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MILO’S BIRTH STORY

I really wanted to write about this.

I had been feeling contractions for about a week before, and had 5cm dilation since the Sunday before. I knew he was coming soon but didn’t know when, because these kind of symptoms can begin way before labour actively starts. It was dinner time (around 6pm) on the 7th when my contractions started getting more intense, and I felt something was happening. I called the midwife to give her a heads up, then took a bath and went to lie down and try to get some rest.

When it was about 1am I was woken up by strong contractions much less far apart then the ones I had been having the whole past week, and I knew it was time. I started timing my contractions and preparing myself for the moment. Around 3am I called Lila (the midwife) and woke up Tobias. While I walked around ease the process, he inflated and filled the tub with warm water. Lila arrived about an hour later and we started the breathing exercises and when I felt ready I got into the tub.

Milo took his sweet time, for sure. Tobias was by my side at all times, we just talked and laughed and he soothed me while we were waiting for our littlest one. Tob and Lila took turns snapping some pictures so we could document the moment. As time passed the contractions got stronger and stronger, and then I actively started pushing. It was time.

Everything felt so light and natural. I knew what I had to do and when, I was so aware of my own body’s movements and all my senses felt heightened. What a rush! My midwife Lila’s guidance throughout the whole process helped make things so much easier.

Milo Kai Hansen came at around 7:15 am on the 8th of August, a chubby red haired little thing
weighing 9lb and measuring about 21 inches. Getting him out and holding him in my arms was so exhilarating, it’s the best feeling ever. Tobias cut the cord and went to clean him up and cuddle him while Lila helped me push out the placenta and get out of the tub.

This was one of the most amazing experiences of my life (seriously, having a baby in your own living room? Amazing.) and for those of you considering a home birth, I’d highly recommend it. I felt relaxed, safe and comfortable. Truly incredible! And now I have my beautiful ginger boy to snuggle!

36 WEEKS LOG

36 weeks + 1 day, woo! Mark not missed, I feel victorious.

Bump? I have my own personal gravitational field now.

Total weight gain: 23lbs.

Sleep? Okay, I think. Less than usual when I’m not pregnant, but it got better than the last weeks.

Best moment this week – This week has been a little tough since I haven’t been able to be as active as I’d like to.

Miss anything? – Doing all the things I would do when not pregnant.

Food craving – Sweets.

Symptoms – Braxton Hicks and swollen feet.

Belly button in or out? – Out.

What I’m looking forward to – Meeting our doula so we can get everything set for the birth.

Ring on or off? – Off.

Happy or moody most of the time – A mix of both.

Baby in veggie/fruit terms – Papaya

34 WEEKS LOG

I swear I’m the worst at this. 34 weeks + 1 day. So close, though! 6 weeks to go.

Bump? It arrives 10 minutes earlier than me everywhere I go.

Total weight gain: 21lbs. Been holding up pretty steadily there.

Sleep? Lots of it, I’ve been so tired. Even if it’s so uncomfortable because of position issues (thank goodness for body pillows), heartburn and everything, lately I’ve been getting exausted from doing minimal things, so… naps galore.

Best moment this week – Going with Angus and Mercy to their homeschooling/unschooling group. So much fun!

Miss anything? – Not being pregnant, to be honest. I’m really over it and ready for this boo to be born.

Food craving – Nothing really.

Symptoms – Fatigue, back pain, heartburn, peeing all the time, Braxton Hicks, pregnancy brain, blurry vision, swollen everything.

Belly button in or out? – Out.

What I’m looking forward to – Meeting our doula so we can get everything set for the birth.

Ring on or off? – Off. I have sausages for fingers now.

Happy or moody most of the time – Happy. Yay!

Baby in veggie/fruit terms – Savoy cabbage

WHAT I WORE IN THAILAND

I feel like such a real blogger when I do those kind of posts, it’s great. To be quite honest I’m not a very fashionable person, I just like to be wearing whatever I feel most comfortable in, and when it looks good it’s a plus!

When I got pregnant I ordered some maternity clothes and I finally had to start wearing them like a couple weeks before the trip, so they were my go to when I packed my bags for Thailand.

Look 1: Skirt + t-shirt // Earrings // Sandals

Look 2: Turtleneck shirt + pants // Sunglasses // Wedges

Look 3: Dress

Look 4: Top // Shorts // Coverup // Sunglasses

22 WEEKS LOG

We’re back from Thailand! And late to the log, soz. Today I am 22 weeks + 3 days. There’s a couple extra pictures below the log part 🙂

Bump? Bigger and bigger. Baby is measuring around 11 inches now.

Total weight gain: 18lbs

Sleep? Okay-ish. 

Best moment this week – All the ones in Thailand.

Miss anything? – Spicy food

Food craving – Pineapple

Anything making you queasy or sick? – Nothing.

Symptoms – Heartburn, ugh. And back pain. Belly grew a lot too.

Belly button in or out? – Out!

What I’m looking forward to – Mercy’s birthday.

Ring on or off? – On

Happy or moody most of the time – Happy

Baby in veggie/fruit terms – Corn on the cob

20 WEEKS LOG (& SURPRISE TRIP!)

Woohoo, halfway through! Last week was pretty busy, so we’re skipping the 19 week log. And I have exciting news: Tobias surprised me with a quick trip to Thailand! We are going the first days of April, before Emerson’s 3rd birthday.

It’ll be our last big trip before the baby arrives, since we’re not really planning on leaving Hawaii after that. My dad is coming over to stay with Angus and Mercy.

Bump? I feel like I haven’t really gotten any bigger than the last two weeks, but I still feel pretty big considering how far along I am.

Total weight gain: 13lbs

Sleep? Good!

Best moment this week – The surprise, definetely!

Miss anything? – Sleeping on my stomach.

Food craving – P o k e b o w l s

Anything making you queasy or sick? – Nothing.

Symptoms – Swollen feet and hands, baby kicks, high energy, my hair is also really nice lately.

Belly button in or out? – In. I feel like it’s popping soon though.

What I’m looking forward to – The next scan.

Ring on or off? – On.

Happy or moody most of the time – Happy

Baby in veggie/fruit terms – Banana