As of today I have not felt the "rush" the "need" to clean every corner of the nursery with a toothbrush or wash and dry everything that isn't nailed down. I have read that the strong nesting instinct (
some women feel) is usually a good indicator that birth is imminent. There is an increase in adrenalin along with the other hormones that actually start the birthing process. I did have that with Brooks! The day before he was born I was like a mad woman. I got so many errands run and I made sure the house was spotless and all the home-birthing gear was ready. I even put the waterproof pad under our sheets that night.. roughly 4 hours before my water broke in bed at 2 am. Weird. I hope I get that same alarm with Ella. But if I don't that's okay too. I have been reading Ina Mae Gaskin and really getting in the mindset of labor and birth again. This is what I realized last night:
* I am EXCITED to give birth again
* It will be the 2nd most exciting-spiritual-exhilerating day of my life
* Birth is Godly
* Birth is beautiful and natural
* I want to connect with Butch and really go deep with him this time around
* Mind over matter
* Let go, surrender, ride the waves of surges and release my baby easily and naturally
Ella, everyone is so excited to meet you little one. I can't wait to see your tiny body and soak up every bit of you.
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