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February 11, 2008 - Last Pregnant Belly Pose
While taking a nap, I awoke to a stream of water coming out of me. My water broke at 3:30pm, (33 of course). Baby J has begun the journey upon entering the world. I enter this passage with ease, confidence and faith. And yes, mostly excitement that soon I will hold my angel in my arms. This picture was taken minutes after my water breaks. Feeling graceful, knowing this would be the last photograph of Baby J on the inside. The last photo of the amazing process of pregnancy. Joy fills my heart. Thank you God for the gift of carrying Life.
February 10, 2008 - 39 Weeks
Spending a beautiful Sunday afternoon with some of my favorite ladies. Surrounded by love and feeling really close to meeting my Baby J.
February 4, 2008 - 38 Weeks
I am so thankful that my brother and I have gotten the chance to share this blessed experience together. Our children and going to be super close cousins and the greatest of friends. We have had the good fortune of getting to spend time with Adam, Ashly, & Elijah. In this picture Josephine is holding Elijah over the belly and womb of Baby J. It was a moment I could have taken a thousand pictures of. I am excited for the day when our children can look back at this picture and feel the love we all share. 
I love being pregnant, or should I say, I love Josephine being pregnant, but I guess in a way we both are. Anyway you look at it, this process has been fun, educational, grounding, and has brought me and Josephine even closer together.
February 1, 2008 - The Birthing Tub
We enjoyed a great welcome into our birthing month. Joshua set up our birthing tub and I have been truly enjoying it. I am in it several times a day and it really helps me relax and unwind before going to bed. It feels like heaven on my sometimes aching body. Especially for my hips. I get to move around easily in different positions and just let my belly hang. It feels therapeutic on my entire system. It is set up in our living room, near the projector screen Josh bought for us over the holidays. I got to watch a good part of a movie while floating around. So delicious.
January 29, 2008- Feeling Baby J
Today I got an amazing reality check. I had an appointment with my midwife, Amrit, and was telling her about how I was still running around town, running all these errands and feeling a little hectic about all there was to do. She advised me that I should be careful with my energy, that I should be nesting and get as much rest as possible because I was going to need it if I went into labor, which she mentioned could happen at any time now. Though I knew she was right, my stubborn mind felt I couldn't settle or be at ease until I got some major things off my to-do list. So although I was outwardly agreeing, inside I was telling myself it's okay to keep pushing on. I think Amrit picked up on this because she suggested that we do a pelvic exam to check on the baby, which usually is not her procedure of how she takes the baby stats. As she was feeling around inside she said, " I can feel the baby's head. Baby J has dropped into the pelvic cavity." She had me put on gloves to feel and I can't express the feeling in my heart when I felt Baby J's head. I was touching my baby. The feeling overwhelmed me with joy and excitement. It meant the baby really could be with us any day now. That the baby was positioning itself for the birth journey. I know this could also mean that the baby still could have a couple of weeks, yet my entire perspective changed. All that I felt was important to do, that I could not let go of before, just seemed to float away. It finally hit me that I really could go into labor at any moment and that being calm and settled was so necessary for the adventure I am about to embark on. My spirit felt uplifted and my priorities redirected. I am grateful that Amrit knows me so well and that she suggested the exam. It changed everything. I really feel blessed that she will be at my side during labor.
Also another reason to celebrate is that today my little niece, Ava Elisabeth, was born. She is healthy and beautiful and she and my sister,Rosa, are doing great. Thank you God for the amazing blessing of bringing Baby Ava into our lives. May she be a light for all of us.
Also another reason to celebrate is that today my little niece, Ava Elisabeth, was born. She is healthy and beautiful and she and my sister,Rosa, are doing great. Thank you God for the amazing blessing of bringing Baby Ava into our lives. May she be a light for all of us.
January 25, 2008- 37 Weeks
Feeling great and celebrating these last few weeks of pregnancy. I am at the stage of pregnancy where I am starting to get ready/anxious about the birth. Lots to do before the baby comes. It is funny because I have come down to about three outfits I can comfortably wear now. So I guess you can say I am also starting to feel excited about having my body back. Oh the luxury it will be to be able to sleep on my belly again. Though I know I will miss being pregnant. The belly globe is an amazing rest for my arms when standing or sitting. Plus I love all the belly rubs.
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