I've seen a lot of social media posts lately explaining or defending certain choices they have made concerning birth, pregnancy, or parenting. I think it's absurd that people feel like they have to make these posts.
But before anyone asks or assumes anything about me and my choices, I just wanted to break the ice first.
I plan to breast feed for as long as possible with my daughter. Sometimes without a cover. In public.
I plan to have a drug free birth experience.
I am having a VBAC.
I am not trying to make a point by doing any of these things.
I will breast feed as long as possible because it is cheaper than formula, and much more natural. I don't feel that being covered is a necessity. Its just not.
I plan to have a drug free experience because I was so hazy from all of the pain meds I was on after my c section that I hardly remember the first two weeks of my son's life. That breaks my heart and I will never get that time back.
I am having a VBAC. If my body will do what it was designed to do, why would I put it under so much trauma by choice unless it's absolutely necessary? I am not naive, I do not believe everyone's birth experience is glorious or it is the same every time.
If I can encourage or inspire anyone by documenting my experience, it would be an honor. But I have never felt the need to defend any of my choices because I believe in them 100%+++.
I am entering my third trimester tomorrow and registering at the hospital this coming Friday. Every day is the last time I will experience this part of pregnancy because this will be my last.
I appreciate all of the support and hope to continue to connect with as many people as possible!
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