January 27, 2009 I only slept 3 hours last night and I’m finally experiencing some physical relief from my traumatic labor experience 2.5 weeks ago. While I spend most of my days on the couch feeding the baby, I still try to juggle my fatigue with article deadlines, C.OR.E. meetings, care home work responsibilities and family commitments. I’ve definitely tapered my schedule since Christian’s birth, but I haven’t totally eliminated all my routine tasks. Originally, I thought planning continued extensive…
Christian’s BIRTHday story
January 8, 2009January 8, 2009 When the doctor said I was almost ready to push, I stared at David with glistening eyes and a quiver in my voice. I quietly said, “do you remember when we first met…how long ago that seemed?” He nodded with a slight smile on his face. “do you remember when we first talked about having kids…?” My tears finished my sentence. Thoughts of our original intentions, our bonded love and our emotional journey together filled my soul.…
a year of blessings
January 1, 2009December 31, 2008 I began 2008 in Hawaii, fresh in love and ready to tackle on new goals. Never in my wildest dreams could I have fathomed ending the year in the place I am today. At this very moment, I can feel the baby moving forcefully inside my tummy in fact, he hasn’t stopped for about an hour now. I love placing my left hand right below my breasts and feeling the baby’s feet press up against my diaphragm. …