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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!

DEAR LITTLE ONE

Tomorrow is your date but we still don’t know if it’s going to be the day you chose to arrive. I am anxious and excited, and you’d thing that after your brother and sister I would be used to this, but it’s other same rush every time. We’re all very ready and eager to meet you. You can come out now, it’s a beautiful world out here.

39 WEEKS LOG

Aloha! 39 + 3 today. 4 days till due date! Hopefully this will be the last log, and by the next week I’ll have my sweet baby boo in my arms. Angus and Mercy didn’t go this far along, and I am definetely impatient about it.

We got a home water birth planned and everything is set to it, because he might decide to come around at any time. Our living room now features a birthing pool and we have the doula on call. All we need to do is wait now!

Bump? The bumpest. Husband has to tie my shoes – when I am bothered to wear them.

Total weight gain: 25lbs.

Sleep? Not much lately, but I have been tired of carrying this extra weight around. It has been taken a toll on my lower back. Because of that I’ve just been hanging around home and not doing much.

Best moment this week – We had a great backyard bonfire for Tobias’ parents, they’ve flown out to stay with us and wait the baby out.

Miss anything? – Not being so pregnant. I miss doing things, going around town, driving everywhere, working, carrying my kids everywhere, and surfing.

Food craving – We’ve been kicking the spices up trying to speed the baby’s arrival.

Symptoms – Mild contractions, tiredness, nesting, leg cramps.

Belly button in or out? – Out.

What I’m looking forward to – Baby!

Ring on or off? – Off.

Happy or moody most of the time – Happier lately.

Baby in veggie/fruit terms -Watermelon

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

EXPLORE.

One thing Tobias and I encourage a lot in our children is curiosity and love for the environment, and to love learning new things. We never say “later” when they ask a question, we read books with them, we ask them to explain us things, we let them wander and wonder around. We believe it is so important that they know that the earth is a beautiful thing we must understand, cherish and care for.

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This saturday we took a quick ride to Waimea Valley so we could see the
waterfall. The walk was light (a very pregnant me enjoys that fact) and the weather just perfect, so Tob and
the kids could even go into the water too! It was a great day, we brought a few snacks to munch on during our morning and afternoon there (homemade ones, no packaging waste!)

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I hope this post helped inspiring some of you to take your kids to learn with nature too! Allow them to discover a world beyond home, with as littlest restriction as possible. Raising environmentally conscious children will shape a better, greener future. Mahalo!

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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

30 WEEKS LOG

Welp, missed another mark. As of today I’m 30 weeks + 2 days. But on the bright side, our house renovation is finally finished and we have started the nursery!

Bump? Bigger and bigger everyday, it seems. I wonder how big I’ll be in 10 more weeks!

Total weight gain: 20lbs. Been holding up pretty steadily there.

Sleep? It has been a pain to get some decent hours the past month. I started having Braxton Hicks and Emerson has been sensing she won’t be the baby of the house anymore so she’s been very demanding at night.

Best moment this week – Being finally able to start organizing the house. We have a whole kitchen again and it’s just a blessing.

Miss anything? – Being active. I get tired with everything now so I’ve just been plopped on my butt lately.

Food craving – I had a crazy craving of chicken parm this week and just had to give in (I’m a pescatarian, meaning the only meat I eat is fish and seafood). I felt like it was a downwards step but I hope it will be a one time only thing.

Symptoms – Weird dreams (haha), heartburn, shortness of breath (a great moment to move the rooms upstairs I know), trouble sleeping

Belly button in or out? – Out.

What I’m looking forward to – Finishing up the nursery.

Ring on or off? – On but I’m guessing it’ll be off soon.

Happy or moody most of the time – Moody. Everyone except Tobias has been moody lately. Poor him, having to deal with all us three!

Baby in veggie/fruit terms – Cantaloupe

26 WEEKS LOG

I missed the 24 week mark, apologies. Life caught up to me, been way too busy trying to find a new house (and giving up), work and all things.

Bump? Definetely bigger than the last log, haha. Baby is measuring around 15 inches.

Total weight gain: 28lbs

Sleep? Could be better, definetely.

Best moment this week – Been a ball of stress so just relaxing at home was already the best thing.

Miss anything? –  Sleeping on my stomach.

Food craving – Nothing, surprisingly.

Symptoms – Backache, headache, trouble sleeping. Pregnancy brain is also an issue.

Belly button in or out? – Out

What I’m looking forward to – Meeting the architect that’s gonna renovate our house.

Ring on or off? – On

Happy or moody most of the time – Mooooody.

Baby in veggie/fruit terms – Butternut squash

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