The Birth Plan

(Just a warning, this is long.)


My birthing plan
For the birth of Rohan Lucas Wilson <3.


My goal is for a natural birth, without the use of medical intervention or drugs. I believe that my body is designed to naturally give birth to this baby, and to do this, i would like a positive, welcoming environment with respect for holistic views.


Caitlin, my sister, and Feona, my mother, are my support persons, they are aware of my wants & wishes & are happy for voice on my behalf if need be. - Incase of a c-section, my sister will be the chosen support person to accompany me in theatre.


Environment:
I would like a homely feel to my birth. A warm & cosy atmosphere to stay relaxed in. To do this i would like: Relaxing music, dim lighting (LED candles), the use of essential oils (lavender), a special blanket & pillows from home. This is important to me.


Attitudes:
I expect all support persons & midwives present to have a happy, helpful & positive attitude. I am relying on affirmations, instincts and mother nature to help me through the pain, and i would like to be reminded of the sacredness of being a woman. This (although probably an extremely painful experience) is a very special time for both myself & my baby.


Pain Relief:
-Naturally, i would like to use being active as part of my main pain relief.
-I would like a hot bath/shower - Although i don't want to give birth in a bath (i think).
-Again, using heat, with heat packs & massage.
-TENS machine.
-Affirmations & positive encouragement.
-Aromatherapy.
-Comforts: wet flannels, cooling facial sprays, having my hair tied back etc.


Open to the use of the following drugs if needed:
-The gas
-An epidural (if possible)


Birthing:
-I would like an active birth, using gravity as my friend,
-I DO NOT want my waters to b e routinely broken.
-I wish for vaginal examinations to be kept at a minimum- However i would like dilation checked beforehand if an epidural is being proceeded.
-I would prefer the rick of a tear than receive an epistomy, unless a medical emergency.
-I would like the midwives assistance with crowning to lessen the risk of tearing.
-I DO NOT want constant foetal monitoring (he doesn't seem to like it & i find it uncomfortable).
-Positions i might like when birthing: Squatting, using a fit ball or supported up with pillows, leant forward on furniture, sitting etc.
-I would like to see the placenta.
-I would like to naturally deliver/psychologically deliver the placenta, however if  bleeding is dangerous or excessive, birth is too long & stressful for bub - Inject away! I only want the option to do it naturally if it is safe.
-I would like to keep the placenta! (To bury under a tree in future)
-Again, just be positive around me, i wish to feel safe & supported.


Incase of emergency: Just be nice to me please!!
Incase of c-section: I would prefer to be awake & receive skin to skin.


Baby:
-Get out safely! <3.
-I would like skin to skin contact immediately after birth with no interruptions.
-I wish to be supported with breastfeeding (i am passionate about breastfeeding & very excited for this bond).
-I DO NOT wish for foetal monitoring constantly during birth.
-I consent to the vitamin k injection.
-I DO NOT consent to the hep b vaccine (will have this done later with other immunisations)


Notes:
I may change my mind about delivering the placenta naturally.
I do not want students attending my birth.


Thank you for your time. :)

More over due than my baby..

It really has been too long since i last did a bit of writing.
Over the past few months, day in & day out i have had topics streaming through my brain, but just haven't found the time or passion. Well i'm going to change all that & spend the week in my spare hours getting everything up to date.
Starting with my birth plan, my birth, the past 2 months of Motherhood, Movie & book reviews, some crafty tip. Oh and whatever pop's into my skull.

Peace lovers!
xo

Selfish act's of kindness

I would be lying if i said i didn't enjoy making things for other people.

It truly is such a pleasure seeing people feel all warm & fuzzy from receiving home made goodies. 

It really is a selfish act of kindness.

This here, was my present to Miss Jessica Newman, my best friend.

She is an incredible lady, with an even more incredible indecisive personality and i thought the best present i could give her, was a wonderful time with the hassle of making decisions. We had a lovely picnic here in her own backyard, and even combined it as a baby shower too! <3

It was such a joy being able to envision this & put it into action.

This here is the bunting flags i made for her little girl, my precious little god daughter to be.

Of course, not everything is about making something, somethings, are about creation. And there is nothing greater in this world than good company.

And really, all you need is love.

(Even if its love for yourself & what you like to do!!)

xo

A little bit about..

The Babe

From the stem of love, bloomed a family. Integrating british punk music with australian scenery. 

From this love created me, Chantelle Elise wilson, and i was born into this world come February 1990.

From a small fishing town called Hull, in England, we then migrated to the other homelands in Australia. To where the tigers once lived.

Since then i have grown from a little girl, playing with the sprinklers in the garden & climbing onto rooftops to see the stars, to a woman, who consistently rearranges furniture and loves drinking hot blackcurrant juice.

This year has been the biggest change & challenge, through which not only have i developed a habit of dramatically changing my hair all the time, but also through becoming a mother.

I am passionate about life, and that it is a choice you can live with. <3. And i am soon to expect the arrival of my precious little angel boy.

I am a single parent to be, and although this journey has been a stressful, treacherous event. It is also an incredible one, and i am proud to say, that i made the right choice, in choosing to love & nurture creation.

This blog is dedicated to the challenges & obstacles of life, and to how i battle through them, with happiness in my heart.

xo

                                                                         The Bump

Due on the 1.11.2011

To be named Rohan Lucas Wilson.

<3. There is no greater love. <3.

He really does make my heart sing.