reason #578 why I love my husband:
Me: I don't know if we could have a home, water birth in our rental apartment? Doesn't that seem weird, in an apartment?
M: (while reading) Doesn't say we can't in our lease.
FYI, midwifery in Nova Scotia is a disaster. Currently, there is one midwife associated with the womens hospital in Halifax. ONE! (article from 4 days ago here). Isn't that shocking? I was shocked. I assumed in smaller, more rural communities that it would be thriving, given the shortage of doctors and specialists that the Maritimes experience. Man, super depressing.
A friend recommended that I watch "The Business of Being Born", a fabulous documentary about modern midwifery in the States. I took a break from packing yesterday (did I mentioned we're moving in 2 weeks... hmmmm) to watch. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it, despite the American context. And now, just beginning to look into my options, I'm quickly realizing that they are very limited, especially given that I am a relatively healthy, low risk pregnant woman. This needs needs further investigation.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
modern childhood
My mind is exploding... or racing, I'm not sure which. And I'm not sure if it has something to do with this pregnancy, which I'm assuming, mostly, yes. But lately I have a hard time putting sentences together, expressing myself, thinking of words, communicating in general. Isn't that crazy?
I wanted to share some of the things that are blowing my mind right now, getting me excited, inspiring me... all that good stuff, because the more I read I realize that things are getting better. They are. It's so easy to get down and depressed right now, at this point, right now in time. I watch the news at night and think, oh man, this is the world I am bringing a baby into? THIS?? it's bleak. But I'm hopeful for the change that almost invariably follows the chaos, the shift, the collective realization, all of that good stuff that comes after we realize how big we've screwed up, how much damage we've done and how we will all continue to be screwed if we don't DO something.
I read every work of this article and soaked it all up. My focus in grad school was on child friendly cities and a space for children in the city. So to read an article published like this, the meatiness of it is really exciting. And makes me think about my childhood growing up in the suburbs. And what our child's experience will be growing up. It's going to have a childhood to look back on! And we're kinda solely responsible for that! yowza!
Which leads me to this. Connected? I think so.
I think we can all do better. Together. Because right now? Right now a 4 year old just showed me her egg salad sandwich that she made into a unicorn. She took a few bites here, a few bites there, and the next thing you know? A unicorn sandwich is standing in front of her. If we could allow that to always happen, encourage that, foster it, recognize it? What an interesting place we would all live in. A unicorn sandwich.
I wanted to share some of the things that are blowing my mind right now, getting me excited, inspiring me... all that good stuff, because the more I read I realize that things are getting better. They are. It's so easy to get down and depressed right now, at this point, right now in time. I watch the news at night and think, oh man, this is the world I am bringing a baby into? THIS?? it's bleak. But I'm hopeful for the change that almost invariably follows the chaos, the shift, the collective realization, all of that good stuff that comes after we realize how big we've screwed up, how much damage we've done and how we will all continue to be screwed if we don't DO something.
I read every work of this article and soaked it all up. My focus in grad school was on child friendly cities and a space for children in the city. So to read an article published like this, the meatiness of it is really exciting. And makes me think about my childhood growing up in the suburbs. And what our child's experience will be growing up. It's going to have a childhood to look back on! And we're kinda solely responsible for that! yowza!
Which leads me to this. Connected? I think so.
I think we can all do better. Together. Because right now? Right now a 4 year old just showed me her egg salad sandwich that she made into a unicorn. She took a few bites here, a few bites there, and the next thing you know? A unicorn sandwich is standing in front of her. If we could allow that to always happen, encourage that, foster it, recognize it? What an interesting place we would all live in. A unicorn sandwich.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
perspective.
There is a fine line between crazy and beauty. Depending on your perspective, of course.
brilliant.
Listener "Wooden Heart" from Nathan Corrona on Vimeo.
brilliant.
Monday, August 8, 2011
expectations III
Dear Baby,
Here's what I know about you so far: I've heard your heart beat (nice and strong says the doctor), we've seen you in the ultrasound (very tiny, 2 arms, 2 legs, big head), and you're getting bigger and bigger, this week the size of an orange. I'm know longer sick (thank you for your cooperation) but kinda spacey and forgetful, which is weird. Grocery shopping is a huge challenge, as well as getting anything done, in general.
So far, you've been to 3 concerts and a Pow Wow. You've heard tribal drumming, a Celtic band, Stephen Page (sorry, no one enjoyed that one unfortunately) Arcade Fire, Hey Rosetta and Broken Social Scene. I think we're doing alright. I'm hoping to take you to a few more, including Dan Managan and Hawksley Workman, who I know you will fall in love with in the same manner that your momma has.
I'm encouraged that at all of these shows, most notably the outdoor ones,where we've seen lots of parents with little ones, babies and toddlers. They all have these special ear plugs or cute ear muffs on, to protect small ear drums, which we will definitely be looking into for you once you come into this world. What's better than the 3 of us going to see live music? Not much, I think.
Looking forward to feeling you kick or move one of these days.
Love Mom.
Here's what I know about you so far: I've heard your heart beat (nice and strong says the doctor), we've seen you in the ultrasound (very tiny, 2 arms, 2 legs, big head), and you're getting bigger and bigger, this week the size of an orange. I'm know longer sick (thank you for your cooperation) but kinda spacey and forgetful, which is weird. Grocery shopping is a huge challenge, as well as getting anything done, in general.
So far, you've been to 3 concerts and a Pow Wow. You've heard tribal drumming, a Celtic band, Stephen Page (sorry, no one enjoyed that one unfortunately) Arcade Fire, Hey Rosetta and Broken Social Scene. I think we're doing alright. I'm hoping to take you to a few more, including Dan Managan and Hawksley Workman, who I know you will fall in love with in the same manner that your momma has.
I'm encouraged that at all of these shows, most notably the outdoor ones,where we've seen lots of parents with little ones, babies and toddlers. They all have these special ear plugs or cute ear muffs on, to protect small ear drums, which we will definitely be looking into for you once you come into this world. What's better than the 3 of us going to see live music? Not much, I think.
Looking forward to feeling you kick or move one of these days.
Love Mom.
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