tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369602903588790955.post8845963228121873839..comments2021-01-07T08:15:07.526-08:00Comments on So, I'm Going to Be a Mom: Unsolicited AdviceMelaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16994073889790848253noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369602903588790955.post-55740507685522358892009-07-08T12:44:59.870-07:002009-07-08T12:44:59.870-07:00It's funny that I just came across this post b...It's funny that I just came across this post because I just wrote a post about this topic on my blog too:-) It's not surprising how common this annoyance is. <br /><br />-Karilyn<br />www.pgsuggested.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369602903588790955.post-54815328283824569582009-07-04T16:20:26.298-07:002009-07-04T16:20:26.298-07:00Hi Melanie -- found you through top baby blogs lin...Hi Melanie -- found you through top baby blogs link.<br /><br />I just read a similar post from another mom yesterday (if I find it again, I'll post the link), so there are plenty of moms out there who feel like you do. I hope you seek them out.<br /><br />The funny thing is that these "trends" tend to go in cycles. Twenty years ago natural births were very popular and those who used any type of pain management were looked down on. Now as you mention, it has swung to the other side! Why women make child birth a competitive sport I'll never understand!<br /><br />Years ago when I attended birthing classes I paid little attention to the c-section video since I had my own scenario of how the birth would go. Unfortunately after a long labor, I ended up with exactly that. I felt like I had failed! <br /><br />The fact is that every birth and every woman is different. You are entitled to the birth experience you desire and really shouldn't feel the need to justify it to anyone. If the time comes and you change your mind about meds, you shouldn't beat yourself up over it. Only you knows what is best for you and your baby! <br /><br />Take care - Dee<br />http://newenglandnanny.blogspot.com/Nanny Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03776184912134660338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369602903588790955.post-88223100835477377722009-06-19T12:52:38.135-07:002009-06-19T12:52:38.135-07:00Thanks, Sheryl. It can be really frustrating somet...Thanks, Sheryl. It can be really frustrating sometimes. :) It's just hard because I can't picture myself trying to talk someone out of their birth plan. Maybe some of that has to do with being a first time mother, but I'd like to think that even if I were experienced I would respect another woman's choice.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16994073889790848253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369602903588790955.post-39059754244123644932009-06-19T10:26:20.865-07:002009-06-19T10:26:20.865-07:00I don't know what it is about birth and parent...I don't know what it is about birth and parenting that makes people feel they have the right to tell others how to "do it". It is your body and your right to birth however you choose. Good luck to you and your beautiful, natural birth. :)Sherylhttp://blog.amuchbetterway.comnoreply@blogger.com