This article was published last May. It is about public forums and uses our story as an example. I sent a question to Laurie Kelley, and she passed it on to her readers. I did get lots of feedback. Some was helpful, but some was very insulting and judgemental.
http://www.kelleycom.com/pen/may2010pen.pdf
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Malakai's Birth Video
I've never shared Malakai's birth video on this blog. Here it is if you are interested. This is the first birth we planned with the knowledge that our baby had a 50% chance of hemophilia. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvRJB5V0nxk
Sorry for the L-O-N-G absence!! I'm back!
Since last May, I have started a BWB facebook page. That seems to be the best way to contact people, but I want to get back to writing! I really don't get too much feedback on my page, but I hope some of the topics make some people think. I have gotten a few birth stories. One thing that continues to dominate my thinking is the fact that bleeds are caused by interventions!! My husband and I want to have more children. We did have an awesome birth with Malakai at the hospital, but the newborn care protocols are not very hemophilia safe. For example: if he'd had hemophilia, the heel prick would've probably caused a bleed. We were able to get oral vitamin K, though. That was very good since they wouldn't let us refuse it. If we could be guaranteed that our baby would not be handled roughly or be poked, I would definitely have another hospital water birth, and consider that our best choice. Until I can have that guaranteed, I still have my doubts. #5 is not on his/her way yet, but if we get any exiting news, you are welcome to join us in planning for another bubble wrapped birth! ;o)
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