So Long Gramma Nancy

It was absolutely amazing & wonderful to have Mom here. I could not have made it w/out her, truly. Travis was gone almost 24/7 that first week after the birth. Once again, I am indebted to my beautiful mother, with no ability to ever fully pay her for all she's done my whole life. She kept my house clean & took care of the boys while I was laid up in bed the first couple days after. When Naomi needed to nurse, I was able to sit and relax & bond w/my little girl. I believe that first week is crucial to creating a strong mother/daughter bond, and I was able to put full focus towards that because Mom was there for me. I felt 100% secure & at peace with my Mother taking care of what mattered most to me at that time. We also buckled down on the boys in enforcing family rules & obedience! Mom is relentless, I tell you. I feel much better about my boy's behavior & my ability to carry out consequences. :) Life is back to normal, and I miss my Mommy!! Back to a dirty house, though I try. Oh, and dinner making. Blah!!

To my beautiful Mom, I love you, and I am thanking the Lord for all you've done for me, and taught me in my life, and all that's yet to come. Happy Mother's Day. XOXOXO

I finally made it back to the birthing center with my camera, so I could take some pix of the room where Naomi was born. This is the tub where I would have birthed, if we'd done it in water. Naomi & I were able to take an herbal bath together just hours afterward, though. So that made up for the no-water birth.
I love this facility, it's beautiful.

Here's the toilet where Naomi was born over. And these are the 2 assistant girls who actually were there, catching. Caitlin & Annika. They were awesome, and performed like stars!

Here's upstairs with Andrea the midwife. She made it just minutes after I pushed out the placenta.

And here's a sweet one of Trayton & Naomi. He's just adoring her. :)

Happy Mother's Day, Mom. To all my sister's too, you're wonderful examples to me of mothers.