Monday I finally hiked up my big girl panties and canceled my appointment... If they call back Shawn helped me decide what to say: "I want more natural care and I don't want to birth in a hospital, so I chose a provider who would help me accomplish those goals."
I don't know why I am so nerve-wracked about leaving that office. They helped me a lot when I needed surgery for my cyst last year but I'm healthy now, and so is my baby, so I'm just not comfortable with how hard they are pushing me for vaccinations (Flu, TDaP) and stuff.
I don't like how they say "You'll have to get a TDaP at your next appointment..."
I can actually refuse any treatment, but I'd prefer not to mentally and emotionally prepare myself for a fight before each appointment or even before--wouldn't this be fun--the birth.
I get more of a sense of control at the birth center, like they wait for you to let them know what you'd like to do. They let you know of all the options but they are given to you as options.
My next appointment with the Midwife is next Friday and I have to do that glucose test. Yee...
I'll let you know how that goes.
Congrats on being brave enough to make the choice you think will be right for you! I delivered with a midwife with my daughter (in a hospital) and am doing the same thing this time around. It has definitely been the right choice for me.
ReplyDeleteYou've made a good decision and I'm glad you finally made the call and that is behind you. It sounds like the midwife center is much better suited to you and I'm so glad you are comfortable with them!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I'm sure you'll be much happier with the midwives, especially based on everything you've posted about what you want for this pregnancy/birth.
ReplyDeleteI am going to blog about it later, but to make a long story short, I tried to get in with the midwives at UCLA, but it was a no-go. Have an appt scheduled with an OB for next week. We'll see....
I'm glad you did what was right for YOU! I would have been nervous to call them, too, since I still worry about pleasing others. (I'm getting better at not stressing about that, though).
ReplyDeleteglad you are following your heart! and did my glucose test yesterday, it wasn't bad at all - like half a styrofoam cup of really really really sweet sprite without the carbonation - but not thick. I have THE best phlebotomist so the draw at the end wasn't bad either... hugs!
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