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Possible Miscarriage Update
The good news is that the blood is now brownish, which my midwife says indicates it is old and drying up. The bad news is that she is still “really worried” because I’ve been experiencing a decrease in my pregnancy symptoms ever since the bleeding started (mainly, less tenderness in my breasts and less queasiness). Matt and I are traveling right now, so there’s nothing more I can do except take it easy, be patient, and enjoy our time together as much as possible. -
Possible Miscarriage?
As I was getting ready for bed last night, I realized that I was bleeding. Earlier that day, I had been reading about how miscarriages usually start with bleeding and are then followed by cramping (I thought it would be the other way around). The book said I should call my healthcare provider immediately if I noticed any blood.
I told Matt that I might be having a miscarriage and that I should just go to bed and rest (it was past midnight where my midwife was). I assured him that there was nothing anyone could do to stop it.
I’ve really been cultivating the ability to contribute to the … Read More
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First Visit to the Midwife
Today’s post wraps up our little series about pregnancy. There will definitely be more to come, but it’s not likely to be every single day like it has been this entire week.… Read MoreI wanted to share my first visit to the midwife with you all. I suppose I should backtrack and explain why Matt and I chose to go the homebirth route with a certified-nurse midwife, in case I haven’t explicitly talked about it.
I have to say upfront that I am not going to get on a soapbox and pontificate about why the entire maternity care system should switch over to homebirth. I just don’t feel that certain about
