In preparation for DS2 (Darling Son), we have begun a whole house overhaul. Lots of our projects are halfway done, but at least they've been started right? WRONG! Because now I look around and I'm even more of a nervous wreck about bringing my baby home! Add to this stress, our toddler can now escape the confines of the fully baby-proofed gated jail we created for him when he discovered his love to take things apart. Well, now no where is safe and drawers, cabinets, toilets and all need to be child proofed, which will be difficult because who the hell can figure out those damn latches whilst trying not pee your pants?! Any who... Baby should be here in just a couple short weeks and I am less than prepared, mentally, emotionally and fuck the physical aspect of labor is daunting enough without thinking about chasing DS1 around afterwards! I do the natural labor thing. I see no need for medical intervention within something women have been doing for Milena.
I labored with DS1 for a total of 17 hours, including only 15 minutes of push time. Approx. 5-6 of those hours were spent at home in my comfy as fuck bed and bouncing on a birthing ball watching Family Guy while DH (Darling Husband) cleaned like a nesting maniac high on bleach fumes. In the end it was so incredibly worth the "pain" - I put this word into quotes to bring to light a little fact, while labor is hard, and can be long and tiresome, there is no need for it to be the gut wrenching, rip-your-throat-out-if-you-touch-me painful sequence of events TV and media make it out to be. Educate yourself on the ins and outs of labor. Know what is normal and what is not before going into that hospital room where the doctors and nurses may instill so much fear in you that you end up drugged up and unable to push and are rushed to the OR for an unnecessary C-sec!!
I get a little touchy on the subject of natural birth, mostly due to the fact that I see so many women being told you cant, or you wont want to, or oh, you'll beg for the drugs, and they're defeated before they even get a chance to try... But any way that's a whole other post, soon to come. Back on target.
My hospital bag, which unfortunately I HAVE to pack as I am ineligible for a home birth (damn blood disorder >.<) consists of the following:
-Jammies (Low cut and boobies accessible) x 3
-Undies (Stained period granny panties I really don't give two shits about) x 4
-Soft cotton robe (black less stainage)
-Cotton Tunic dresses x2
-Giant fluffy bath towel (The hospital ones barely cover my tits let alone the rest of my body) x2
-Slippers (A must so peoples don't have to assist with socks while I'm constantly in and out of the shower)
-Breastfeeding tools (Nursing pillow, nursing bras/sports bras x4, nipple cream)
-Toiletries (Shampoo, conditioner (EXTRA) Vaseline, blistex, Toothbrush, hairbrush, extra hair ties, massage oils, lavender oil)
Baby's needs:
-Burt's Bees Baby Care (Wash, lotion - all hospitals use J&J and I REFUSE to wash my children with a product known to have carcinogens, while the company states it will take 3 years to "phase out" said chemicals - read more here http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57493890-10391704/johnson-johnson-to-phase-out-potentially-harmful-chemicals-by-2015/: )
-Onsies that button up x 6 (in case of blow outs, 4 short sleeved, 2 long)
-Baby socks (I still don't have these >.<)
-Light go home blanket
-Adorable Ralph Lauren Polo Jumper and matching hat to go home in :)
Anything I'm missing? Our hospital provides LOTS of the bare necessities, like diapers receiving blankets and what not.
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