The A Team

Lots has happen in the past couple weeks... days? I'm not sure. Time is crawling and whizzing by all at the same time. It's surreal. 

I feel good. I'm on Dilectin (started a week ago) which helps lull morning sickness.I have asked both my doctor and midwife about it and both have deemed if safe, claiming it is the most tested drug in North America and there are no side effects. I feel like I need to say that since both Moms cringed when I mentioned it. I find myself less interested in asking their advice then I expected. I get what I need from my specialists and the Internet. Its a different pregnancy then they had 30+years ago and a lot of their ideals are outdated, but I know they mean well. 

Anyways, the point of this post was to introduce the A team. Last night we had our first appointment with our Midwives. This is something I really wanted, even before becoming pregnant. I believe in Midwifery and love the ideals of it. Not everyone on my team has been supportive, but ultimately it is a decision left up to Richard and I.

We're working with the Burlington Midwifes. Our actual Midwife is Ann (+ her student April) and our back-up Midwife is Anita. This is where I got the 'A team' from. I like it and they seemed to enjoy it as well. 

Midwifes in Ontario are hard to come by, this is why I am so thrilled that we were accepted and after meeting everyone last night I feel like we're right where we need to be. It helps that Ann reminds me of Nan. She speaks with a British accent and started her career as a midwife in the UK... just like Nan. Ann has delivered 100s of babies and I feel very safe with her. April (her student for now) is lovely, someone I could be friends with, full of knowledge and a quick talker like myself. The only sad part is her placement ends in April, so we'll have a new student for delivery. I just hope her name starts with A.

I haven't met Anita yet, but our next appointment (in 4 weeks) will be with her. 

They answered a lot of questions and put my mind at ease. The entire process now seems so exciting. Richard seemed excited too... except for the 'home birth' option. He doesn't even want to consider it. We'll see... I think I am more comfortable in a hospital as well.

Ok... you've been introduced. 3 weeks till we get to SEE 'Zilla and I am very excited to get there. 

Love!