Third Trimester

Missing my muesli

By Emily

So we’re trying a few things to get the baby to turn.
The first thing I did was go to my friend who is an Alexander Techniques instructor -and also a midwife. She taught me how stand, sit and walk without wrenching my neck as I do by habit. This puts less pressure on the spine… »

All set

By Emily

The car was fitted with the car seat today.
That plus all the stuff my friend Jess is loaning us, plus clothes from Charles’ family, we’re all set for the bub to arrive.
Technically, that… »

36 weeks

By Emily
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Went to a black-tie wedding this weekend. A very nice friend lent me a very stretchy dress. It was a great wedding too -they are both involved in all sorts of community theatre so they had lots of fabulous performances. And of course tons of soft cheese, shell fish and high-priced champagne which I’m sure… »

Update

By Emily

First a bit of background.  We had two options for hospitals where my OB delivers.  We first chose the one that had the most modern rooms and the best anethetiasts. But then the more I read about the natural methods, the more I liked the sound of it. Apparently, if you stay relatively calm during… »

35 weeks

By Emily
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