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Letter to Myself as I Prepare for Birth
Dear Sara,… Read MoreYou are about to undertake the most difficult and simultaneously profound task of your life. You are giving birth to your little boy and to yourself as a mother. The task of birth is a metaphor for the task of motherhood. You will be called upon to bring forth your resolve and your determination and your perseverance and your patience and your trust in yourself and your community of support.
You have gathered together an awe-inspiring team of people to guide your way along the journey. You have done everything in your power to build a solid foundation for the gentlest and healthiest birth experience possible for your
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February: Reflection & Rejuvenation
From the Nikki McClure CalendarFebruary is upon us! I am entering into the month of my birthday and the birth of my son.… Read MoreJanuary was quite the busy month, although my busy-ness also included daily naps and regular walks! I managed to accomplish all of the following items on my massive Birth To Do List:
- Create a packet for visitors who want to help us (it’s not helpful if you have to answer a gazillion questions as they are trying to help)
- Schedule and attend an infant CPR class
- Get car seat installed
- Finalize birth announcement
- Make comfrey tea compresses and red raspberry tea ice cubes for the
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Asking Friends and Family for Post-Partum Help
When I was first thinking through the challenges of being a new parent, I had the idea that I would create a calendar of very specific tasks and ask my friends to sign up for them. I even found a free internet calendar designed to coordinate exactly that kind of support.… Read MoreNow that we’re getting closer and closer to the birth, I’m realizing that I just don’t know what we’re going to need and when we’re going to need it. So instead of creating a rigid schedule in advance, I decided to send out a general call for help. As you can see from the message below (which I
