I'm 1 week from my due date and am trying to remain as positive as possible. Its tempting to backslide into feeling fear and apprehension about my upcoming birth, especially since my last experience was pretty traumatic for all involved. I had a good cry yesterday and reminded myself how out of control of this experience that I am. I cannot decide when it will happen, how things will go, or how I will handle it. This is where the rubber hits the road with my faith: an amazing opportunity to trust more and rely on God to carry me, no matter what happens. One of the verses that has been in my mind is this: "Peace I leave with you. My peace I give you. I do not give as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." I have been recently learning the power of positive thinking and talk. During my pregnancy I have been saying and reading positive statements. I made a small flip chart that I look at almost every night with reminders and scripture to this end. I was just browsing the internet to find more pregnancy affirmations and found the following:
Only I can give birth to this baby and I accept that challenge.
Babies are born when they are ready, not when doctors, midwives, or anyone decides.
I deserve to have the birth I desire.
I embrace the concept of healthy pain.
I truly do believe that I am going to have a great birth. I hope it comes soon. In the meantime, I am going to stay in the positive and REFUSE to hear or accept any negativity from anyone.
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Boy, being 9 weeks away from delivering #2 after a complicated #1...I can definitely relate. My crying spell was last night over the fact that my doctor is going on MATERNITY LEAVE and I'm meeting my NEW doctor for the first time in two weeks.
I'm finding myself meditating on the same old pregnancy song from 3 years ago - Blessed Be Your Name - and it feels almost like a spiritual discipline to me as I sort through the mess of amazing miracles and difficulties that those around me have experienced.
Amy, my dear, we'll be praying for you and your family and look forward to hearing the good news of baby Bassett's arrival.
You *can* do it, Amy. Keep breathing deeply. You can do anything.
Good luck!
He's got the whole world in His hands...
Thanks to you both for your encouragement, it means a lot!
You gotta see "Knocked Up" if you haven't already. Don and I went to see it yesterday afternoon and just bawled...
Good luck, friend!
what a way to leave us all hanging! i saw pictures of your little one over on the gulde's site... i can't wait to hear the birth story... well, at least as much as you see fit for the diverse audience. i just want to know it went okay. that's all. ;-)
congratulations on your newest addition!
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