tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6698485942829350804.post7093602669338772197..comments2024-03-19T02:30:01.635-07:00Comments on Tales of Minor Interest - SchmoopyBaby and More: Preparing for Joyful Birth - Making Peace with my SoulShanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199297800734686869noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6698485942829350804.post-44745948387275981832011-08-29T04:38:57.712-07:002011-08-29T04:38:57.712-07:00Shana, I am glad I came to read. I appreciate your...Shana, I am glad I came to read. I appreciate your honesty also, and willingness to move towards experiencing birth in a new way. To me, fear is a signal - of pain or doubt that asks for attention. It's not the bad emotion many make it out to be. Soothed by love, it is a valuable marker of something we can tend to and learn from.<br /><br />Maybe sitting in relaxation or meditation (if you're not familiar, try this: http://innatewholeness.com/resources/simple-meditation) while thinking through either the last birth or the upcoming one, while feeling what you feel will allow you to look into the fear a bit and consider what you would do in the "worst" of a situation. It can be intense. And it can be healing.<br /><br />Again, I appreciate your sharing and look forward to hearing about your next birth. :)Amy Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394341758645911698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6698485942829350804.post-58450567088030707492011-08-26T19:27:17.531-07:002011-08-26T19:27:17.531-07:00Wow! Wow! Wow! I love your brutal honestly. Soooo ...Wow! Wow! Wow! I love your brutal honestly. Soooo many mamas go through traumatic births and are deeply afraid to share and release the pain through words! Talking about it and forgiving yourself is certainly the best way to bring about healing. <br /><br />I have known a mama who could not bond with her baby. It took months and the guilt she still deals with is so very sad. I am sharing your post so she can see that she is not alone. I think your words will help her let go of all of that guilt.<br /><br />The most important thing is that you intend to change both your mindset and your birth experience this time around! You sound like a VERY strong mama and I wish you so much love and peace as you gently experience birth and bonding!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06902150350516852100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6698485942829350804.post-51622269158886342702011-08-26T19:07:09.107-07:002011-08-26T19:07:09.107-07:00Thank you so much for sharing your truth for the C...Thank you so much for sharing your truth for the Carnival. I can see your bravery and your love. That darn mom-guilt gets in the way and blocks.<br /><br />You can do this and you will. Accepting fully and embracing those feelings with compassion. Loving yourself as unconditionally as you love your child. You deserve it. I'm here to extend and hold a hand if ever you need it.<br /><br />Reading you previous posts on your birth story and making peace with your body, I can see you are well on your way to accepting what comes with love and self-compassion.Zoie @ TouchstoneZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08688056216105729821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6698485942829350804.post-62586975760384179872011-08-26T18:31:49.195-07:002011-08-26T18:31:49.195-07:00Oh, Shana. Thankyou so much for sharing this stor...Oh, Shana. Thankyou so much for sharing this story in the first Carnival of Birth Reflections. Your honesty and insight is beautiful and raw.<br /><br />I think that your positive affirmation is SO IMPORTANT. Also, the visualization of your strong, capable body pushing your babe out. <br /><br />Joy to you and yours,<br />PattiPatti @ Jazzy Mamahttp://www.angelbabyjazzymama.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6698485942829350804.post-79376182317733408052011-08-26T18:04:09.953-07:002011-08-26T18:04:09.953-07:00Shana, after having two hospital births with Pitoc...Shana, after having two hospital births with Pitocin and then a natural homebirth, I can honestly say that natural contractions are NOTHING like Pitocin contractions. Your body would never be that cruel. Best wishes!Kerry McDonald, M.Ed.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05970816682727759140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6698485942829350804.post-71061379720517662162011-08-26T14:14:18.005-07:002011-08-26T14:14:18.005-07:00Thank you for being so honest and brave in sharing...Thank you for being so honest and brave in sharing your heart. Many blessings to you as you prepare for a healing second delivery!Rosemaryhttp://her.joshandrosemary.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6698485942829350804.post-48358964546637191102011-08-26T10:32:21.932-07:002011-08-26T10:32:21.932-07:00Thank you for sharing your story. Best wishes for ...Thank you for sharing your story. Best wishes for you as you continue to heal and strengthen others on their journeys.CatholicMommyhttp://workingtobeworthy.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6698485942829350804.post-69751987402416588472011-08-26T09:15:28.692-07:002011-08-26T09:15:28.692-07:00Writing honestly about your experiences is so brav...Writing honestly about your experiences is so brave and it opens up a world of support from others. For me, it is comforting to know that while my situation may have been unique, the way I felt about it afterwards was not. Being able to read other mothers' birth stories has made a tremendous impact on my ability to forgive myself. Thank you for sharing.<br /><br />Leah @ Zen and the Art of Cloth Diaper Maintenanceldrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11120727131981147945noreply@blogger.com