New Doctor

Yesterday, I went to the office of Dr. Lora Lindsey, in St. Peters, MO. to see if she was the doctor for us. I actually met with Valery, who is a CNM (Certified Nurse Midwife). She was very nice and took the time to answer my whole list of questions.

One of the answers I wasn't thrilled with, but my husband already knew(guessed). ;-) This delivery could take just as long as my first, since it will have been 3 months shy of 14 years since Josh was born. OUCH! But I take solace in the fact that she did say every woman was different and this could go much smoother than Josh. Which for me would be "WOW, he's here?!?" lol - since I didn't feel actual pain with Josh. I was just uncomfortable and tired! The only things that actually caused me pain - were the stupid belt that held the contraction monitor (felt like it was cutting me in half) and the stitches/anesthetic from my very small tear.

Yes, those that know me or have read the rest of my blog already, know that I was set on having a home birth. I still would, if there was a CPM (Certified Professional Midwife) close enough to me or if Dr Duhart were still here. I feel now though that I have found a doctor who will be willing to let me labor naturally and, although I'll be at a hospital, will allow me the peace and quiet to feel this is NOT a medical procedure, but an occurrence that has happened since Creation. I know the Lord is watching out for us and will give us wisdom and health to get through the months and years to come.

Bye for now.

Farewell . . .

I do not like writing this post. I am very much saddened by the departure of a wonderful man. I learned last night that my own physician, Dr. Fred Duhart, had suddenly and without prior illness past away this weekend. He was the only doctor in the area supporting and actively involved in homebirths. He was a truly compassionate, intelligent, skilled, and gentle man, and he will be deeply missed in the surrounding communities.

Now, my family and I have to decide where we will go from here. Seek out a midwife, doctor, or birth center? I can only pray for wisdom right now, as I really am at a loss and rather in shock at the suddenness of it all.

Bye for now, and farewell Dr. Duhart. You were a blessing to many families and the gentle hands that brought over 5,000 babies into this world.

Trip to Iowa

Well, we made it home after visiting my parent in Iowa. My dad's birthday was on the 10th and I wanted to FINALLY surprise him. YAY! it happened. He didn't have a clue we were coming. :)


The drive was uneventful. Didn't even have to stop due to sickness. I will remember next time to stop more often though, as I was too stiff each time I got out of the truck. We only stopped twice, once for food and once for a 'pit stop' - not too bad.


I also wanted to post the heartbeat here to keep it where I know it'll be available and also so my friends and family can hear it. But I'm still trying to figure out how to get that done. :P When I do, I'll get it up on the site.

Till then, I did manage to get a new gadget which is my countdown to D Day. :)



See ya soon . . .

First Scheduled Dr Visit

Well, this past Saturday morning, we had our first 'non-emergency' doctor's appointment. My husband, son, and I all were in the exam room as the doctor found the "little peanut's" heartbeat. My husband took the MP3 player and recorded the sound for us to keep and also to let friends and family hear. I think that the morning sickness is now pretty much over. Yes, I still have a bout of nausea here and there, but nothing consistent or would keep me from activities as it has the past few weeks.

I head to my parents house again this weekend to visit. My husband has suggested that I visit as often as is feesible before it gets to the point in the pregnancy that I can't make that drive anymore. It's a long 5 hours, one way, to get there, and adding in 'pitstops' for the prego adds an additional hour or so. :P

So far, everything is going well, and I'll try to better about posting more regularly now. A scheduled nap is easier to work around than the constant queasiness.

Bye for now.