u/Beautiful_Wallaby543

My first born was born at home, super easy labor and delivery. Basically textbook perfect. Imagine my surprise when I was diagnosed this week with gestational hypertension that was (but thankfully seems to be improving with medication) close to preeclampsia.

I am listening to the midwife and doctors, but am aiming to try to go into labor without induction if my labs and pressures remain stable. I will be giving birth in the hospital regardless of whether or not I’m induced, which is making me very nervous about the “cascade of interventions.”

Mostly I needed to vent my disappointment, but I was also hoping to hear stories from folks who’ve been in my shoes. Especially if you were able to go on to have a first or another homebirth later.

Thank you 🩵

If not, what are your reasons for homeschooling? Really I’m just curious. I was not homeschooled, but had a few homeschooled friends and plan to homeschool my 4 year old and my baby on the way.
Our local district has had decreasing math and reading scores since I was in school, and there’s been 3 school shooting threats just in the time since my son was born. On top of that, I’m a chef and I work second shift. I worked hard to get to my position and I don’t want to sacrifice my career or my participation in my children’s childhoods. My four year old does some preschool work books and we go to a lot of museums so far, but I’d like to get him into sports or music or something soon.

Thanks for reading!