Oh my, what a delight this little girl is! About 33 hours into the Lucy Era, Ann and I can report “all systems go.” Here are just a very few of the highlights (including a photo): Continue reading “33:00 LE”
Lucy is here!
We’re so delighted that our daughter has been born! Her name is Lucy — “Lucia Martha Boyd”:http://lucyboyd.com/about/, in full — and both she and Ann are doing great.
No time right now for the full blow-by-blow, but Lucy was born this morning (April 25) at 8:49 am, after just about 12 hours of labor by Ann. Continue reading “Lucy is here!”
Bring it on: The labor post
So much for “getting some rest”:/news/2006/early-labor/, as we had hoped: Ann’s contractions have kept steady and increased in intensity all evening — way too much for her to ignore. Continue reading “Bring it on: The labor post”
Early labor?
Ann and I are super excited, though we’re trying to remain calm: All evening she’s been having pretty regular (though brief) contractions — but now they’ve been getting stronger and longer for some time. Continue reading “Early labor?”
T minus 4 days
We had a good appointment today with Jenny the Midwife, and we set a date for induction: this Friday, April 28. We also talked about things we can do before then: Continue reading “T minus 4 days”
Due date +7
One week past Baby’s due date, and no sign of her initiating her journey to the outside world. I did, however, have a series of dreams last night that I was in labor — does that mean anything? I’m feeling quite peaceful about the waiting today. We have an appointment with Jenny the Midwife tomorrow, and we’ll make a plan for the week and discuss the timeline for giving Baby an eviction notice.
Or maybe she’ll decide to come out tonight!
Due date +6
Yesterday, I ran into my friend Marijean from “church”:http://gracechurchchicago.org on my way to Target. We talked briefly about the main topic in my life: “When is the baby going to come out???” She said something offhand that really encouraged me: Continue reading “Due date +6”
Due date +5
The other morning, I woke up early (to pee, of course), and was feeling grumpy about not being in labor yet. In my half-awake state, I got back in bed and decided to talk to Baby. I visualized three chairs: Baby in one, my body in another, and the placenta in the third. Continue reading “Due date +5”
Birthing from Within, by Pam England & Rob Horowitz
I’m not sure if *every* pregnant woman needs to read this book, but I would definitely recommend it for those who are pursuing non-medicated childbirth. Or those who are inclined to be “artistic.” Or those who like to ponder deep questions. Or generally interesting people. Basically, anyone who is friends with me. Continue reading “Birthing from Within, by Pam England & Rob Horowitz”
Due date +4
I don’t know what happened, but this morning I woke up feeling that I have a lot to be grateful for. I said to Jon, “It is good that we don’t live in the 1600s. We don’t have to worry about the baby staying in so long that she stops thriving.” Jon said, “There are a lot of good things about not living in the 1600s.” “Like toilets,” I said. Continue reading “Due date +4”