My Birth Plan

I have been writing and rewriting this post for several weeks now in preparation to Goose's birth however it just never got done. But before I share my birth story I wanted to share what I was hoping for it to be.

Before Birth:

• I didn't want any restrictions on how overdue I was aloud to do
• I did not want to be induced unless there was a true medical reason that caused myself or Pilot to be put in danger. If induction was necessary I wanted to try natural ways (ex: striping membranes) before using medical ways
• Minimal exams
• If less than 4 centimeters I wanted to labor at home

Labor:

• No restrictions on moving around and changing positions to be comfortable
• Quiet environment, low lights and soft music playing
• Since I had to have an IV I wanted it capped off and only used if necessary
• I wanted to use gravity-enhancing positions to promote decent and delivery
• I didn't want continuous monitoring
• No pain medication offered!

Delivery:

• I didn't want an episiotomy 
• I wanted a mirror to watch Pilot be delivered
• Pilot placed on my stomach right after delivery

After Delivery:

• I wanted Hubby to cut the cord
• I wanted to breastfeed as soon as possible after delivery
• I wanted him to room in with me unless medically unable

So that is the extent of what I wanted! I plan to have what actually happen posted on Thursday so come and read it because you will want to hear this one.