tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710525766736736547.post7686909917501179897..comments2024-03-25T03:33:28.829-04:00Comments on Small Measure: Best Laid Schemesashley englishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13762972337222302012noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710525766736736547.post-53984989719471705952010-10-22T14:27:33.927-04:002010-10-22T14:27:33.927-04:00What a wise Pop you have!
Parenting is all about...What a wise Pop you have! <br /><br />Parenting is all about letting go, and I love that you had to let go of the homebirth idea just as much as I love the idea of homebirth. <br /><br />It's all good. It's always good. And we're never really in control of it.<br /><br />Congratulations and much love, light, rest, recuperation, equanimity, peace, joy, wonder, wisdom and spaciousness Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01487352150105450355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710525766736736547.post-24086797071997259332010-10-21T16:32:03.016-04:002010-10-21T16:32:03.016-04:00Hi, Ashley! I've been following you through D*...Hi, Ashley! I've been following you through D*S. Love your posts and approach to life. I just wanna wish you a happy and peaceful delivery! I also was induced at 42 weeks after planning and hoping for a natural birth. In the end of my preg. I was so disappointed that I tried accupuncture, blue cohosh, teas, massage, you name it! The baby just wasn't ready to come. And unfortunatelly my Isabella Kantekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02877289213587885422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710525766736736547.post-62202949982822350382010-10-21T14:26:26.060-04:002010-10-21T14:26:26.060-04:00Will be thinking of you on Sunday. This is an int...Will be thinking of you on Sunday. This is an introduciton to the world of children: plans, but lots of changes along the way. I'm so sorry that you will not have the home-birth you planned. I had two inductions, and any way you plan it, there's a baby in the end. Rest, rest and look forward to your little boy.Bethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710525766736736547.post-37655002072472348452010-10-21T13:23:33.124-04:002010-10-21T13:23:33.124-04:00I will say a prayer for Nugget, You and your "...I will say a prayer for Nugget, You and your "Hubs." Blessings from Tennessee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710525766736736547.post-34801019400491018652010-10-21T13:17:51.644-04:002010-10-21T13:17:51.644-04:00i'm so glad you are surrounded by supportive f...i'm so glad you are surrounded by supportive family, and what sounds like a wonderful hospital. trust me, the experience will not be any less amazing just because your venue has changed... you've been preparing for this birth for months, remember what you know and go with the flow!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710525766736736547.post-66872153619103108772010-10-21T12:56:59.280-04:002010-10-21T12:56:59.280-04:00I wish you the very best birth with NO complicatio...I wish you the very best birth with NO complications. It sounds like you are going to be in a really good situation, in the best hands, and you have a GREAT support team. Everyone should be so blessed.<br /><br />Go, Nugget, go!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710525766736736547.post-91647120180303063212010-10-21T10:55:58.868-04:002010-10-21T10:55:58.868-04:00You're so lucky that water could still be an o...You're so lucky that water could still be an option...so many hospitals haven't gone that route. Thinking good thoughts and sending healing strength for you and Nugget this Sunday!Melanie J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03701919968159394274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710525766736736547.post-87765569183920609812010-10-21T10:52:31.841-04:002010-10-21T10:52:31.841-04:00Wow - this is so exciting! I know you are disappoi...Wow - this is so exciting! I know you are disappointed not have your original birth plan in place, but it sounds as though you will be in excellent hands. I will be thinking of you and can't wait to see pictures of the Nugs.What Possessed Mehttp://www.whatpossessedme.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710525766736736547.post-43966317372181413782010-10-21T10:21:15.514-04:002010-10-21T10:21:15.514-04:00Cannot WAIT to hear all about your birthing experi...Cannot WAIT to hear all about your birthing experience! Breathe in and breathe out the fear-- you're going to be amazing parents. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05902889006570860829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710525766736736547.post-24705783406729711862010-10-21T09:39:55.150-04:002010-10-21T09:39:55.150-04:00The best advice ever given in life is exactly what...The best advice ever given in life is exactly what you and other loved ones have said. Letting go and embracing make for a more fun and surprising outcome!! And your Pop definitely said it, this will prime you perfectly for parenting. Oh my, parenting...<br />Home Growed said it the best!<br />Plus, the best quote from a dear midwife on my birthing team was, "Labor is about 4-48 hours. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710525766736736547.post-17848894247998344972010-10-21T09:14:07.850-04:002010-10-21T09:14:07.850-04:00Best wishes for your safe delivery! Nugget will b...Best wishes for your safe delivery! Nugget will be perfection no matter where he comes into the world. Can't wait to be introduced to the newest English!DarcChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18230643206461906913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710525766736736547.post-18166983404498777632010-10-21T08:30:15.937-04:002010-10-21T08:30:15.937-04:00i've had three kids three different ways. fir...i've had three kids three different ways. first was induced. you will be ok. i liked being in water too, for what it's worth. and for lord's sakes your pop is right...letting go is an essential for being a parent. <br />and i recommend blue cohosh for getting things going. worked for my third.<br />i'll think of you on sunday and sends lots of good birth momma vibes.Lianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03450176652883535760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710525766736736547.post-52117028779440660952010-10-21T08:16:00.429-04:002010-10-21T08:16:00.429-04:00It sounds funny for me to say, not knowing you at ...It sounds funny for me to say, not knowing you at all, but we'll all be cheering for you & the hubs & nugget this Sunday!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303924392508581301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710525766736736547.post-54560355412970668882010-10-21T08:10:55.776-04:002010-10-21T08:10:55.776-04:00Oh wow! I know it's not what you expected, but...Oh wow! I know it's not what you expected, but I'm so happy to hear that you're going with the flow. Sunday is coming up soon! Hope your self-inducing plans work out, but even if they don't it sounds like you are headed for a very nice place to give birth. Best wishes!!! <br />I am heading out for a camping trip (yay!) and I will be excited to check back in to your blog early skhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00646543485376178222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710525766736736547.post-24667238500035572022010-10-21T05:04:55.578-04:002010-10-21T05:04:55.578-04:00I'm sure it will go great - both my cherubs we...I'm sure it will go great - both my cherubs were born in a hospital with a midwife, and it was just us and her....it didn't even seem like I was in a hospital at all. My youngest was to be a water birth, but he decided to arrive before the tub was full! I was trying to have a calm Bradley inspired birth and instead what worked was standing up, rocking back and forth and swearing like a Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13307035157000793203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710525766736736547.post-50553395056612235412010-10-21T00:42:28.483-04:002010-10-21T00:42:28.483-04:00Good luck with everything on Sunday - although it ...Good luck with everything on Sunday - although it may not be what you planned, I'm sure it will all turn out as it's supposed to, and as long as there's a baby as the end result, that's what counts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710525766736736547.post-63766120431091246102010-10-21T00:16:04.597-04:002010-10-21T00:16:04.597-04:00I am so so so excited for you! Little nuggets bir...I am so so so excited for you! Little nuggets birth will be beautiful no matter where it takes place.Renaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00727402716698265055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710525766736736547.post-20525177979491715122010-10-20T22:28:18.048-04:002010-10-20T22:28:18.048-04:00Stay strong...I'm a planner too and when I wen...Stay strong...I'm a planner too and when I went into the hospital on full time bed rest for the last couple of weeks - I had a complete previa (undetected) and already had a 2 year old that had to stay home with daddy, mimi and papa - it threw all my plans out the window. <br />Soon you'll be holding a sweet new baby...YAY!Fresh Eggs Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16718985258467172827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710525766736736547.post-77361063223731637592010-10-20T22:17:43.151-04:002010-10-20T22:17:43.151-04:00I really hope that you can stay positive about you...I really hope that you can stay positive about your birth experience - I'm sorry it can't be at home, but it sounds like the facility is a good one! Induction can be hard, but you will have a baby at the end of it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15085382208785344041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710525766736736547.post-39845064068108194552010-10-20T20:53:58.092-04:002010-10-20T20:53:58.092-04:00I was born at Mission on October 31, 1985 to a gre...I was born at Mission on October 31, 1985 to a great wonder of a mother who labored for 16 hours without ANYTHING for the pain. I am reminded of this a lot. Mission: it's the place to be born. <br /><br />I will think of you often on Sunday. DO IT.Laurenhttp://hermitagemuseum.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710525766736736547.post-84384883366260431602010-10-20T20:52:39.220-04:002010-10-20T20:52:39.220-04:00When I was asked if I had a birth plan, I said &qu...When I was asked if I had a birth plan, I said "Leave hospital not pregnant, hopefully with child." Regardless of the road, there is a baby at the end of it. You can do anything for the day+ it takes, no matter the scenery. Here's wishing you a good birth and knowing you won't care much one way or the other once you are on the other side of it...Home Growedhttp://homegrowed.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710525766736736547.post-43630026886281385452010-10-20T20:29:48.506-04:002010-10-20T20:29:48.506-04:00Ashley, you don't know me but I have been foll...Ashley, you don't know me but I have been following you on this blog ever since I fell in love with your Keeping Chickens book. I just want to wish you good thoughts for a happy, healthy little boy. I spent 10 weeks on bedrest with my first boy and I know how scary it was to let go and let nature do it's thing. Plans go right out the window and when I look back (9 years ago) all I Leanne Coppolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710525766736736547.post-49928443569852321822010-10-20T20:25:53.063-04:002010-10-20T20:25:53.063-04:00This is a beautiful post, Ashley! I just keep thin...This is a beautiful post, Ashley! I just keep thinking that Nugget is so lucky to be born into such a wonderful home and family. I'll be thinking happy thoughts for you come Sunday.Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13182420572062960135noreply@blogger.com