The Midwife
We had the consultation with Lori Link, CNM.(certified nurse midwife) on Monday night--to see if everyone felt comfortable about "working" together on Baby Hilburn's home birth.
Lori has delivered for 4 of my friends (approximately 17 babies total between those friends!) and countless other women in the Springfield area (including Amish & Mennonite communities). I've known I wanted to use her for my own babies for 7-8 years. I was just afraid that she'd be retired by the time I got around to getting pregnant!
It was a great visit. Aaron & I really like her & feel comfortable trusting her with this birth. We're going to do our own preparations (Bradley method, etc.) but are glad to have someone so capable & knowledgeable on the other end. ;-)
Lori explained what she will and will not do: no twins, no breech, and a few other things that put our minds at ease.
We look forward to meeting with her April 16th to do preliminary blood work, medical histories & to hear the baby's heartbeat!!