My Doctor's Take on Birth Plans

post from From Marriage to Motherhood on 20 November 2009 06:19:00 AM. © From Marriage to Motherhood

So while I was at the Doctor's office yesterday I asked his opinion on Birth Plans {you may recall this post that I did}. It took him a second to respond. I think he wanted to watch his words carefully. He basically summed up his reply by saying, "If you want me to dress up and cluck like a chicken than that's what I'll do if you think it will make your labor experience better".

I think I would totally take him up on that offer, just to see if he really would do it, IF it wasn't for the fact that he will be the first person that my child will see when she's out of the womb and she may turn around and climb back into my uterus if she sees this scary bright yellow furry bird gripping her to come towards the light....

My Doctor did tell me about a woman who had in her birth plan that she did not want to be connected to an IV but that she wanted an epidural when she was at 2 cm. Apparently it just doesn't work like that. I've concluded that my birth plan will be a short wish list rather than a long drawn out one. Between my mouth piece and having my husband and mother with me - and the knowledgeable, well-trained Doctors and nurse staff - I'm confident I will be in good hands.

But I still may ask my Doctor to cluck like a chicken for kicks.

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Care for a Cookie

post from Pip Pip and All That on 20 November 2009 06:00:27 AM. © Pip Pip and All That

These cookies by Better Bit of Butter are delightful! Available in all kinds of colors and designs, you may even customize them for the wedding or for an event you are planning. They would be lovely served at a shower or as a favor, and you would be far from disappointed if there were any [...]Related posts:

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Wedding Shoes

post from Beau-Coup Wedding Blog on 20 November 2009 05:00:08 AM. © Beau-Coup Wedding Blog

It’s fairly common knowledge that most girls like shoes. That’s why a bride’s shoes are almost as important as the dress for some brides. That’s why this post is dedicated entirely to shoes!{Images from: Rock n Roll Bride, Lisa Kae Photography, Rock n Roll Bride, Polka Dot Bride, Rock n Roll Bride}For some brides it’s [...]

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Twilight Wedding Inspiration

post from Green Wedding Shoes - Southern California Wedding Inspiration for the Modern Bride on 20 November 2009 04:30:00 AM. © Green Wedding Shoes - Southern California Wedding Inspiration for the Modern Bride

Ok fellow Twilight fans, today is the day - New Moon is out! Anyone planning to see it this weekend? I'm hoping to catch it on Sunday. I know the Twilight wedding isn't until book 3 - Eclipse, but I thought it would be fun to do a post on some wedding inspiration from the movie. Who doesn't love a good love story! I think that is what attracts a lot of us to the Twilight stories - ok, ok, maybe Rob Pattison has something to do with us loving the movies also :) I've been in Twilight mood the past few weeks - along with a lot of us! - and I've been thinking there are some great ideas you can bring into your wedding - or I hope we will see in Bella and Edward's wedding...

The location of Forks, Washington would make for some amazing pre-wedding photos.

twilight wedding inspiration Oregon washington
{top photo by Punam Bean, Bottom from flickr}

Fashion. Bella's favorite color is brown, so how perfect are these fun sparkling brown shoes to bring a bit of brown in. I love the long flowy hair - simple and elegant. Also, a great necklace with a red jewel would make a great statement. For the groom, I love a more modern look.

twilight wedding shoes groom necklace kristen stewart rob pattison
{shoe photo by Jasmine Star, Kristen Stewart and Edward photos from Instyle, necklace photo from Pure }

A ruffled tulip for the flowers. According to legend, the tulip symbolizes "perfect love." I picture Bella in a wedding dress with some vintage lace inspiration. Bridesmaids in dark, deep red.

twilight wedding inspiration dress ruffled parrot tulip
{top photo by Jonas Peterson, bottom left dress by Casablanca, bottom right from flickr}

The ceremony would take place in the woods. How perfect is this setting below? Music played on a piano of course!

twilight wedding inspiration ceremony in the woods
{left photo & bottom right by Punam Bean, Top right by Leigh Miller}

Lots and lots of twinkling lights. There needs to be dancing under the lights :)

twilight wedding under the lights
{top photo by Ben Blood, bottom photos from twilight}

Reception with lots of ruffled tulips and Italian food. An exit with lots of red ribbons.

twilight wedding inspiration ruffled parrot tulip ribbons at exit
{top left photo from Each Little World, top right by Jose Villa, photo with ribbons unknown, bottom by Robert Sukrachand}

What do you guys think, how do you picture their wedding? Anyone getting married in the woods of the Northwest? Such a dreamy location!

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FF: monique lhuillier

post from The Unbride - A Unique and Unusual Wedding Blog on 20 November 2009 03:20:05 AM. © The Unbride - A Unique and Unusual Wedding Blog

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Love decorations Attend a lot of weddings The
Wedding Decorator wants you!

post from Wedding Decorator Blog on 20 November 2009 02:39:00 AM. © Wedding Decorator Blog

If you’re a regular reader (and I actually don’t think I have that many), you’ve probably noticed my posting frequency has really dropped off. There is a good reason, and he’s only 6 and a half months in the womb so far. But it doesn’t help you out as far as ideas for your wedding!Photo [...]

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Real Wedding: Oheka Castle

We were delighted to receive pictures of a recent wedding at Oheka Castle in New York! The couple used our compasses and made them personal by tying a note that read "we found each other now find table 2" - so creative!

{calligraphy in Bickam Swash Caps}

The wedding was filled with personal touches, like these antique hankerchiefs as save the dates, and telegrams that each guest received after RSVPing yes, and a personal note from the couple upon arrival at their hotel.

And the room at Oheka? Elegantly clean & breathtaking...

All photographs courtesy of Justin & Mary Photography. Visit their blog for more details on this beautiful affair!

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Behold this Space!

Oh.my.word.

When I came across this bedroom and bathroom I swooned. Everything about it is lovely. The pairing of the colors is genuis. Totally not the norm.
Can I please retreat here!?!....

And the bathroom!!! I can't even put it into words....
Images from Coastal Living

Big kudos to the designer who put these looks together!!

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