Affection To The Baby

Friday, May 15, 2009

Birthy Links

Another cool home birth story told in graphic memoir form.

Seven truly extreme birth stories.

Amazing vintage pregnant dolls!

90-year-old Midwife delivers her own great-grandchild.

Enjoy! Photo via WeHeartIt.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Rice Brights

I'm loving these day-glo meets boho shots from the new Rice website. So whimsical, cheery, and summery! Via Decor8.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Bicycle Swoon

I have no words to express the degree to which I am loving this Precious Cargo Bike by Madsen Cycles. Via Swiss-Miss.

Print Love

I just discovered these knockout prints by Freya Art & Design and I had to share them. Visit the Etsy shop to see many more lovely designs. Via Creature Comforts.

A Walk in the Park + The Belly (Week 24)

I can't believe I've missed a few weeks of belly updates already! The time is really flying by. How can it be the middle of May?!? Well, we walked through the park on our way to dinner last night and Taro snapped a few pictures to serve as the Week 24 Belly Update. Thanks, Hon!

I'm still feeling good and the baby is still partying away in there! When our Midwife visited our home for our most recent prenatal, last Monday, we listened for the baby's heartbeat for the first time (using a stethoscope, as we have decided not to use a Doppler until it is necessary in labor, and we do not want to use ultrasound unless there is a medical indication that would make it useful) and the sound was faint but distinct. The measurement of my belly was right on target, too, which is awesome because that means the baby's growth is progressing perfectly. We even felt what we are pretty sure was the head, which was located just under my right ribcage (at the time the feet were kicking much lower down and towards my left side).

The Kiddo loves to rub my belly and he thinks the baby is a girl!

Monday, May 11, 2009

We Have a Winner!!!

Congratulations to Farrah, winner of the Moon Over Maize Personalized Names Necklace! Thank you to all who entered and especially to Monica who provided this beautiful, unique jewelry! Check back soon for more marvelous giveaways...

Photo, from here.