The Birth Place

To our family and friends,

I wanted to share a little bit about The Birth Place so you know where Jhonen will (hopefully!) be born and where to find us when the time comes.  I chose The Birth Place because I really wanted to be able to feel that I could completely  trust my doctors to treat Jhonen and me exactly how I would want us to be treated during this entire process. I wanted to know that I wouldn’t have to fight for what I wanted or defend my preference for natural childbirthing if at all possible.  I just adore all of the wonderful women who work at The Birth Place.  I look forward to each appointment because, at each one, I learn something new and feel better and better about how Jhonen is doing. They patiently listen to each of my questions and answer them thoughtfully.

You can see where Jhonen will be born here. It is in Winter Garden right off the toll road 429  at Plant Street (bring toll money/a sunpass if you plan to come!)  There is a waiting room with a TV and a refrigerator. There are three birthing rooms with tubs, CD players, beds, rocking chairs, and all the comforts of home. I will probably not be staying there long after the baby is born. I am not required to stay overnight or anything. It sort of depends on how it all goes. I will have Ben make calls as soon as possible before, during, and after.

Thanks for all your support. i know many of you are nervous. Just know that I am concentrating on best-case scenarios, but feel confident that my midwives know what to do in case things don’t go as planned.  So no worrying!

I love you all and can’t wait to show you this adorable, healthy baby Jho-Jho!