Some may think that this isn't something very romantic to do on Valentine's Day (don't worry we still had a dinner date!), but I can tell you there was no other way I wanted to spend the day with him. Knowing that we are starting a family soon, and that he is just as interested in how we bring our baby into this world, is very sexy ;) (and romantic!)
In my first post I mentioned how there are three birth centers in our area and we were able to visit two. I think it's a little early to write down comparisons but I can tell you that I'm leaning towards one slightly more than the other (final decision will be introduced at a later time). Here are a few factors that will go into the final decision:
- Location from home (wherever we buy a house in the near future)
- Closest hospital (in case of transport)
- Compatibility with staff/midwife(s)
- Comfort at facility for us, as well as family that is there the day of
*Something that DOES NOT factor into our decision, is the cost! Both birthing centers have the same costs for in-center births, and just slightly different prices for home births BUT this doesn't affect us in any way because how our insurance works both the deductible and co-payments are the same. This is good for us because cost doesn't factor into leaning one one way more than another to save a few bucks and can really decide on which one our gut tells us to go with.
I've mentioned before how Jorge and I are really trying to be as prepared as can be which is why we visited birthing centers before we're even pregnant, and why I'm constantly pinning stuff to my boards on Pinterest! Til then, more research and dreaming of the future!
Our Valentine's dinner at Dave & Busters 02/14/2013
Heather Ortiz, future mama to be
Heather Ortiz, future mama to be
