November 18, 2010
6 weeks left
I have decided to create a blog to keep everyone updated on the progress of my pregnancy, the fast-approaching birth and ultimately the life of our new baby. We have six weeks until the predicted due date of January 1st. For those of you who are new in my life: I am planning and preparing for a home birth. It was not a decision that I took lightly. I feel quite confident in the abilities of my midwife and in the abilities of my body to deliver a healthy baby outside of the hospital. It is a journey that I prepare for every minute of each day. I am so curious. Many women tell me that they started to panic around this time of their pregnancies. I think I am more excited ... and like I said before, curious. I want to know and experience all of this, good or bad, without anything clouding my perception. I wrote to someone that my motto has become "Here we go." I feel like I'm waiting in the dark. There is something in the distance that is huge and looming and full of intimidation. Maybe I should run away screaming. Maybe I should hide. For some reason I feel completely content to sit and wait.
I believe this will be the best thing I've ever done.
