SISTAS CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO STILLETTOS FOR BABIES. TELL ME WAHT U THINK ABOUT IT

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CHECK THIS VIDEO OUT. STILLETTOS FOR BABIES

On 2-8-08, I awoke to some abdominal pains and called my doula (birthing coach), Sarah. I described the pains and that I think my water sac had broken because I kept feeling the urge to urinate every 10-15 min. Sarah confirmed that labor had begun and encouraged me to distract myself and be prepared for hours of inconsistent pain but to monitor the pains for their proximity and keep her informed. No problem. The pains were bearable, so I watched tv. I've always had string menstrual pains and this was similar in intensity. Then my OB’s office called to confirm my Mon. appt. if I did not deliver that weekend. When I told the nurse I think early labor had started she offered for me to come into the office for a resting monitor to track my contractions. So at 1pm we did that. Nothing to be alarmed about. Contractions were barely registering. I had one small one during the 15 min session. I asked the doctor to check to make sure my water hadn’t broken because I was leaking fluid. She thought this was unlikely but checked as a precaution. To everyone’s surprise I was almost 5cm dilated!

Sistahs,

Well, for the second time in two years, my blessed angel didn't come forth. Only the Creator knows why, but it doesn't stop my heart from being broken. In just 11 weeks, I had so many hopes and dreams for this child but tomorrow is another day. I thank the Creator for my nearly 5 year old Princess and am so grateful for her every minute of everyday. Today I hugged her tightly and told her I loved her as I gently kissed her ~ this ultimate reflection of my husband and myself.

Peace!

I read the book, “Tantra: The Path of Ecstasy”. The author describes a state of being known as tapas. Tapas is allowing yourself to feel and embrace pain. This acceptance of pain can cause feelings of ecstasy, when we do not try to avoid or escape it. The author, Georg Fueurstein, also relates tapas to some women in childbirth.

the divine in me salutes the divine in you

i was always taught not to put my business out there, but i write and i think its therapy to say things about myself out loud.

so i just had a miscarriage. i know how it happened, still trying to understand why. i feel guilty in a way and crushed. for so long i thought i couldn't mate, but i had my seed growing without even knowing, and by the time i found out, it was gone. but its a relief, i guess. not that my seed is gone, but that my womb is fertile. Jah knew it wasn’t the right time for me. but what hurts is everyone's disinterest with what happened. maybe its because i found out i was pregnant because of the miscarriage. but no one really wants to talk about it, not even my king. it hurt physically and emotionally. it still hurts. and i feel guilty because had i been more careful it wouldn't have happened.

i wanna believe that the universe is justified in its actions...im trying to. im not blaiming anyone...i just need to talk about it, and no one seems to want to touch on it...

Blessings,

I recently joined this amazing community and I must say you all are inspiring me to reach for a better life mentally, physically and spiritually. Finding Ymib could not have come at a better time. About a week ago, I realized I was pregnant. It was unplanned but not a surprise.

I would truly appreciate any suggestions on what I should eat for my baby to develop strong and healthy.

I also would like...no... I NEED to hear your stories about being pregnant. What did you do to stay healthy and sane. I am thinking about going to a midwife instead of a doctor. Have any of you used a midwife?

One of my friends who has two children explained to me that for her first pregnancy she went to a doctor/hospital because she was young and just allowed everyone around her to take control of her pregnancy. The second time around she went to a midwife and did everything on her own terms and she said that it was infinitely better this way.

badly...

i hadn't had a chance til today to truly get up off in that ole ask yeye

that ish makes me wanna hunt somebody down and conceive immediately!

truthfully...when i imagine my most free self
sometimes i get glimpses of marrying when i'm GREAT with child
with my belly out...
because that is the ancient goddessy way to get down
celebrate a fertile union...

in any case...what i want most
is to feel like i'm doin it all on my own terms
i want my OWN house in MY name
and my altima
and a steady income from doin something that i love

i'm ready to do like cocoyam from the odu
and settle down in the mud and bear children

i'm also aware that tho i want to have these things before i concieve
it might just be conception that pushes me to do what i need to do to achieve these things...

i had an astrologer read me once...impromptu like on the front steps of this metaphysical shop...just cause i stopped and said hi to him...and asked him how he got into the business of bein an astrologer...

Being pregnant is one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life. It’s also one of the most frightening. Stretch marks, widening hips, belly fat, milk-filled breasts and what is the leakage about? Your body will commit acts you never thought possible while you’re asleep. But this is your opportunity, your chance to leave an impression on the world through the miracle that is life.

I was a young mother, and was excited to be pregnant with my first child. I worried about how good I’d be at parenting, but nothing scared me more than how this baby was actually going to come out of my body. All the videos and birthing classes in the world don’t prepare you for the reality. I was fortunate. I know some mothers may be totally opposed to having drugs when they give birth but I was not.

I recall the day, that I chose your name
The first time that you kicked, I never was the same

How could I be so blessed to have you in my womb
A great responsibility, I need to make more room.

For soon you will be coming, I can't believe its true
I'm not sure if I'm ready, I have so much to do

Baby shower gifts come one after another,
but nothing can prepare you for being a new mother.

I wrote you all these letters, I even bought you toys
People thought "a girl", I knew you were a boy.

And then the day it came, my water broke at 3
I packed your bag that evening, forgot the one for me

I had you without drugs, the pain I can't explain
Tried to get up out of bed, I completely went insane

The nurse told me to push, said not to be a coward
I started to at 8 am was done in half an hour.

I remember it so clearly, you didnt make a sound
you had a weird banana head, but now I'm glad its round

I held you close for hours, I didnt sleep for days
I felt so overjoyed..... I sang, I cried, I prayed.

I prayed that you'd be smart, funny, cool and tall,
I prayed that you would worship God and love him most of all