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| julia hayes |
Posted - Dec 03 2006 : 02:07:30 AM
Well ladies, I am in countdown mode..only one more week to go and I tell you I am soooooo ready! Stick a fork in me... I'm done! I'm up now with horrid heartburn..I just couldn't resist the yummy turkey pot pie I had made..ate some for dinner with my husband and am paying for it now!
Feeling really good overall..just really, really big..baby is carrying front and center like a giant medicine ball so I'm at the stage where if I want to change positions while I sleep, I literally have to get out of bed! Its a hoot.
I'm obsessing a little too, which is starting to get really old. I'm so ready to quit thinking about "any minute" things could start happening...driving to school...going to the grocery store..etc... I really want to relax a little more about it but the logistics of my other 2 children weighs heavily..I'm not at all accustomed to being away from them for any real length of time.. We have dear friends lined up to watch them while I'm delivering but still.. I know they'll be fine..just all the "unknowns" start creeping in...breathing!!!!
Over the Holiday 3 of my closest friends came to stay for a week. They helped me make my third and final body cast, which turned out really beautiful. Reo and Aria and I painted the inside, while my goddess girlfriends painted the front. I can't tell you how amazing it is to have all 3 of them displayed side by side in my sewing room..all made by the same people. Truly an honor! It was so fun having them here too..coming to our farm is such a departure for them that they brought all kinds of crafts and chores to work on; sewing projects that had been collecting dust, sterling jewelry that needed polishing, etc. etc. We made the dining room table the work station and they just went to town getting caught up. What a great thing it is to be a place where people can come and just focus and get done what they normally can't do at home with all the distractions there. I loved it and feel deeply grateful for them. They also helped to take my mind off being in the last stages of pregnancy, which I needed!
When I give myself pause, I think about the several stories circulating on the forum right now that I have read, been thinking about deeply and have not yet responded to. People are such survivors through such horrific life events. I never cease to be amazed. This is so empowering to me on so many levels and does such a great deal for my psyche and sense of gratitude.
Here's keeping each of you in the light of beauty, grace and goodness.. I will keep all of your friends and family members in my thoughts and prayers and moments of celebration.
I will also keep you posted on baby. She's due Sunday December 10th (my eldest sister's birthday), however any time now would be dandy!
Julia Hayes
being simple to simply be |
| 12 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| katiedid |
Posted - Dec 07 2006 : 08:15:15 AM
Julia, I know *exactly* how you feel about leaving your babes while you deliver. It was so stressful for me, I obsessed over it for months! And when it came down to it, I was in and out of the hospital and on strict bed rest for the last 6 weeks, so my poor kids were so used to Daddy meeting their needs! I am so blessed, my husband only works on Fri, Sat, and Sun, so instead of having to farm our kids out to friends and family, Daddy was available.
I am positive that you have great friends that you can trust to not only care for Reo and Aria, but dote on them and *spoil* them while you are away! It will probably be a treat for them!
I am thinking of your dear children, and focusing today on Aria.
Not to worry, everything will be fine.
In my mind's eye, I see you snuggled in a big bed with your three little babes around you. You are nursing your newborn while reading to your other children. Your little family is so content and safe and warm. Like a little nest of white down comforters!
I loved to read to my toddlers, and even my ten year old while I nursed. It was such a quiet time, and I felt so connected to all of my children. Oh, this reminds of a great thing my best friend did for me, when my 3rd child was born, she gave me a basket full of "new" books and quiet toys, a few puzzles, it was our nursing basket and the toys were just for when we nursed! It was great! She was so thoughtful to include a new baby doll for each of the kids, along with tiny cloth diapers and a little blanket, so my kids would take care of their babies while I took care of our new sister....I loved to watch them "nurse" their dollies!
Julia, I am thinking of you!
Love and light to your whole family on this most exciting week!!
Kate
my new blog http/www.theknifemakerswife.wordpress.com |
| vintagechica |
Posted - Dec 03 2006 : 7:14:30 PM
Oh, many blessings from me coming your way. I remember so vividly wanting the baby out toward the end. And then when they came, I wanted them right back in because I missed them being right there with me. Babies are such an exciting miracle no matter how and when they come.
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A sure way to avoid housework...live outdoors.
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| bramble |
Posted - Dec 03 2006 : 6:36:49 PM
47 this year for me...arghhh! Not really, it's just a number! My dh is a week later, so it is a busy month for both our families Tasha! Maybe we shouldn't wish that on Julia! The sooner the better, the sooner the better...hear that sweet baby?!!!
with a happy heart |
| GaiasRose |
Posted - Dec 03 2006 : 6:29:33 PM
December 12 is also a good day around here....Rob's birthday (27 this year!!! then me 28 days later...OY!)
OOOOOO we should have a baby pool!
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose
blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com
http://frugalwitch.wordpress.com |
| bramble |
Posted - Dec 03 2006 : 6:08:50 PM
HI Julia! It's always the waiting that gets us,eh? I hope you can find some position to be comfortable in and get some much deserved sleep. Too bad you can't store it up now and use it later! What a wonderful and blessed event you are waiting on! Oh those first days after the birth are as close to heaven as I have ever been, enjoy and savor those sweet days, they are so precious and fleeting. This will be interesting and different for you now that baby #3 is joining the family. May all the days before and after bring you much joy, love and happiness. I'll be thinking about you and praying for a gentle delivery with love and light surrounding you. Be well and know we are wishing you all good things.
PS... December 12 has always been a good day for me!
with a happy heart |
| cmandle |
Posted - Dec 03 2006 : 12:02:58 PM
I certainly wouldn't wish for you to go beyond your due date...B..U..T......December 17th is an awfully nice day (my birthday!). My Jack was one week late and I thought I was going to burst, but everything turned out okay. Wishing you comfort in these last few days, will be thinking of you!!
Love to Mama Julia,
Catherine
http://yogurtandgranola.blogspot.com |
| westernhorse51 |
Posted - Dec 03 2006 : 11:35:35 AM
what a wonderful present your family will receive for the holidays. Bless you & your family. Warm thoughts your way. I was a Christmas baby, born later then the due date, I came 12 minutes after midnight on Dec. 26. let us know and glad your holding up.
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
| julia hayes |
Posted - Dec 03 2006 : 08:55:49 AM
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! thank you so much....this was very comforting.. Day's end is always worse than morning. She just balls up and makes any kind of movement really hard. In the morning I feel like my body is more my own and I'm able to do a few things that give me a sense of accomplishment for the day. It really helps balance out the end of the day, let me tell you!
Tasha, thank you for the gentle reminder.. I'm excited to move to the next phase. I remember with my son, Reo, thinking nothing could be better than having him move around inside me...Well, not a second after he was born did that theory fly out the window. He and Aria have been the most miraculous events of my life and continue to be. So, I know what's coming and I'm so thrilled and just can't wait.. I suppose the whole Christmas energy is playing into it too..the anticipation and enchantment. Its all so wonderful! My doctor saw me last week and I'm measuring 40 weeks.. She offered to induce me..."UHHHHH N.O.P.E!" was my response..I'm cool with a certain degree of medical intervention but that isn't one of them. I feel comfortable having her come exactly when she's supposed to.
Today I'm going to finish a huge sewing project that I've been working on for a month for the kids' school and then I'm going to organize the christmas presents that need packing and shipping etc. I want that done in the next few days. This ought to keep me well occupied. My husband is taking the kids out to play in the snow. We have a nice size mulch pile that they can sled down..When they come in all rosey cheeks I just want to eat them up!
Thank you again and I'll post again with an update. I go in for my last check-up (I hope) on wednesday!
Many smiles
Julia Hayes
being simple to simply be |
| lamamama |
Posted - Dec 03 2006 : 08:30:46 AM
I'm so glad you sent your post, Julia - thank you for doing that!
With everything that we are reading about, both here & in the wider world, it is so wonderful & important to remember the extraodinary grace & beauty that still is continuous around us. And nothing is more joyous & full of love & wonder than the birth of a baby. It truly is a blessed miracle!
I send you best wishes for safe & smooth birthing. And enjoy the last precious days of your pregnancy.
Melanie |
| GaiasRose |
Posted - Dec 03 2006 : 08:09:59 AM
oh and ((((((((((((((belly rub- hi baby! come out come out...Mama is ready for you!!!))))))))))))))
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose
blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com
http://frugalwitch.wordpress.com |
| GaiasRose |
Posted - Dec 03 2006 : 08:08:48 AM
Julia, do me this favor, don't get distressed!!! I was 42 weeks when I delievered Zoe here at home. Please don't let anyone pressure you, as we all know that babes come when babes are ready!! I tried to self induce after a week overdue using caster oil and man oh man YUCK! all it did was give me irregular contractions and no baby. You are marvelous and I would venture to guess, absolutely stunning in your maternity! Keep up the good (hard) work! Babe is on the way SOON!!! (((((((((HUG))))))))))
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose
blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com
http://frugalwitch.wordpress.com |
| daffodil dreamer |
Posted - Dec 03 2006 : 03:09:25 AM
Julia,
Sending all my best wishes your way - will be thinking of you, for a safe and beautiful delivery. Certainly know how you feel - all three of my children were born after their due date, the latest was 10 days over!
Can't wait for the news!
Jayne
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