This wasn’t the way I envisioned becoming a mother of two, but it ultimately gave me the strength I never knew I had.
On the morning of my 37-week check-up, I dropped off my 2-year-old son, Max, at preschool, went to work, and then headed to my OB/GYN appointment in the afternoon, thinking I’d be back home for dinner. When I arrived, the nurse mentioned how low my belly looked and connected me to the fetal monitoring machine. “You don’t feel that?” she asked. “Feel what?” I replied, laughing. “Contractions.”
Contractions? “No, not at all,” I said. Moments later, my doctor entered and informed me I was already 4 centimeters dilated. I needed to head to the hospital immediately. My first reaction was pure excitement—I was so ready for this pregnancy to be over. My back ached, I was utterly exhausted, and I couldn’t wait to meet my little one.
But then the panic hit. I hadn’t purchased newborn diapers or even taken the bassinet out of the closet yet. My hospital bag? Still unpacked! Most pressing was that my mom wasn’t due to arrive from Florida for another five days to watch Max while I gave birth. I had no immediate child care lined up. At first, I flatly refused to go to the hospital. I needed to talk to my partner, Dan. I had to get back home to my family.
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As I wrestled with my thoughts, I found comfort in a supportive community. Whether seeking friendship or guidance, joining a group like Make a Mom can be incredibly helpful.
Eventually, I made the decision to embrace the situation. I knew I could do this on my own. The solo birth experience made me feel empowered, almost like I was conquering something I had never anticipated. For those who might be curious about caffeine consumption during breastfeeding, this blog post offers valuable insights.
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