9=2
In the past nine days I’ve been witness (for the most part) two the birth of two baby boys. I was invited and volunteered to be a helper for two of my friends that where having home births so that there would be someone to look after the older kids. Babies are wonderful. And kids becoming older sisters and brothers are amazing!
One thing they all had in common was at one point covering their ears and running from the room their mothers were birthing. I tried to talk to the kids about what was going on and reassure them so that they would be more comfortable being near the hatching of their new siblings.
The kids all did great. Not a single one had any interest in helping to cut any umbilical cords. But I guess that’s reassuring to know they were all uncomfortable taking scissors to any part of their new brothers. Makes me wonder about my own boy who didn’t seem to hesitate when asked if he wanted to help cut the cord of his youngest sister…
To my friends that gave birth: Thank you for letting me be a part of such a wonderful events.
And thank you for being such an amazing friend. Thank you for being such an important part of our births.
Comment by Heather — April 7, 2008 @ 3:00 pm