The Birth Of Anthony Sometimes I still cry in the shower…. It’s the only time when I’m alone with my thoughts and they always seem to turn to my births. The tears mostly come along with the memories of my 1st. Its only 4 years later that I dare to wonder, “How I will ever
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by Desirre O’Clair Belly masking is a crafty and creative way to honor a mother’s changing body during pregnancy. The time spent sitting for a belly mask can be a valuable introspective time during which a mother can center herself, communicate with her baby, or prepare for the transition that will come when her baby
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Why VBAC? I asked the women who are on the Special Scars ~ Special Women Facebook group to tell me in 50 words or less why they wanted to VBAC. Some of them had a hard time with the 50 words or less part, but this is what they had to say. Rowen B –
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The Emotional Side of Special Scars I have been trying to write something about the emotional side of Special Scars for over a year. It’s been extremely difficult for me. I started running out of time to get this written for this post, so Katie suggested asking the ladies of the group these questions: “How
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Birth Necklace by Kelly Fischer Recently one of my dear friends had an amazing HBAC, and as she prepared for her upcoming birth I was honored to organize a blessingway for her which included creating a birth necklace for momma. I realize not everyone is comfortable with the idea of creating jewelry – so before
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I had been hospitalized at 26 weeks for softening of my cervix which was then determined to be pre-term labor, thankfully the contractions stopped after being medicated. After four full days, I was discharged with medication (nifedipine) to take while on bed rest to discourage contractions. On Jan 27th, 2007 (30 weeks) I woke up
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Sorrow endureth for a night; but joy cometh in the morning. -Psalms 30:5 My life as a mother began on February 16, 2007, with the birth of my sweet Kate. I was induced with pre-eclampsia two days before my due date. Long story short, I ended up being completely dilated and after pushing, she never
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Lenore Calais February 22, 2011 12:42 pm 8 lbs 1 oz 20.5″ I’m the sort of person who recognizes patterns. I don’t have to try. I simply see them. My children are slowly teaching me that it’s okay to break them. I noticed several similarities between my first two pregnancies and births. Both children were
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I wish I hadn’t had the optional ultrasound at 20 weeks. Our midwife had given us the choice and we decided to find out if we were expecting a girl or a boy. Late in the afternoon a week later she called to tell me that there were some anomalies and that she was faxing
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Ok, I am going to confess something…I actually have no idea how to make this. But is this not full of the awesome? Even though the first time I saw it was on regretsy, and well, let’s just say the comments don’t fully appreciate all of the places where a uterus pinata would be met
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