Breastfeeding

Well. I just finished writing a long post about breastfeeding. I was nearing the end of the post when (as usual!) my computer shut itself down to do updates. Even though I had SAVED the post, it has disappeared. My first spare time to write something in days. My chance to use writing to support …

New Mother Fashion

I’ve been wearing some awesome things since giving birth. The best have probably been the disposable underwear: super-comfortable and practical! Next, to keep my glasses on my face I’ve attached a small elastic band around each earpiece so it doesn’t slip. Super practical and comfy! So my hair doesn’t tickle baby, hair is always back: …

Labour part 2

On arrival she offered to check my dilation (something that she doesn’t do routinely). I told her I wasn’t sure, because I didn’t want to be discouraged. She said she felt it would be encouraging, and I knew she would only tell me how it was going in positive terms. She checked and said I …

Labour

Our last midwife appointment was on Tuesday, Oct. 12 – 40 weeks pregnant. M wasn’t able to make it as he was trying to finish work in anticipation of baby’s imminent arrival, so I walked there on my own. It was good to have the chance to talk through my lingering anxiety over birth with …

baby

i am holding baby in my arms. she is the sweetest bundle of softness in the world. i am tired and heading to bed.

Being Ready

I have to conclude that readiness is a state of mind, though things on the outside can influence the mind. As of a week ago our house was still a mess. M had started renos on the back room. Essential for the winter (poorly insulated), but in the process we were dealing with an unfinished …