Loved reading this series!! Such a powerful story. Would love to hear more about your decision to have more kids and what those journeys were like after such a wild initial experience (if you’re willing to share, of course!!) and to answer one of your questions: birth taught me that there is no one “right” way to do anything (esp when it comes to guving birth & parenting). Life is about weighing the pros and cons for your personal situation and making the best decisions that you can in the moment!
Whew! We waited awhile before we decided to have more and of course I would be happy to share - they are both quite the experience as well. My son was diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth and my third was a big surprise - I got pregnant with an IUD. So no shortage of stories!
You are “right” there is no “right” way - my amazing coach gave me this quote yesterday from Joseph Campbell that is so fitting for this convo I have to share:
“If you see your path laid out before you in steps, it is someone else’s path. Your path happens in the moment when you take the next action.” (Note I paraphrased a bit).
Sounds like your family has been on quite the roller coaster! But wow, what a beautiful & crazy ride 💜 thanks so much for sharing that quote, it absolutely resonates!
I thought that I was the only one who actually liked those mesh undies! I have a pair stored in a baby memory box in my closet. And what a beautiful way to describe the NICU--a Heaven. I delivered two NICU graduates myself, so I understand your meaning. I was losing my mind too badly to notice and appreciate synchronicities and people showing up for me during my own experience, but that just brings me right to appreciating Numbers 9 and 10. Thank you for this.
Yay! Friends who love mesh underwear and have two NICU grads. Although it might be harder to find the mesh undies fans than it is NICU veterans - I had no idea how many of us there are until I experienced it the first time.
I am sorry you had a rough experience - it is so much and so overwhelming. I feel very fortunate that I had two relatively uneventful deliveries and easier recoveries myself - I know that helped me be able to process what was happening.
Sending lots of love! And you are so welcome. Thank you for reading.
Loved reading this series!! Such a powerful story. Would love to hear more about your decision to have more kids and what those journeys were like after such a wild initial experience (if you’re willing to share, of course!!) and to answer one of your questions: birth taught me that there is no one “right” way to do anything (esp when it comes to guving birth & parenting). Life is about weighing the pros and cons for your personal situation and making the best decisions that you can in the moment!
Whew! We waited awhile before we decided to have more and of course I would be happy to share - they are both quite the experience as well. My son was diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth and my third was a big surprise - I got pregnant with an IUD. So no shortage of stories!
You are “right” there is no “right” way - my amazing coach gave me this quote yesterday from Joseph Campbell that is so fitting for this convo I have to share:
“If you see your path laid out before you in steps, it is someone else’s path. Your path happens in the moment when you take the next action.” (Note I paraphrased a bit).
Sounds like your family has been on quite the roller coaster! But wow, what a beautiful & crazy ride 💜 thanks so much for sharing that quote, it absolutely resonates!
I thought that I was the only one who actually liked those mesh undies! I have a pair stored in a baby memory box in my closet. And what a beautiful way to describe the NICU--a Heaven. I delivered two NICU graduates myself, so I understand your meaning. I was losing my mind too badly to notice and appreciate synchronicities and people showing up for me during my own experience, but that just brings me right to appreciating Numbers 9 and 10. Thank you for this.
Yay! Friends who love mesh underwear and have two NICU grads. Although it might be harder to find the mesh undies fans than it is NICU veterans - I had no idea how many of us there are until I experienced it the first time.
I am sorry you had a rough experience - it is so much and so overwhelming. I feel very fortunate that I had two relatively uneventful deliveries and easier recoveries myself - I know that helped me be able to process what was happening.
Sending lots of love! And you are so welcome. Thank you for reading.