My world has changed quite a lot in the last few weeks. I knew it would be different, but I didn't understand how different. On my lap right now, fast asleep in a rainbow striped sling is my 17-day old son, Wren. He came into the world at dawn on a Sunday morning, into a birthing pool and the arms of his father. His 10 year old sister took photo's and wrote down the the time of his birth (6:07am) and his weight (4350 grams, 9 1/2 pounds).
So much has happened since then. He has attended his first Stirling Market, his first wedding and we are about to attend our first festival together - Common Ground. I have no doubt that it will be challenging but fun, and can't wait to share all the love!
On another note, here is a most fab performance from Tribe Fest that I found through a friend on facebook. Enjoy!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Wednesday wishlist
This has been a long time coming...
... looking forward to spring and special treats for me :)
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
New creativity and life...
As you may have guessed, I've been busy and not attending to this blog. Very slack really. I could use the fact that I am about to have a baby as an excuse but really I have been putting this blog on the bottom of the to-do list for too long.
To make up for it I want to share with you all what has been on my mind instead and a wonderful blog I have been reading... instead of writing my own.
In just a few short days I will be having a baby, at home, with the assistance of an incredibly experienced independent midwife. Strangely enough, it seems that it will soon be a luxury for Australian women to do this because it could well be illegal. I won't go into all the details, partly because I'm still getting my head around it all but mostly because others have and have written much on the topic and taken up the fight.
Here are just a few of the things I have been reading.
A few articles that explain some of the changes coming, from the Herald Sun, The Chronicle, news.com.au and a recent protest.
Homebirth Australia , the rally in Canberra - 7th of September 11:30am, Homebirth: A midwife mutiny, Joyous Birth and Homebirth SA.
For me, I feel that homebirth is the best option. I have done a lot of research, much of it before even being ready to get pregnant. I feel blessed to have the assistance of my midwife. Her experience and knowledge and support have helped me to feel ready for the challenges of pregnacy, birth and parenthood. She has also encouraged me to fully investigate my options, to look for more than one answer, to consider all the aspects of birth. It has been a wonderfully eye-opening experience.
I am also fully aware of the fact that birth can get complicated, even low-risk births. Sometimes a hospital IS the best place to be and caesareans DO save lives. I hope that by choosing to birth at home where I feel safe and comfortable I can avoid the complications that can occur in birth and create the need for a caesarean, the major trigger being stress.
Here's to the start of spring, new life, new moon and great change.
To make up for it I want to share with you all what has been on my mind instead and a wonderful blog I have been reading... instead of writing my own.
In just a few short days I will be having a baby, at home, with the assistance of an incredibly experienced independent midwife. Strangely enough, it seems that it will soon be a luxury for Australian women to do this because it could well be illegal. I won't go into all the details, partly because I'm still getting my head around it all but mostly because others have and have written much on the topic and taken up the fight.
Here are just a few of the things I have been reading.
A few articles that explain some of the changes coming, from the Herald Sun, The Chronicle, news.com.au and a recent protest.
Homebirth Australia , the rally in Canberra - 7th of September 11:30am, Homebirth: A midwife mutiny, Joyous Birth and Homebirth SA.
For me, I feel that homebirth is the best option. I have done a lot of research, much of it before even being ready to get pregnant. I feel blessed to have the assistance of my midwife. Her experience and knowledge and support have helped me to feel ready for the challenges of pregnacy, birth and parenthood. She has also encouraged me to fully investigate my options, to look for more than one answer, to consider all the aspects of birth. It has been a wonderfully eye-opening experience.
I am also fully aware of the fact that birth can get complicated, even low-risk births. Sometimes a hospital IS the best place to be and caesareans DO save lives. I hope that by choosing to birth at home where I feel safe and comfortable I can avoid the complications that can occur in birth and create the need for a caesarean, the major trigger being stress.
Here's to the start of spring, new life, new moon and great change.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Not really Wednesday Wishlist
This was going to be a very simple post on a pottery theme. But I know of too many talented potters. So here are just a few of the beautiful works to be found on etsy... if you like my taste check out my favourites on etsy for a whole heap more!
Friday, June 12, 2009
mmm... cookies
Just a quick post, I have been too busy with life to be here much. I'm actually enjoying sitting at the computer on a Friday night eating biscuits. And the only thing that I can think of to stop me eating them all in one go would be to keep some in a beautiful cookie jar like this one by khphillips. Keith, your work is just too stunning for words:)
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
wednesday wish list
As some of you may know, I will be having a baby in 3 short months. And even though I'm fairly sure there is little the baby will need that I don't already have I wanted to share a few pretties that I have found. First up are these lovely wall decals from lovemaestore.
flyingstartoys made these funky little mushrooms...
... I loved paper dolls when I was little. I would have really enjoyed printing out and playing with Little Mo...
... Paloma the horse, by NeverEver...
... and lastly boboshi's soft little booties.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Wednesday wish-list... 1 day late
A divine bow from HopelesslyDevoted...
This house... as seen in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"
And this lovely scarf by rainbowrevolution
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