Thursday, July 15, 2004

Still no baby, but things are looking good!

Every time I write about my sister's pregnancy, I forget to mention that they have decided to go with a midwife. Apparently, the midwife is covered by BC medical, so it is an alternative option to the obstetrician. I guess they picked this way because it's a more personal service. As I write, the midwife is at their house, waiting until she's ready to go to the hospital. She's 5 cms dilated, and still at home! I have one very brave sister! So I guess when they go to the hospital, it will be the midwife, my sister, and her partner, B, all in the delivery room. And B gets to do the actual delivery himself! He's had lessons the last couple of weeks on how to turn the head, and get the shoulders out, etc. So he'll be delivering their baby! My mom gets to be there too now, as they need someone to take the pictures. B was originally going to do it, but he'll be a little too busy now. My mom thinks that's so fantastic that he gets to do the actual delivery, but N thinks that he might throw up if he had to do it. I think that my sister and B are a little bit earthier than N and I. Just a tad. So I told N not to worry, I think I'll be fine with a doctor doing the delivery. And probably lots of drugs!

Anyway, that's it for the update. Next post should have a baby announcement!!!

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