11 weeks

Well, I'm now 11 weeks (which means only 1 until 12!! ahh!) I had my first visit with a regular OB/GYN yesterday and was less than impressed. I knew that I would have to make some sacrifices in getting the birth experience I want--but not everything! Even if I was having one baby in a hospital, I'd be making sacrifices. But this was a little absurd to me. Here are some things they said that I was SUPER disappointed in:

* Most twins born around 36 weeks. If not out by 38 weeks they start to get concerend and want them out. Why? Seems rediculous to me.
* C-section rate "well over 50%". Granted many women do elect for them
* NO walking during labor. Must be continually on monitors. This is just not okay with me.
* Most likely will not deliver baby "B" Breech. Won't even consider delivery A breech.

So, I'm now on the search for another doctor. At least some of these have to be possible. Yes, I know the whole "healty baby, healthy mom" is the outcome everyone wants. BUT--the birth process is extremely important and I think it has lasting effects on mom and the babies. If I'm stuck in bed attached to monitors and get a stupid epidural I'm gonna be pissed!

One good thing about the visit is we (Me, Candy, & Elliot) got to hear both the babies heartbeats with the doppler. That was a first! Of course, we've seen them, but it was cool to hear them.

Well, I'm off to do something more productive than complain. Please pray that we will find a good doctor that understands the importance of natural birth-even with 2 babies! :-) Thanks! Also, if you are praying for us, I'd love if you'd start praying that I will be able to breasfeed these 2 babies. I think that's even more important than a natural birth--but the 2 can often go hand-in-hand.

Much Love,
Erin