My baby will turn 1 year old in a month.This has brought back so many memories from the time when I was waiting for his arrival around this time last year.
I wanted a natural birth with no medical intervention and was working towards that goal.I had enrolled in hypnobirthing lessons at the Hunterdon Medical Centre located in Flemington, New Jersey.I had opted to deliver with a midwife rather than medical doctor for the same reason.A good friend of mine delivered her 2 kids naturally, intervention free at the Hunterdon Medical Centre and referred me to the midwives over there.
Hunterdon medical centre is famous for having the most number of natural births as opposed to any other hopsital in New Jersey.I live in Hillsborough and opted to drive for 30-45 minutes to get to the Hunterdon Medical Centre. I knew I made the right decision when I delivered my healthy 8lbs and 0.4 ounces baby boy all natural with no medical intervention at all.I know I'll do it again at the same hospital and hopefully with the same midwife.I was a witness to everything during my baby's birth.I was alert, wide awake and had a say in everything.After my baby was delivered, I felt an adrenaline rush and was energized.I spoke to my family and friends soon after the delivery.They were surprised to hear me so chirpy and sounding so fresh.I did not feel tired or sleepy for a long time.In fact, I was so restless.I wanted to move around, hold my baby close to me, eat a lot, like seriously a lot.I was starving.I felt so high.I found out later on that the hormones and the natural birth have that effect on you.
Anyway, back to my birth story.I found out I was pregnant a month after conception.I would check every day using the pregnancy test.I was disappointed more often than I thought possible.The test is supposed to be so accurate when you follow the directions.So anyway I waited until I missed my period and then I checked again and hey I was pregnant.I was also the happiest person that day.I started being careful with myself, taking extra care of my diet, making sure I didn't lay down flat on my tummy and making sure I took my prenatal vitamins.I had been taking my vitamins for a month or so before we planned to get pregnant.
Then we met up with a general physician close to my place in Hillsborough.She confirmed my pregnancy and advised against any traveling at least for the first trimester.We were supposed to fly to Chicago to meet with a prospective suitor for my sis in law.But I got scared when the doctor advised me not to.So hubby flew to Chicago for a weekend while I was home alone.
After a month, I started feeling really sick.I would feel sick on an empty stomach and if I ate, I usually would throw up soon after.Even food like burger or french fries wouldn't stay in for long.I also suffered from lower back pain which most people found funny.They thought 1st trimester was too early for lower back pain.All along I would keep up with my visits and my mid wives would always assure me that all is well.There was nothing to worry about.
My sickness heightened in the 3rd month and then disappeared completely when I entered into my 4th month of pregnancy.It was then I started going to school part time.My school is in Newark and I had to take the train to Newark which is a 45 minute ride followed by a 5 minute light rail to Warren Street.It was a good way for me to get some exercise and keep my mind off my pregnancy woes.
TO BE CONTINUED....
I wanted a natural birth with no medical intervention and was working towards that goal.I had enrolled in hypnobirthing lessons at the Hunterdon Medical Centre located in Flemington, New Jersey.I had opted to deliver with a midwife rather than medical doctor for the same reason.A good friend of mine delivered her 2 kids naturally, intervention free at the Hunterdon Medical Centre and referred me to the midwives over there.
Hunterdon medical centre is famous for having the most number of natural births as opposed to any other hopsital in New Jersey.I live in Hillsborough and opted to drive for 30-45 minutes to get to the Hunterdon Medical Centre. I knew I made the right decision when I delivered my healthy 8lbs and 0.4 ounces baby boy all natural with no medical intervention at all.I know I'll do it again at the same hospital and hopefully with the same midwife.I was a witness to everything during my baby's birth.I was alert, wide awake and had a say in everything.After my baby was delivered, I felt an adrenaline rush and was energized.I spoke to my family and friends soon after the delivery.They were surprised to hear me so chirpy and sounding so fresh.I did not feel tired or sleepy for a long time.In fact, I was so restless.I wanted to move around, hold my baby close to me, eat a lot, like seriously a lot.I was starving.I felt so high.I found out later on that the hormones and the natural birth have that effect on you.
Anyway, back to my birth story.I found out I was pregnant a month after conception.I would check every day using the pregnancy test.I was disappointed more often than I thought possible.The test is supposed to be so accurate when you follow the directions.So anyway I waited until I missed my period and then I checked again and hey I was pregnant.I was also the happiest person that day.I started being careful with myself, taking extra care of my diet, making sure I didn't lay down flat on my tummy and making sure I took my prenatal vitamins.I had been taking my vitamins for a month or so before we planned to get pregnant.
Then we met up with a general physician close to my place in Hillsborough.She confirmed my pregnancy and advised against any traveling at least for the first trimester.We were supposed to fly to Chicago to meet with a prospective suitor for my sis in law.But I got scared when the doctor advised me not to.So hubby flew to Chicago for a weekend while I was home alone.
After a month, I started feeling really sick.I would feel sick on an empty stomach and if I ate, I usually would throw up soon after.Even food like burger or french fries wouldn't stay in for long.I also suffered from lower back pain which most people found funny.They thought 1st trimester was too early for lower back pain.All along I would keep up with my visits and my mid wives would always assure me that all is well.There was nothing to worry about.
My sickness heightened in the 3rd month and then disappeared completely when I entered into my 4th month of pregnancy.It was then I started going to school part time.My school is in Newark and I had to take the train to Newark which is a 45 minute ride followed by a 5 minute light rail to Warren Street.It was a good way for me to get some exercise and keep my mind off my pregnancy woes.
TO BE CONTINUED....
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