If you could peek through our windows, you might think we were going on vacation. We’ve got a couple suitcases packed. There’s a big bag of granola bars and snacks ready to go. We’re doing last-minute laundry. There is a checklist on the diningroom table of last-minute things to remember: Continue reading “Bon voyage”
Camera ready
Baby can be born now, it’s fine: “the new camera”:http://boydsnest.org/news/2006/tracking-baby arrived today. Continue reading “Camera ready”
Interesting developments
Well, since my midwife appointment this morning, I’ve been having some consistent cramping. What does this mean? Continue reading “Interesting developments”
Bring it on
Today I had another midwife appointment — everything is looking good: weight, blood pressure, no swelling, etc. Jenny checked me and said I’m 1/2 cm dilated (better than nothing) Continue reading “Bring it on”
Sooner or later
They told us that labor would be hard, but I don’t think I’ve heard anyone say that the _waiting_ for labor would be so hard! (Maybe you forget this part once it’s all over.) But there’s a curious phenomenon: we have to keep wrestling our own experience down to keep our eyes on something bigger that we know to be true. Continue reading “Sooner or later”
labor projects
Most of the natural childbirth books I’ve been reading advocate planning a few “labor projects” — enjoyable things to work on when you are in early labor. Often, early labor isn’t terrifically painful, but it can get a bit dull, Continue reading “labor projects”
“I AM DOING IT”
One of my favorite parts in the book _Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason_ is Bridget’s account of writing up her Colin Firth interview. After days of being nagged by her supervisor and avoiding the project through a series of snacks, naps, and smokes, Continue reading ““I AM DOING IT””
The AND stance
Last night, I had some trouble falling asleep. Not particularly surprising, considering our exciting day, and then experiencing the over-stimulation of skimming through several baby books and freaking out about sleep deprivation. Continue reading “The AND stance”
Tracking Baby
With help from our anticipated tax refund, last night I ordered a new digital camera. When it arrives, it will replace the one I still think of as “new,” but which is almost five years old. So now I’m waiting for _two_ little deliveries. The difference is, I get a FedEx tracking number for the camera so I can expect it on Monday. I want a tracking number for Baby! Continue reading “Tracking Baby”
Baby Catcher review
It just occurred to me that some readers of Boyds’ Nest News might be interested in “my recent book review”:http://www.jonboyd.org/reviews/000073.php of Peggy Vincent’s _Baby Catcher: Chronicles of a Modern Midwife_. That is all.