The day Alice got her one month shots, Henry and I took her to Cape Cod for the weekend. She cried the entire weekend. I am not exaggerating. There seemed to be nothing we could do to comfort her except hold her (both of us) and nurse her (me). I had borrowed a ring sling …
Micah at 1 week plus 1 day Let’s get to the punchline first: Micah was born on the bathroom floor at the birthing center up in Danbury. But the story starts on Monday. I went in for my weekly check-up with the midwives. They hooked me up for a non-stress test, and the machine picked …
Micah Solomon Thursday, August 8, 2013 Seven Pounds, Two Ounces 20 Inches 3:20 pm Fast and Furious Labor Birth Story to Come
I like reading and watching birth stories in the weeks leading up to birth. Here’s another one from Documenting Delight, one of my favorite blogs. I have four weeks to go, and I have some things crossed off my “Nesting To Do” list. The summer is flying by.
My favorite thing to do while waiting for a baby (9 weeks to go!) is to read birth stories and watch birth videos. I watched this one yesterday, shot by Georgia of Documenting Delight. I love the mother’s poise but I won’t pretend that’ll be me. I was a wild animal when I was pushing …