I was told that from the time the options were presented until the time we made a decision was about an hour. But all I remember from that time was lying on the bed next to Rob, sleeping deeply in between contractions and waking to endure them. I lost all sense of time. I had [...]
Posts Tagged ‘strength’
6 Apr
Elijah’s Birth Story, Part III
[Note: This part begins a challenging time in my labor. But as you read, know that I do not regret birthing at home or naturally, and will absolutely do it again next time. I don't believe these challenges were a result of not being in a hospital, but rather were a necessary part of my [...]
5 Apr
Elijah’s Birth Story, Part II
We awoke with the sunrise and I realized the contractions were still present, although not as strong as when we went to bed. It was unseasonably warm in Tehachapi—in the upper 50s—for a January day. We gathered the dogs into the car and headed to a favorite breakfast spot, a local diner named Kelcy’s. I [...]
14 Dec
Doing What’s Necessary
This weekend I learned more about wielding a ultility knife, a crowbar, and caulking than I ever anticipated in these early weeks of our time on the homestead. When we bought the house–which is about 60 years old–we knew that we wanted to replace the carpet in the bathroom and completely remodel the guest bathroom. [...]
Just a joyful Catholic girl trying to live as simply and consciously and gratefully as possible in this beautiful, amazing world...and bringing as many as possible along for the ride.
