2011 - Talk Birth

• The little legs that pull up into reflexive, fetal position.
• The utter, utter, MARVEL that I grew her and that she’s here. That she came from me. That sense
of magic and wonder and disbelief when I look over and see her lying next to me—how did YOU get
here?!
• The miraculous transition from belly to baby. From pregnant woman to motherbaby unit? How does
it happen? It is indescribably awesome.
• The sleeping profile
• The scrunchy face
• The “wheeling” half coordinated movements of arms and legs—sort of “swimming” in air.
• The peace of snuggling her against my chest and neck.
• The tiny, skinny feet.
• Putting my hand on her back and feeling her breathe, just like in utero
I was still scared she was going to die until the moment I held her. [4]
Molly & Alaina newborn photo (c) Sincerely Yours Photography
1. http://talkbirth.wordpress.com/2011/01/23/my-baby-girl-is-here/
2. http://talkbirth.wordpress.com/2011/03/28/labor-pictures/
3. http://talkbirth.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/417.jpg
4. http://talkbirth.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/567.jpg
talkbirth (2011-06-07 15:50:15)
Thank you so much, Shannon!
peacefulbeginnings (2011-06-01 16:38:39)
I can’t even come up with a really coherent comment, it’s *that* beautiful. :)
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