Reflections on a Drug-Free Birth: 7 Months Later

May 20, 2013 By 10 Comments

I have probably thought about Audrey’s birth day every single day since October 13th, and it remains the most intense, amazing, challenging and beautiful day of my life.

I spent 40+ weeks preparing for a drug-free birth, hoping the stars would align (they did). My friend Michelle did not plan for it, but got it in a lightning quick delivery shortly after she arrived at the hospital.

She wrote a wonderful, thought-provoking post called “The Entitlement of a Drug-Free Birth” and it spurred me to put some of my own thoughts on tape.

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You’re Getting Sleepy…

In case you need a laugh. Or another cup of coffee. And yes, I took her to bed. As soon as I finished shooting the video. C’mon, how could I not?

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Dear Audrey (7 Months)

Dear Audrey, It’s been a month since I last updated, and my goodness how you have changed. I loved doing the weekly updates when you were a baby because everything was so new, and you developed by the second. Things have slowed down, but now that I look back at the difference four weeks makes, I’m astounded. I’ll still do monthly updates, but there will be plenty of news to share. Your face has changed so much. Every day that {Read More}

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6 Months of Breastfeeding (and Still Going Strong)

When Audrey turned six months old, so did my breastfeeding journey. A friend of mine said it more eloquently a few months ago, but I totally agree — before I had my own baby and actually did some research about feeding her, I really thought that getting to six months meant more than it does. Don’t get me wrong — it’s HUGE. Every day of breastfeeding is important. But while so many organizations recommend a six-month minimum, I don’t think {Read More}

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Dear Audrey (6 Months)

Dear Audrey, Today, you are six months old. Your Daddy and I spent some time this morning reflecting on where we were at this time a half-year ago — you, just hours old in our arms, homemade whoopie pies from Grampy to celebrate your birth, hot coffee coursing through our tired veins — and we just couldn’t stop smiling. What a treasure you are. What a loving, funny, silly, gorgeous treasure. You’re still so small, but every day you amaze {Read More}

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