+++Dede's (DNesbitt) Birth Lodge!+++

**Melychang** · 10-29-2008, 08:41 PM

What a beautiful intro! I love hearing about how you and your dh met and dated. I look forward to reading about your journey and birth.

**newbeginnings** · 10-29-2008, 09:34 PM

Thanks so much for sharing your story, it was great!

I LOVE yall's wedding pics - yall are too, too cute! Can't wait to see your little girl! Are you guys planning on having more kids after Ava....? Or haven't thought that far ahead yet, haha?

**wishing4agirl** · 10-29-2008, 10:07 PM

You didn't scare me off. I am just joining the fun. What an amazing intro. And BTW I'm glad your a "Jesus fanatic" or "Jesus Freak" as we are often called. What leads you to wanting a birth the way God had intended? Or is it just that reason itself?

**DNesbitt** · 10-29-2008, 10:08 PM

Thanks everyone... it was a lot getting that intro into words. But thankfully I'm a pretty wordy person - so it was FUN!

Melissa - it's funny that you ask about more kids. My parents keep telling us we need to go ahead and start planning for #2 because Ava belongs to them. I love my parents - so honest. We plan on having another child... maybe in 1.5 - 2 years if everything is looking okay. But who knows - Ava wasn't supposed to make her appearance for another 5 years

**newbeginnings** · 10-29-2008, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by DNesbitt

But who knows - Ava wasn't supposed to make her appearance for another 5 years

LOL!!! Yup, Joss wasn't supposed to show up for a couple more years either.... Sounds like God gave us both our little girls for his own reasons!

I am glad HE knows what the plan is, cause some days I really wonder hahaha....

**DNesbitt** · 10-29-2008, 10:24 PM

Yea.. I have NO idea what's happening anymore. Everytime I think I maybe, sort of, kind of, if you squint your eyes and turn your head to the left have it figured out - WHAM! Everything changes.

Angela... our birth choice changed drastically from what we initially set out to do. When we found out we were pregnant I was already saying ' yep, natural all the way baby!' But then I realized I only wanted to do it so I could be like those smug moms you know who say 'oh yes darling, I went natural and it was a breeze. I've had more pain getting my legs waxed.' So after I realized I just wanted bragging rights I decided screw that - epidural for me, I don't need to be a hero.

Then we took a class based off the book Birthing from Within.

Whoa... everything, and I mean EVERYTHING changed. It's amazing what information, research, and the truth can do to a persons thinking. I'm all for an intervention free natural birth. And dh is even more stoked about it.

**DNesbitt** · 10-30-2008, 10:32 AM

I had my 36 week 2 day appointment on Tuesday and I gained 3 pounds... in a week. I've only gained 28 pounds total this entire pregnancy.. but the 3 pound jump coupled with my blood pressure was a little high and they found protein in my urine has me at home today doing a 24 urine collection.

Joy. But at least I get to work from home today. I couldn't imagine keeping a cooler of urine in my fridge at work. They already eat and drink what's not theirs - they'd be in for a real treat with this one

**Jenn0113** · 10-30-2008, 11:02 AM

1st - I never knew how much you and I have in common! Jus and I met while I was working for our churches young adult ministry and he was our volunteer graphic artist.

2nd - No one ever has heard of Return to Oz! How has this movie not gotten around...I love it!

3rd - Your entire story had me crying...I love it! TFS