Unfolding Dreams

Question:  My husband and I are trying to conceive. I started learning about charting and drove myself crazy for a few cycles. He suggested a relaxed approach. We still haven't gotten pregnant after a few cycles of "being relaxed". Is there a downside to using the relaxed approach? My Answer: One does have to find a balance when trying to conceive. It’s easy to burn yourself out and let it consume every thought.  For some people, a relaxed approach works.  The down side with a relaxed approach often is if you don’t know where you are in your cycle, you may be decreasing your chances of becoming pregnant.  You may not know what increases your chances of becoming pregnant because you’re not increasing your fertility knowledge. Just having sex when the mood feels right doesn’t work for everyone. Having a basic knowledge of trying to conceive can sometimes help in increasing your chances of becoming pregnant. You could be timing intimacy at the wrong ti...

Photo by 🇸🇮 Janko Ferlič on Unsplash Birth Plan F ollowing is a statement of our childbirth goals. We have educated ourselves prior to making these choices. We understand that complications do arise and in such instances trust our physician to help us make the necessary decisions. We greatly appreciate your cooperation in helping us have a safe and healthy delivery. Environment ·        Music (bringing from home) ·        Dim lighting ·        Family present Only if  Induction / Intervention is necessary Stripping membranes at 39-40 weeks Delay Induction until 41 weeks if possible ·         Breaking Water ·         Continuous monitoring ·         Pitocin Episiotomy If assisted,  I prefer vacuum extraction Labor...

Photo by Patricia Prudente on Unsplash Birth Plan F ollowing is a statement of our childbirth goals. We have educated ourselves prior to making these choices. We understand that complications do arise and in such instances trust our physician and midwife to help us make the necessary decisions. We greatly appreciate your cooperation in helping us have a safe and healthy delivery. Environment Low Tone Talking Dimmed Lighting Positive Birth Language Labor Music Pain Management Goals Sacral Pressure    Back Massages Cold Cloth for face Heat to lower back Labor in water Breathing techniques Labor Positions Walking Sitting on a toilet Sitting on a birthing ball All fours Newborn Care Delayed bathing Skin to Skin No baby cap Vitamin K Shot Pushing Goals No laying on back to push Avoid coached pushing Squatting position Last Edited:March 18,2022

I had been feeling a dull pain in my side all day. But tonight, it was feeling worst. The best way I can describe it is a sharp stabbing pain. I’m lying on the couch barely watching the television. I am trying to find any position to help me get comfortable. I’ve applied a heating pad to my back. Nothing is really working. I keep looking at the clock. Midnight. 1 am. 2 am. It’s 3 am. I’m telling myself to hold out longer. Resist the urge to call the midwives. This doesn’t feel like labor. Labor has always felt like a wave rising and falling. Coming and going. This just feels like an uncomfortable pain in my side. I’m crying. My husband is by my side. He says it’s time to call the midwives. The pain isn’t getting better. My fear is I’ll have to go to the hospital. Can’t we wait a little longer? Maybe 6 am? It's only 3 am. Give the midwives more time to sleep. I know he is torn, but insists we call. I begrudgingly call. I don’t know why I’m calling. I don’t think I’m in l...

Disclaimer I do have links and photos in this post, but I am not affiliated with any of these businesses or products mentioned. I am not being paid to promote them. These are my honest opinions and experiences. The computer print screens are from my computer (that is why they have my blog name), however, I do not own any rights to the copyright material. That belongs to the original creators and businesses promoting their products. Don't Buy New, Buy Used! You may remember my post Taking My Children’s Toys Away: What I Learned . One of the parent realizations I realized with buying my children toys is not everything has to be purchased brand new. It’s no secret children grow up fast. And their interests are constantly changing. I don’t know about you, but I dislike seeing a $60 dollar toy sitting unused in a toy box. Or worst still in the box unplayed with. What was the purpose of having over 10-20 gifts under the tree if my kids will only play with a few of them for longer t...