I’m really doing wonderfully for the most part. I struggled for a while with prenatal depression in the beginning, but I’m doing a lot better now. I’m not one of those women, goddess bless them, who has perfectly delightful, easy pregnancies without having to exert the slightest bit of effort. With my history and the various quirks of this body of mine, I have to be very proactive in order to feel well. That means eating well and a lot of walking and yoga, plenty of rest, and just generally being extra mindful of caring for myself and the wee one , on many different levels. But when I do manage to strike just the right balance, the rewards are plentiful. And I’m happy to say that I am greatly enjoying this pregnancy and really just spending a lot of time loving this little one in my tummy.
Our little babe is due right before the Winter Solstice, but since I tend to go a bit over, I’m thinking around the Solstice or Christmas or maybe a bit after. With any luck, we will at the very least, be celebrating the New Year with the wee one earthside.
I have a lot (a lot!) of planning and work to do to be sure that the winter holidays go smoothly around here. I worked everything out in my mind a while ago, and it all seemed quite feasible. I had a bit of a wake-up call when I mentally reviewed what a normal holiday season consists of for us, and how much work I put into it! Certain things will simply have to be set aside. I’m going to try make the traditions that I’ve deemed most important easier by doing as much work as possible in advance. The very last thing that I want is to spend my last couple of weeks of pregnancy in a frantic, sleepless frenzy, trying to pull last minute celebrations out of my hat! I’ve been envisioning a peaceful and calm, and decidedly cheerful holiday season, and birth for us and I’m hoping that my early efforts will make that a reality. Now that I’m half-way there, I’m starting to feel like time is slipping away very quickly and I best get a move on!
Melody, you look beautiful! I will keep you in my thoughts for the equinox and solstice seasons as well as for the birth experience you dream of
Be well, and thanks for sharing -
May a lurker offer you congratulations and many blessings for your growing family?
Congratulations! How wonderful
You look lovely.
Melody you are a goddess! so beautiful! … wet hair and all.
Happy pregnancy. You look like a woodland nymph. 20 weeks must feel so good, it looks good.
Wow! You beautiful mama!!! Glad you are having such a wonderful experience! I wish I could experience it one more time.
i’m so happy for you melody! you look beautiful! may you continue to be good to yourself as these precious months pass. your boys must be so excited! wishing you the best!
xo
heather
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