tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091624100099892305.post1751801421410575134..comments2022-04-13T04:52:24.398-07:00Comments on Life. Love. Babies.: Hospital tour.Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14698723611573468190noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091624100099892305.post-9518250987339634792011-02-04T07:28:43.951-08:002011-02-04T07:28:43.951-08:00Katherine, I hope you don't mind me commenting...Katherine, I hope you don't mind me commenting here, seeing as how it your family blog and all:)<br /><br />Anyway, first, I think you look lovely and radiant at 17 weeks along.<br /><br />Second, the fear of the unknown of giving birth in Germany is what led us to decide to wait to move until 6 weeks after Andre was born. It all felt overwhelming to me to both not know the practices and fear I wouldn't be able to communicate with the hospital staff. I am glad that you got what you wanted most - healthy baby and vaginal delivery - even though it was a tough go!<br /><br />In my family I happen to be surrounded by medication-free birth gurus (as I see them:), so if you're looking for some support, information, reading materials, and whatnot regarding achieving your goal for this next birth, let me know:)<br /><br />As for musts for newborns, the nightgowns where you don't have to button/unbutton every time you change them, the sleeping bags they have here in Deutschland (wish I had had these in the US), Boppy (or the Breastfriend), and a carrier (I have heard great things about the Moby, but have't used one yet. I like my Bjorn, but babies seem to grow out of it quickly. Also, I think a sling-style would be better so you have the option of breastfeeding on-the-go, so to speak.).<br /><br />Anyway, I probably could go on and on regarding the subject of childbirth, so I'll just stop now:)Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02327975199366234582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091624100099892305.post-34198248058722885412011-02-03T23:53:22.186-08:002011-02-03T23:53:22.186-08:00Thanks for the input ladies- Moby, Breastfriend (w...Thanks for the input ladies- Moby, Breastfriend (what a funny name), and a swing are all on my MUST have list too. <br /><br />Sarah- Good luck, I really would recommend having a babby here in Germany, I'd just be a bit better prepared than last time ;) Would you deliver at a German hospital? Or are you close to a big base? Feel free to email me with ANY questions- katherine.spiess at gmail.com. <br /><br />BobbysMommy- We actually used those same shields for a looong time (mostly because I was afraid to quit). . .but next time I will just get it clipped ASAP :) <br /><br />Erin- I know about wanting to tell your new pregnant friends SO much. . .without overwhelming them. . .it's a fine line :) But there is always so much to tell them! I'm hoping if I can write it out it will seem easier.Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14698723611573468190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091624100099892305.post-19314655163718662382011-02-03T11:46:21.037-08:002011-02-03T11:46:21.037-08:00Gosh. It feels like I was just going through this....Gosh. It feels like I was just going through this. My oldest turned six yesterday-- my youngest 4 two weeks prior. Feels like yesterday and a million years ago. So glad that you get to have a better experience this time around! that means so much! You are such a pretty pregnant woman!Bird's Eye View Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08813489889625737678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091624100099892305.post-15407284568508797652011-02-01T21:04:22.992-08:002011-02-01T21:04:22.992-08:00I LOOOOOOVED my midwife. She was so amazing. She&#...I LOOOOOOVED my midwife. She was so amazing. She's the reason I had no episiotomy. Fun fact: Her husband is a tattoo artist and has done tattoos for Tim McGraw and Angelina Jolie. :) My husband is not into new age stuff like midwives and baby signing, but even he was impressed with her. If I ever have another baby I would want another midwife. The doctor was only in my room for maybe two minutes and was completely absent for the delivery. <br /><br />My next door neighbor is pregnant for the first time. I'm trying not to overwhelm her with information but I keep thinking to myself to remember to tell her lots of stuff before she has the baby.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00549950320022336043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091624100099892305.post-77530753110374863272011-01-31T20:19:43.207-08:002011-01-31T20:19:43.207-08:00Okay, things I think every Momma with a newborn sh...Okay, things I think every Momma with a newborn should have...(since you asked!)<br /><br />My Brest Friend nursing pillow (especially if you've had a C-Section)<br /><br />The Fisher-Price "My Little Lamb" swing (the only place my colicky newborn would sleep!)<br /><br />I would say a co-sleeper, but since we are STILL fighting the good fight to get our 9 month old OUT of our bed, maybe not. I just got SO spoiled nursing him, placing him in the co-sleeper and going back to sleep, uninterrupted for the rest of the night...<br /><br />I know how frustrating it can be when you get mixed opinions on breastfeeding. I had the same problem (kinda). I had about 3 LC's, 3 nurses and 2 doctors telling me ALL different things. Bobby was tongue tied too, but he worked it out on his own. If this happens with baby #2, I swear by the Medela nipple shields (which also help if baby is making you sore from feeding). I fed Bobby exclusively with them for about 1 week and then voila...we were nursing without them and have been going strong ever since.<br /><br />Sorry for the rambling...<br /><br />BTW, I wish I looked that good at 17 weeks! :)BobbysMommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16950484831591134529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091624100099892305.post-14973926785208397802011-01-31T17:37:26.420-08:002011-01-31T17:37:26.420-08:00Interesting post, my friend. You're looking g...Interesting post, my friend. You're looking goooooooooood! Let's see... my must haves... Infant swing, Moby wrap (SOOO wish I would've known about those before Will was 5 months), jumperoo. That might be it from me.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16469755092950315814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091624100099892305.post-52017210164553936402011-01-31T13:02:20.456-08:002011-01-31T13:02:20.456-08:00This was a great post! Thanks for sharing what you...This was a great post! Thanks for sharing what your past hospital experience in Germany was like. Hopefully you will share even more. We are currently trying to get pregnant with baby #2. We had our first child in the states at a military hospital. We didn't have the best experience either but are hoping for better this next time around! We are currently weighing our options about whether to have #2 in Germany or go back to the states.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199770448171471253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091624100099892305.post-27531195854147843912011-01-31T12:54:06.276-08:002011-01-31T12:54:06.276-08:00That is a great picture! My little gal (looks abo...That is a great picture! My little gal (looks about the same age as yours) is also obsessed with her winter boots and wearing them in the house!The Tompkins Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13724802755291279168noreply@blogger.com