MaternityShare

a blog about pregnancy, birth and motherhood

 

Diapers July 31, 2008

Filed under: maternityshare — Tags: , — Christine @ 11:47 pm —
  • My boss handed down to Billy and me a bunch of great clothes as well as left over diapers his twins outgrew. The diapers we got from him were Pampers Swaddlers New Baby which were a great size for our little guy. They fit him better than the ones the hospital used.
    When Will was discharged [...]

     
     

    I am here

    Filed under: maternityshare — Tags: — Christine @ 10:40 pm —
  • I am here… but just barely.
    I feel so out of touch, so sleep deprived. So much has happened in the last 2 and a half weeks since Will’s birth.
    I was not warned about the things I am experiencing, or if I was, I could not have understood. One has to experience this to believe it.
    I [...]

     
     

    Welcome George William Astor Shipp V July 26, 2008

    Filed under: maternityshare — Tags: , — Christine @ 9:58 pm —
  • Our sweet little baby was born on July 14th, 2008! His name is George William Astor Shipp V (we call him “Will”). He is amazing. I am totally in love with him. Billy and I are so happy to have him in our lives.
    He was born at 5:53am and weighing in at 5lbs, 15oz. I [...]

     
     

    On Mudras and, Yoga in Portland July 13, 2008

    Filed under: healh — Tags: , , , — Christine @ 11:02 pm —
  • I was talking with my dear friend Julia of The Joe Cocker Dancers about dance and movement and life we came to the subject of yoga. I told her of some lovely pictures in the current issue of The Yoga Journal (August 2008 issue) where they explained 5 mudras and how to incorporate them into [...]

     
     

    Hypnobirthing Assists In Everyday Calm July 12, 2008

    Filed under: growth — Tags: , , — Christine @ 11:58 pm —
  • Last night I found myself in a very upsetting situation. Augmenting the upsetting situation were my pregnancy hormones. I felt like I was beside myself*. After letting out frustrations I turned to my hypnobirthing practice. I sat in calm as I let my breathing soothe me as well as the visualization practice of Marie F. [...]

     
     

    36 Weeks - A Snapshot July 11, 2008

    Filed under: maternityshare — Tags: , , — Christine @ 11:42 am —
  • Every once in a while I stop by the BabyCenter website to see what they have to say about the week of pregnancy I am in. This is week 36 (as of last Tuesday, approximately) and here is their guesstimate of what lil’ fellah looks like now. Almost 6 pounds!
    My contractions are getting a [...]

     
     

    Respectable Kid Pad July 10, 2008

    Filed under: maternityshare — Tags: , — Christine @ 9:19 pm —
  • I read this article called Rooms to Stop the Young From Straying that was posted today on the New York Times internet news site that was about parents creating whole rooms for their kids to hang out in and entertain their friends. The idea is to keep the kids close to home. This way parents [...]

     
     

    Pregnancy Photos July 9, 2008

    Filed under: art — Tags: , — Christine @ 10:39 pm —
  • It has crossed my mind to have some artful photos taken of my pregnant body. The question is: clothed or unclothed… or partially clothed.
    Then there is the fact that most times when people take my picture I get uncomfortable. Camera shy sums it up. But I must admit, I love it when pictures of [...]