June 10, 2021
Today, I’m grateful for: my birth team
On my journey through this pregnancy, I’ve been blessed to have several amazing people on my “birth team”. Experts who are helping me to process and prepare physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually for birth. My care provider, my doula, and my therapist in particular have played key roles in keeping me grounded, safe and supported as I have and continue to navigate the many uncharted waters of this pregnancy. I’m so incredibly grateful for this team.
From consults, tools and resources to evidence-based information and general compassionate listening, they help me to maintain some sense of dignity and control in circumstances that feel very out of control. If you know me well, you know that I’m a planner. A problem-solver. A “let’s get to the bottom of this so we can optimize the outcome” kinda gal. But this condition has taken everything I thought I might be “planning for” and flipped it upside down (and inside out, and twisted it up in knots, set it on fire and defenestrated it).
😅Ok, I’m being dramatic, but in all honesty, every single thing I ever thought this pregnancy would entail has been far from the case. A focus on baby’s positioning, physical strength and alignment and VBAC prep quickly shifted to a focus on limited physical exertion, birth trauma processing, surrender and acceptance. To say this has been challenging would be a massive understatement.
But even in the trials, I have remained grateful. Grateful for the blessings I DO have, because even on the toughest days, there is still so much to be grateful for. I still have work to do, and I try every single day to make the best of where I’m at, inching closer and closer to the day we meet our sweet baby girl. And no matter the path we take to get there, I am comforted in knowing my team is there to support me, and help optimize every possible outcome, even when I can’t plan and prepare for what that is.
Today, I’m grateful for my care team. For the trust and partnership we share. For their support, compassion and energy to help lead me to a positive and safe birth experience and outcome.
XO
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