At 36 week check up ELI is in position & Yazzie's belly has grown exactly 36cm. The blood work & growth is text book...no major cravings, no major weight gain & no depression. Lots of juicing & appropriate exercise has made this pregnancy as smooth & enjoyable as we could have ever hoped for. Final preparations are being made for our home delivery, free of bright lights, strangers & drugs. With the aid of our certified Midwife we will enjoy this magical moment in the comfort of our home, amongst family & friends. Birthing has been taking place at home for thousands of years with great success & occasional failure. We have no illusions, there is always & will always be risk. Our risk is minimized by the knowledge & experience of our certified Midwife. Do your research & make an educated decision, don't let society bully & persuade you against your ideals & beliefs. Know that there are many countries across Europe & throughout the world that fully support alternative birthing. Don't settle for the information your doctors give you, ask questions & do your research. The prenatals Kaiser sold us didn't even meet the minimum requirements their own doctors suggested. I had to analyze the contents, do the math & question multiple pharmacist to get a straight answer. Know what is going in your body, what it came from & where it came from. Find out how it was processed & preserved. Ignorance is not bliss. Do the best that you can with what is available. Most importantly live, love & laugh. It's a lot of work but you can still enjoy the journey. An occasional In N Out Double Double Animal Style with jalapenos is a special treat as long as it is in moderation & your giving your body everything else that it needs to perform properly. ENJOY.
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