I was what one would say in my community older when I had my two little ones. I was twenty five when I delivered my baby girl and twenty seven when I delivered my son. Both births very different from the beginning. They both were surprises to my husband and I. But we would not have changed the way they were conceived. My daughter was one of the easiest pregnancies for me. She has been a delight since we found out we were pregnant. She came into this world Aug. 28 at 4:47 pm. I had an epidural and very proud to of had one. See she was 10 lbs. 3 oz.
My son came almost two years later. Different pregnancy with him; I was rushed into emergency cesarean because of some complications that we were having. On July 15 at 11:57 pm I had a wonderful baby boy at 9 lbs and 23 1/2 inches long. What a joy! I say that with enthusiasm. See I had three miscarriages before my daughter. I share with you all not for sympathy but because I knew I was meant to have biological children. We were comfortable adopting but I just had a feeling. The joy that both of these two little ones have given me thus far is amazing. They are who I think of before I go to sleep and who I think about when I wake up. I have attached pictures of my two at a younger age and a picture that was taken a few weeks ago.
I have read up on some countries that take care of the mother after the birth. I have found that the Netherlands have a different approach than the United States. Then the unique Dutch system of kraamhulp (maternity home care) is set into motion. For seven days we had a nurse come to our home, a benefit covered by insurance. Not only did she provide medical care, but she also cleaned our apartment, cooked, and instructed us in basic parenting skills. This would be amazing especially with the amount of young families that are having children. I have attached the website if anyone would like to read more.
http://www.parents.com/pregnancy/giving-birth/vaginal/birth-customs-around-the-world/?page=2
Hi Crissy-
ReplyDeleteOh the Netherlands- I would love to live in that part of the world just because they value a parent's time at home with their child. We in the US are some of the worst offenders of not supportining Maternity Leave. Here is an article I found that breaks down each country and what they do for Maternity Leave. Makes me want to pack up now!
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/05/22/maternity-leaves-around-the-world_n_1536120.html
Chrissy,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have two wonderful blessings! I'm glad to hear that your births went well for you. The Netherlands does sound like an amazing place to give birth with all the care that is provided. I wish such care and attention was given to women in the United States.
Crissy,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful story. I had an epidural for both of my birth. The first one worked and giving birth was easy. The second one did not work and the experience was eye opening. It would have been awesome to have had someone to help me out for seven days after giving birth.