I took five minutes yesterday to get quiet. One. Two. Three. Four. Five. It felt like 40 and I swear it added a year back to my life. I gained a sense of calm, peacefulness, a centeredness and focus I hadn’t felt in weeks or maybe months. I took that calm with me on a jog and noticed the trees, …
Snowflakes and Labor
Kind of like snowflakes, no two labors are exactly alike. And despite months and hours of preparation, there will be surprises. Now, I am certain that this is the ONLY guarantee! Here are a few of my unlikely surprises. Things I didn’t think would happen or could never have known I would do during labor: 1.) Call out for the …
The Unkempt, Delirious Days of Motherhood
I will admit it. I was one of those pregnant women who didn’t waste any time planning for all things related to baby. Right away, I chose a theme for the nursery, scoured Craigslist for rocking chairs, bookshelves, Peter Rabbit rugs and curtains. The nursery items were just the beginning. The list was long–baby registry, birth classes, birth plan, pregnancy …