Comfort Measures – Farrah’s Birth Story Part 1 of 2

Contractions started at 3am this morning. That was 11 hours ago. I’m not supposed to be thinking about that, about time, and I didn’t even ask Kris the time it was until nearly 10am, but its starting to take its toll.

I should busy myself doing things I enjoy my midwife says, but that’s a challenge when you’re brought to your knees every seven minutes. Still, the suggestion is a solid one. This is nothing compared to what’s going to come, whenever that may be.

So I am currently enjoying sitting criss-cross applesauce on our bathroom’s radiant floor, laptop on toilet, updating BPS.

I enjoyed our hour’s walk around the neighborhood and Garner Park earlier. It was really cold and snowy. I was listening to Fun. and Gwen Stefani and then when Jason Mraz’s “I Won’t Give Up” shuffled through I cried a little. Gets me every time that one.

I am about to enjoy a movie with Kris. Or maybe continue with “The Walking Dead” that we started last night. Something that doesn’t require my undivided attention.

I’d like to enjoy a tuna salad wrap but is there anything worse to vomit than tunafish? I will stick with my smoothies.

I’m not going to write about Arlo or about how much I miss him or about how the longer this takes the longer we will be separated. Nope. Not going to write about that.

I am enjoying my hot water bottle.

Tags: belly, home birth, Madison, master bathroom, parenthood, pregnancy

9 thoughts on “Comfort Measures – Farrah’s Birth Story Part 1 of 2”

susie on March 1, 2013 at 2:06 pm said:

thinking of you and can’t wait to hear the good news….hugs xoxoxoxoxx

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Clara on March 1, 2013 at 2:24 pm said:

Hang in there! Can’t wait to meet the little angel!! Sending peace and pain relieving thoughts your way…. <3

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vintagefrenchchic on March 1, 2013 at 3:17 pm said:

Oh I am hoping she arrives today…like now. Hang in there, sweetie! xoxoxo

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Rosie on March 1, 2013 at 4:57 pm said:

Hang in there, Lovely Lady….should be anytime now, hopefully…You are woman, You are strong…… Sending peaceful loving thoughts your way, Lisa…..Hugs, Jim & Rosie xo

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katie on March 1, 2013 at 7:31 pm said:

Now listening to “I Won’t Give Up” and thinking of you. xoxo

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carpejulia on March 1, 2013 at 11:20 pm said:

so excited for you and what’s to come…after all the painy stuff anyway!

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Jessica on March 2, 2013 at 1:23 pm said:

Good luck, sending you good thoughts.

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