Fresh

The past few days have been grey and rainy and anything but gloomy!  I love a good Springtime thunderstorm, listening to the rain tap tapping on the roof and waiting, counting the seconds after a brilliant flash for that low, rumbling BOOM that shakes the whole house.  It was on a grey, rainy evening 2 nights ago that I received that highly anticipated late night call - a baby ready to make his way into the world.

I completed my doula training 3 years ago and, although I love attending births, 4 kids to homeschool and unreliable childcare have rendered me a largely inactive doula, save for special circumstances.  A best friend falls into that category.

There is nothing like the anticipation, quickly grabbing a few essentials, changing out of jammies and into jeans, grabbing the keys and making my way through a sleepy town, roads largely empty, houses dark.  Is there anything quite as exciting as a baby being born?

Birth fascinates me.  It is a completely normal, daily activity.  Thousands of babies are born each and every day.  It is a normal body function of a woman of a certain age.   It is also unbelievable, exciting, miraculous.   I am blown away each and every time.

After a shockingly short 90 minute labor, I find myself homeward bound, unable to contain my smiles, reliving each moment.  What a gift to be included in such a magnificent moment!

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After completeing my quilt top, I am now allowing myself to start some new projects - even though the quilt in entirety is not done.  I still need to find the backing.  Last night I visited the fabric store and was so thrilled to find this long coveted fabric at 40% off.  The plan is for it to become jumpers for the girls.



I also picked up some yarn to quickly whip up another baby jacket for Little C's party next week.  This is one I finished in blue that found a home with that freshly born baby mentioned above.



Due to a canceled afternoon meeting and a cold, rainy day, it looks like I'll be snuggling in with some knitting.  Can't think of a better way to spend the afternoon!