sunday morning in bed. with an on call phone.

sunday morning lie in. coffee in bed.

on my way to a postpartum visit

the sun is shining.
it's the equinox.
time for change.

the leaves turn colours and fall.
we shed our skin. releasing all that no longer serves us.

the on call phone sits beside me.
quiet.
two mothers-to-be past their dates.

a new baby arrived a few days ago.
welcomed in our little birth centre.
bringing birthing back into the community is such a lovely thing.

so many first time mothers are choosing this option. knowing we can travel the hour into the nearest hospital if more pain relief is needed. they are trusting in their ability to safely have their babies close to home.

we may not be able to offer home birth right now. but the option we are able to provide is something that local families want.

i'm looking forward to this fall. every month we are full, with the majority of families intending to birth in the community. some are still reticent about being so far from an operating room and anesthesia. for some making that drive feels like the better option. being able to offer choice of birth place, is important.

i found where i'm supposed to be at this time.
plans for the future. but living in the present.
i bought a house. i'm building a home. i'm staying for awhile.

following this journey.