So.... I had a baby!

I had a home-birth with a midwife. Before you decide to comment saying "Boy, your brave." please remember who I am. CRAZY RESEARCHER GIRL!!  I educated the heck outta myself! Anywho. This is my experience. 

The Art of the Pregnant Hug

Figuring out how to get a decent hug while hugely pregnant has been a bit of a puzzle. Side hugs are the new cool thing. With a big 'ol baby in the front makes for practically zero contact or weird acrobatics. At least my belly doesn't hinder any kisses! :)

More Feet....

With all these comics on feet, you'd think I have a weird fetish or something. Really though, its just on my mind a lot because my feet swollen like this, hinder many of my favorite activities... like standing and walking.... and sitting. Seriously! Sewing and creating is no fun when your feet are balloons!

More Poor Feet

I was feeling like I had to do these every day, but Mike says I don't have to. I'm glad. I think it might have become a chore, but for now I'm having fun. Husbands are great like that.

Waddle Walks

Mike and I go on walks at night because its cool and quiet. It helps my swollen feet shrink back down a bit. Walking or exercise is also known to help bring on labor, which I've had a few times, but it hasn't gone anywhere.

Pregnancy Adventures

I feel like I've been pretty dang lucky during this pregnancy. I only felt nauseous the first few months and my back pain is pretty much gone since going to chiropractor on a regular basis. I like the shape of being pregnant. I makes me feel really womanly and feminine. Luckily, drinking water and walking helps my feet go back down to a relatively normal size. 

Tearful Hugs

Mike is used to my tears. He is quite comfortable with my outbursts. I suppose folks don't really think about the possibility that I might be nervous or anxious about having a baby. I haven't really given birth to a baby before... its kind of a big deal. Mike is really good about reassuring me and cheering me on. That helps a lot.