Three

Sawyer Dawn turns three today. I haven't seen her in four months so I won't do my usual character study. I can't because four months is a long time in a little one's life and I am sure she is a whole new little lady. 

I will share one of my favourite Sawyer quotes. We skype with Mandi and the kids on occasion and at some point in our travels I asked her if I should have a baby. I am always trying to use the kids to convince Erik becoming a parent is a wonderful idea. Sawyer did not help my argument at all. Our brief conversation went as follows:

Me: Hey Sawy, should Auntie have a baby?

Sawyer: You don't want a baby. Babies are dangerous. 

Thanks a bunch, Bean!

It was three years ago that my obsession with labour and delivery was, well, born. Witnessing and being an active member in welcoming Sawyer into the world turned my interest into a full blown obsession! Her being so delightfully adorable certainly helped, but it was such a moving and humbling experience. 

It is what really made me consider becoming a midwife. 

And I am still considering it. Planning on it, even. Obviously this is would have to fit somewhere along with Erik finishing his Masters first and us having children at some point in time,  but I truly hope this dream is one day realized. I used to think that specializing in Labour and Delivery would be enough, but I want to take the extra step to midwifery. 

I hope they develop a bridge in program for nurses so I do not have to do another four year degree, but another four years of schooling would be worth it. 

Pregnancy. Labour. Delivery. Post Partum. All awesome! Mothers. Even more awesome! 

Oh to be a midwife.