Crazy making mommy brain

Being a mom is a little crazy making. Here is what I mean...

One day the baby sleeps all day and I think "Oh no, he is sleeping all day!! This can't be right. What did I eat or do, or not eat or not do that made this so. Oh no!!!"

And then the next day he doesn't sleep all that much and I think "Oh no!!! He is not sleeping like he was yesterday. What did I eat or do, or not eat or not do to make this so. I must have done something to make this so! Oh no!!!"

It's always this way it seems...until I slow down and remember that as much as I would like to believe that I am in control.

Borrowed Baby Time

The softest whisper of hair

Covers a cantaloupe head

Balanced oh so wobbly

On a sack o'potatoes you

And when you turn to nuzzle

That little knobby nose

Into my neck as we are

Torso to shoulder

Your baby smell intoxicates

My senses and I drink it in

This is borrowed time

This mommy moment mine...

(1 month 1 day old Oak)

Affirmations for Birth

These are the affirmations I listened to just about everyday leading up to the birth. I believe that they were effective in bringing my mind back to something positive while in labor. Use them or write your own...whatever you do, remember that if you can do it.

Affirmations
I am deeply connected to my body and am open to the wisdom and blessings this baby is bringing to my life.
I gather strength from my past, my vulnerabilities and wounds to move forward with courage, wisdom and grace.
There is infinite wisdom available to me to guide me through this birth.
I know with my body, mind and heart that I am strong.
With each contraction (wave, rush) my baby is coming to me.
The contractions are the positive force that will bring my baby to me.
I give thanks to the creator for this life within me and mt strong healthy body.
I receive the blessings and guidance of the divine and benevolent ancestors.
My baby knows what to do.
My body knows what to do.
My body & my baby work together to create a harmonious birth.
I am open to the miracle that is each moment.
My body is open.
My pelvis is open to the wisdom my baby is bringing to me.
I am spacious enough to move through anything.
My baby is welcomed with much love and gratitude by the ancestors, spirits and the community.