We did cross one important thing off the list and that is finally getting the nerve to break up with my doctors and switch to a midwife practice. The doctors had been either patronizing or defensive with every question I had asked about the birth. I’m fairly confident that I could have maybe succeeded at having the birth I wanted with them, but it would have been a lot more stressful and non-automatic.
Several weeks ago Kenny told me he would end my bagel in bed service until I finally made a decision about all of this. He followed through with his threat, and I’ve had the hardship of making my own bagel for several weeks now. We did some research (i.e. read several online reviews) and found a midwife practice within a hospital (see Dad? It’s in a hospital!). I had a consultation with the director of the practice last week and it was amazing. I had a mental list of questions for her, but by the time she finished describing their prenatal and birth philosophy and process I was in love. Every “silly” thing I had asked my doctors about is just how they do things at this practice. It was as if I had written down a description of my ideal environment and care ahead of time and given it to her to read. She said she would do the breaking up with my current doctors for me, so I even got to skip that awkward step.
And finally, me at 26 weeks still in need of a haircut and this time with a really weird smile. That giant thing in front there? Makes my back hurt lots.
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The nursery will get down next week. The rest of it will work out. See, I commented this week!
So, is he bringing you your bagel in bed again?
Oddly, no. He has not resumed bedside bagel service :-(.
Aw, c'mon Kenny.
I delete the comment because I can't spell. Tell him he promised, so he NEEDS to bring your bagel to you in bed!!!
I'm happy that you found the right place!
Look at you! Crazy, with a baby in there and stuff. See you in a few days! (And then once our furniture is gone, you'll have to get the nursery ready.)
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