I Cannot Believe It!

I thought for sure that this baby would be here by now. I was going to include a picture of me with my huge pregnant tummy, but it depresses me. Today I am officially over-due. But, I'll be patient. David has been a big help. He's doing the dishes right now and earlier he promised me that he would stay out of my way. I stayed home from church today cuz I felt crummy and didn't want to have to answer that same question. I am grateful that everything else is going well. Sophia is super excited about her 6th birthday which is on Thursday. Nathan has been pushing the limits on his bike, he has the scabs to proove it. Emma-June continues to hit everyone and say things that blow us away.

More Foy Propaganda

Last night David and I saw a screening of the new documentary "The Business of Being Born." This is a must see for any woman who is pregnant. I was amazed to learn what women have allowed to happen to themselves during birth. Does twilight sleep sound familiar? We have lost total control of what birth should be. Birth should be a beautiful, spiritual, and empowering experience. I believe that we have been made to think that birth is like a disease that needs to be cured. So far I have had varied experiences with my births. Sophia was a scheduled induction with the epidural. No doubt it was a great day and a fairly easy birth. After Sophia's birth I swore I would always have an epidural because it was so easy. But Nathan's birth changed my mind for good. While my epidural was being administered the anaesthesiologist "messed-up" and it resulted in what is called a wet tap. It was miserable. I delivered Nathan without the help of the epidural while at the same time having a headache that was worse than anything I had ever felt before and threw-up during the whole delivery. I was bedridden for a week and my medical care takers were of no help. My OB was too busy to return our calls and the hospital told me to contact my OB. I was prescribed an unreal amount of pain pills. I had never been so scared in my life. After the experience I was left with a headache everyday for a year and a bill for the epidural and the procedure that was finally done (a week later) to fix it. I knew that for my third birth it was all natural for me. So I delivered Emma-June naturally, or so I thought. Come to find out I was given pitosin. The pitosin made my contractions very painful. But I did it and felt like a hero. After Emma's birth a felt so strong and courageous. I felt and incredible bond with her immediately. I now know that the bond was created by a release of the natural drugs during the delivery. There is so much to know about the process of giving birth. I believe that there is much to gain from having a baby without medical intervention. Of course I know that there are many times that medical intervention is necessary, but it is overdone and often times creates its own problems. I recommend that people see this documentary to see a side of birth that has been forgotten about. As you know I am about to have a home birth any day now. I am prepared for anything and everything. I have assessed the "risks" involved and believe that the benefits far outweigh the potential risks. If anything goes wrong we will go to the hospital. But if all goes well our baby will be born in the peace of our own home, surrounded by her family and the environment that is filled will the germs and sounds she already knows. There will be no drugs involved. We will allow this baby to come into this world when she is ready. We know that the Holy Spirit will fill our home and our hearts and help this spirit transfer from heaven to this world.

The Countdown Begins

I'm finally 38 weeks pregnant and every night before bed I swear that it'll be "the night." I found out that I was really anemic and so my midwife said that it would be best to start eating red meat. So I did. Yes it tastes really good, but it makes me feel like crap! Although there is something special about prime rib and shredded beef. The things us women will do for our babies.
We got my mom moved into her own place this week. She had been with us for six years. I know that she'll get used to having her own space pretty quickly. The kids have been having fun going to grandma's house. Nathan has been a little bummed about the transition, but overall I'm sure that it is good for all of us.
David and I have been having fun watching football this season. I don't know much but I know a touchdown when I see one. I love this time of year. With all of the holidays aside we can focus on Sophia's birthday. At least that's how she would have it. It's all we hear about these days.
Well, it's dinner time, steak for mama and rice and veggies for everyone else. You'd be surprised to know that rice and veggies sounds much better than a grilled new york steak. But it does.