having a baby

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Stretch Marks and Doulas

I am shallow. I admit it. I have only known I am pregnant for 6 days...however, I have already ordered anti-stretch mark cream. Very expensive cream, might I add. It seems that the general consensus on stretch-marks were that you are genetically inclined to either get them or not. If you already have stretch marks, you probably will get stretch marks.

Well, I have stretch marks on my breasts and my thighs. So, I will surely be getting more. However, I will nevertheless try out this cream, I don't want to give up the battle without a fight.

Another thing I have been obsessively researching is doulas and midwives. I would really like to go as natural as possible. A home birth would be great...however, I know my husband wouldn't agree to it...so a compromise will be a birthing coach/midwife. And I just wanted to see what my options were here, locally. I don't really need to contact anyone for at least another 5 months...but I like knowing my options early.

Anyone else have specific things they worried about as soon as they knew they were pregnant?

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