Dumped again!

The Bad News:

This is what I posted to one of my listservs on Tuesday . . .

So, after being told by my OB (during an exam) that I needed to find another doctor, then switching to a birth center which closed during my third trimester, and finding out in my last month that my insurance won't cover my birth, I've now been dumped by my labor coach ten days from my due date--via email! She's a friend who's also a massage therapist. I've always paid her for massages and when she lost her regular job last month, I offered to pay her to help me with some office work for my business. I guess putting finances into the relationship was a huge mistake, because she sent me an email this evening that she didn't think she'd be able to help me during my birth unless I paid her--by the hour! I'm still in shock--and worried not only about my birth, but about the days afterwards when she was supposed to be helping me out. While I'd love to take a few days to wallow in my personal pity party, I have anywhere from 0 to 17 days (assuming the midwife would let me go about a week over before talking induction) to figure out a plan of action. I'm going to immediately stop taking the evening primrose oiland red raspberry leaf tea. :-) . . .

The Good News:

I've gotten lots of good advice and offers of help. It's amazing how helpful complete strangers can be when the people you think are your friends let you down.

More Good News:

I had my 39 week appointment with my midwives today and the baby has dropped! It's all downhill from here . . .