I don't know if I have shared this yet, but two of my girlfriends (and their husbands) asked me to support them in their labor and delivery! They are both first-time parents and I am so very excited to share in this experience with them.
One of the sweet babes is due in just three weeks. I think the count is down to 18 days now. I cannot wait!
Mandi's doctor is in Vernon so we have been carpooling to her appointments together. Her appointments have been on days that I do not have classes so I have been able to make a few of them. It is fascinating to learn more about pregnancy, labor and delivery along with Mandi. Her doctor is phenomenal and very receptive to me being at the appointments and at the birth. I love the appointments even when all we do is listen to the baby's heartbeat and see how much he/she has grown (via the size of Mandi's belly).
The more I learn about pregnancy, labor and delivery, the more excited I am to experience it for myself. I am amazed at what our bodies are capable of and how amazing the uterus is. Seriously! Amazing! My fear of labor and delivery is dispelled as I replace it with knowledge. Knowledge is power!!! Not that I am still not intimidated of the thought of the intensity of the pain/emotions.
I should probably clarify that I have no intention of becoming pregnant in the near future. Let's all remember that I still have a year of school left and then Erik needs (in his own words) a "sugar mama" for a while. That doesn't make me any less excited about having children of my own (the Lord willing).
Love, the soon-to-be Sugar-Mama
2 comments:
You are so lucky that you are developing an interest and respect for this process Before vs. During or After. So lucky. This is the way it SHOULD be, instead of being bewildered and scrambling to read up during pregnancy. You will be able to savor it so much more sweetly when your time comes, Suger Mama.
Very, very, very cool.
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