A great deal I can tell you. After once again being made to feel like I was an irresponsible cow last week for even considering a homebirth the fact that a team of MW's have gone to bat for me and my case means a great deal.
My MW phoned me yesterday for a chat. She wanted to catch up with me before my 39 week appointment with her to see how I was doing after the Registrar/Consultant ear bashing I had last week
She also got a bit of one about my homebirth case from the Registrar it turns out. He said to her he realised I was not going to change my mind and my MW said no she is not. Good for her 
He also admitted I had been well informed and seemed to know what was what. Would be why his reasoning did not work on me maybe 
He was unimpressed I was opting for a homebirth though and told her as much. I apologised that he dragged her into it, she said she survived .
Anyways, my MW decided to review my case again with her fellow community MW's, just to be on the safe side. And they all agree that they will contiue to support me for a homebirth. My MW was not told of the babys most recent growth scan results (which show a levelling out of growth) and was surprised to learn the new figures and estimated weight of LO. She double checked my booking in BMI and weight gain and said the amount I've put on is pretty normal for pregnancy so she cannot see a problem with things, but understands of course Doctors are going to say otherwise.
We discussed at length about me going to hospital, either from free choice or because of a problem and we are both happy with how I feel about both aspects. I have decided for myself that if LO has not arrived by 41 weeks I shall deliver in hospital regardless then simply because baby could be a real biff and there is no definative way to know in advance. I'd rather make the concious choice of that now than when in labour and face feeling upset or something about it. I shall labour at home as long as possible but shall transfer when my MW feels the time is right. She has agreed to support me in this and understands my reasons. I will still hope for as natural and hands off labour as is possible even then.
As for the rest, I can only hope LO decides to arrive before then
My MW phoned me yesterday for a chat. She wanted to catch up with me before my 39 week appointment with her to see how I was doing after the Registrar/Consultant ear bashing I had last week
She also got a bit of one about my homebirth case from the Registrar it turns out. He said to her he realised I was not going to change my mind and my MW said no she is not. Good for her He also admitted I had been well informed and seemed to know what was what. Would be why his reasoning did not work on me maybe He was unimpressed I was opting for a homebirth though and told her as much. I apologised that he dragged her into it, she said she survived . Anyways, my MW decided to review my case again with her fellow community MW's, just to be on the safe side. And they all agree that they will contiue to support me for a homebirth. My MW was not told of the babys most recent growth scan results (which show a levelling out of growth) and was surprised to learn the new figures and estimated weight of LO. She double checked my booking in BMI and weight gain and said the amount I've put on is pretty normal for pregnancy so she cannot see a problem with things, but understands of course Doctors are going to say otherwise.
We discussed at length about me going to hospital, either from free choice or because of a problem and we are both happy with how I feel about both aspects. I have decided for myself that if LO has not arrived by 41 weeks I shall deliver in hospital regardless then simply because baby could be a real biff and there is no definative way to know in advance. I'd rather make the concious choice of that now than when in labour and face feeling upset or something about it. I shall labour at home as long as possible but shall transfer when my MW feels the time is right. She has agreed to support me in this and understands my reasons. I will still hope for as natural and hands off labour as is possible even then.
As for the rest, I can only hope LO decides to arrive before then
fingers crossed LO will arrive before 41 weeks...
