tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110052640237660954.post1124439303143683131..comments2024-03-19T10:13:56.342-05:00Comments on Walking with Dancers: Week 1 (Of being a mommy of two)Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14834453573285443355noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110052640237660954.post-26713932191254913172012-07-20T12:02:09.878-05:002012-07-20T12:02:09.878-05:00I know I'm not a mom, but I can picture myself...I know I'm not a mom, but I can picture myself being jealous hearing your amazing story if I was a 'hospital' mom. Maybe that is a part of why they don't say much. You did the most amazing thing a person can do, in the most amazing way. So don't let anyone make you doubt yourself. Many of these people go home, think about what you did, and wonder if they could have done the same. And I bet lots of them don't think they could have. Celebrate yourself, your amazing girls, and awesome Blake!Laura https://www.blogger.com/profile/06551438040763511641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110052640237660954.post-76739707036851000892012-07-19T08:21:58.141-05:002012-07-19T08:21:58.141-05:00I am so excited that you did a home birth (and imp...I am so excited that you did a home birth (and impressed)! I have been thinking about a home birth for my next baby (still many years away from #2), and this has been so helpful and informative. Overall, the thought of healing in my own home (and bed) sound blissful!! If I do go the home birth route, I don't plan on telling anyone but my husband and future midwife - I don't want to hear it from other people. I can't wait for your post on why you chose a home birth (no rush though, get some rest!). All that matters it that you are healthy and you have a beautiful, healthy baby girl. I really hadn't started thinking about another baby until I saw your precious new one and how wonderful her big sister has been. Congratulations!!!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06847381111745090216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110052640237660954.post-35319206987948466142012-07-18T16:21:28.546-05:002012-07-18T16:21:28.546-05:00Lydia,
First, congrats on the adorable little gir...Lydia, <br />First, congrats on the adorable little girl you welcomed into the world! She is precious. I commented on a picture that I am so happy for you having your VBAC at home and with a healthy baby. I didn't realize you had some complications, I hope you are recovering quickly and I am so glad that you were all healthy and safe in the end. I hope this does not come off wrong, but you should be proud- if you aren't it might just be that you have come to set such a high standard for yourself as a mother. From all the blogs and posts about all you did to prepare, you worked so hard to ensure the best delivery you could for your daughter and you should be proud of that. You belong to the most important club I can think of- the club of mothers that would do anything to ensure the best interest of their children. I admire your strength and will power through all of it- during this pregnancy and the changes you made before it. It is really hard to change habits- I am still not succeeding at changing mine that need to be changed and I think of you often and what great changes you made after you had your first little girl and it is so inspiring. It makes me think of 2 Corinthians 1:4, it is different, but similar in ways to how I feel about hearing about all of your experiences. Thanks for sharing your blog with everyone because I think you have touched, inspired, encouraged and you have been a blessing to a lot of people- myself included. <br />Also, I agree that the hormonal crash after pregnancy is horrible. I was so over dramatic that I recognized how crazy I was being and it scared me. I will pray for you, for peace in your heart and feelings of calm and that you feel the presence of God and His love all around you keeping all of you guys safe and strong. <br /> I pray for the best for you and your whole family and wish you guys lots of love and sweet cuddles with your new addition!<br />~SandyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110052640237660954.post-72813681257264884252012-07-18T16:10:42.112-05:002012-07-18T16:10:42.112-05:00It might just be the area that you are in. For exa...It might just be the area that you are in. For example, at my church we have TONS of mothers who use cloth diapers (they almost seemed like the majority for awhile). I also know several people who have recently had home births. It all ebbs and flows. We has humans just aren't comfortable with the unknown and instead of learning to just say congratulations on your beautiful baby you get stares....Catherine Shortnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110052640237660954.post-71151033471589064612012-07-18T15:03:52.091-05:002012-07-18T15:03:52.091-05:00ignore what dark circles? You look awesome! Oh a...ignore what dark circles? You look awesome! Oh and that club of people that is homebirthers and the club of people who is all natural birthers who scoff at homebirthers...I've found most people who claim to be one of them....aren't much fun knowing anyway. They are adamant about their desires and scoff at others....they tend to be unaccepting instead of embracing. Most of the time not the greatest friends...but the person you pretend to listen to just to get through the conversation...VBACer or not...I've felt judged for so many decisions I've made and honestly I personally kind of want a home birth next time but we aren't ready for #2 yet so I haven't really thought about it much. I already hear the scoffing...its annoying. I think that that is just how some people in life are and I am just trying to get over it cause otherwise it will bug me forever. I've heard a world of stuff about being a working mom both before and after pregnancy.....in the end you have to do what God puts on your heart to do and do it well regardless of what the world says. Proud of you friend! You look wonderful, you birthed two beautiful girls in two amazing ways! Most importantly...you did what God set on your heart to do and did it well. He is so proud of you for that as are you family and friends. Rest. Lavish your time with your sweet daughters. They are both beautiful!Just A Little Part Of Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00944989727306151025noreply@blogger.com