Monday, June 13, 2011

Love and Bubbles

I just have to say, that I love siblings at births! In my experience it is such a great way for the older child/children to feel that they are also part of this process...and there is nothing like the look on their sweet faces when they see the new little brother or sister for the first time....

I was recently with a family having their second child, their first is six years old and so smart and fun...Sam. Sam was amazing at his little sisters' birth. While his Mama was in the pool pushing, he diligently gave her sips of water between contractions, and took this job very seriously. Additionally, he would be sure to blow bubbles when she was having her contractions, it was great to welcome little babe to a room full of love and bubbles! Afterwards, he wanted to keep helping, so we employed him as our helper and he drained the birth pool with us. These births are so wonderful and such a family affair...as it should be. I wish that all women and their families could be blessed with this respect and openness for their births.....

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