
I would prefer to be given an enema
Monitoring
I would prefer external monitoring if monitoring is necessary.
Anesthesia - Pain Medication
I would prefer to try laboring without pain medication. I will ask if I would like something for pain. Please do not ask me.
I would like an epidural.
First Stage of Labor
I do not want to be separated from my partner during labor or birth.
I would like the option of returning home if my labor is not progressing.
I would like encouragement throughout labor.
Episiotomy
I'd prefer not to have an episiotomy.
Second Stage of Labor (pushing)
I would like a mirror present to view birth.
I would like coach and/or nurse to support my legs when I push.
I would like to wait to push until I feel the urge even if I am fully dilated.
I would like counting to help me push.
After Birth
I would like to have baby placed on my chest immediately after birth.
I would like to have my partner cut the cord.
I would like to have baby's first bath and assessment to be done in my presence.
I would like to see my placenta after birth.
I would like baby to room in with me.
I would like to stay as long as possible.
Cesarian Section
I would like to avoid a c-section if possible.
If c-section is necessary, I would like my partner present
I would like to touch baby after birth.
I would like partner to hold baby after birth.
I would like to breastfeed baby as soon as possible.
Breastfeeding

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