MaternityShare

a blog about pregnancy, birth and motherhood

 

Getting Ready For Birth and Dealing With Fear May 30, 2008

Filed under: healh — Tags: , , , , — Christine @ 4:27 pm —
  • Today I continue my doula search. I find my feet dragging every time I mean to research, call, and interview doulas. I am afraid. I don’t know if I will find the right person to be my doula (I really need to feel comfortable with my doula). Will I ask the right questions?
    I am afraid [...]

     
     

    cheaper medical bills. for reals. May 13, 2008

    Filed under: healh, maternityshare — Tags: , — Christine @ 8:05 am —
  • Two times in the last week I have heard that it is possible to ask for a discount on medical bills and get it. Wow.
    My mom told me she needed some physical therapy to help heal an injury she had this last year. She told me that she intended to negotiate a lower rate. Being [...]

     
     

    Update from the Doctor’s office May 9, 2008

    Filed under: maternityshare — Tags: , , , , , , — Christine @ 11:30 pm —
  • Today was my first doctor’s visit since I was released from the hospital. It went well. She anticipates that I will make it to about 32 weeks judging by how things are progressing and what a good patient I have been. She did take another fFN. This test is to see what the chances are [...]

     
     

    Birthing Plan & Doulas May 8, 2008

    Filed under: maternityshare — Tags: , , , , — Christine @ 10:44 pm —
  • I just drafted out a birthing plan using a customizable form on at justmommies.com. It helped in getting my brain storming and asking questions. I have more to learn about all the options and what they mean and what alternatives there are. Then, I have to find out if the doctors will allow my wishes [...]