Posted by pegasus on September 21, 2004, at 16:50:34
Hi y'all. If you've been following my story, I'm still quite queasy from morning sickness. And, even worse, something about this pregnancy is affecting my meds. So, anxiety is up. And then that gets confused with my thyroid problems, so I'm doing tests all the time and adjusting meds willy nilly, which is a little scary. And, of course, they want me to go off my antidepressant, but I'm terrified to do it. I've decided that it's better to stay on a low dose than to risk another major depression while pregnant. At least I'm on one that has been *somewhat* tested for pregnancy, and there is no evidence so far that it does anything bad. Although they all say, there isn't enough evidence yet.
My husband has this bee in his bonnet about doing a home birth. Which does appeal to me, although, I wouldn't have probably gone that direction on my own. He is, of course, leaving it entirely up to me. But if I decide to do it, he'll be thrilled. He's got all these books that have convinced him of the dangers of medical interventions, and the joys of natural birthing.
I'd count myself lucky to have such a supportive guy, and go for it, except that I want to get a bunch of tests that midwives can't do. On the other hand, my OB did say that I'm not considered high risk, as long as my thyroid hormones stabilize. I'd probably get much better prenatal care from a midwife, since my OB gives me about 10 minutes per visit, and never remembers me from one visit to the next. What do you guys think? Is it insane or beautiful to give birth at home? I do live quite near the hospital, and it's a good one.
Anyway, that's what's going on with me. Only 2 more weeks until the sickness is supposed to stop!
pegasus
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