Support: to sustain (a person, the mind, spirits, courage, etc.) under trial or affliction
To say the least, Leonard has ALWAYS supported me.
He actually was the one who suggested an out-of-hospital birth, no vaccines, co-sleeping, breastfeeding, and cloth diapers with our first daughter, nine years ago. Unfortunately, at the time I was a little more skeptical. Why? 1. My friends weren't doing those things...I didn't want to seem "crazy." 2. I had allowed my nursing training to persuade my decisions. 3. It's just not what my Momma & sisters did either. So, my first two girls were born in a hospital attended by great CNMs. We did co-sleep & my 9 y/o just recently ventured to her own bed. And of course I breastfed my girls. Both self weaned...Hannah at 13mos & Sarah at 16mos.
So, what was different this time around? I embraced what I wanted to do & what I knew was the BEST for me, my baby, & my family. Not only did Leonard continue to support me, but I also had the support of a few good friends....and that made a big difference for me. I wasn't so "crazy" after all.
With all that said...Leonard, I thank you for:
He actually was the one who suggested an out-of-hospital birth, no vaccines, co-sleeping, breastfeeding, and cloth diapers with our first daughter, nine years ago. Unfortunately, at the time I was a little more skeptical. Why? 1. My friends weren't doing those things...I didn't want to seem "crazy." 2. I had allowed my nursing training to persuade my decisions. 3. It's just not what my Momma & sisters did either. So, my first two girls were born in a hospital attended by great CNMs. We did co-sleep & my 9 y/o just recently ventured to her own bed. And of course I breastfed my girls. Both self weaned...Hannah at 13mos & Sarah at 16mos.
So, what was different this time around? I embraced what I wanted to do & what I knew was the BEST for me, my baby, & my family. Not only did Leonard continue to support me, but I also had the support of a few good friends....and that made a big difference for me. I wasn't so "crazy" after all.
With all that said...Leonard, I thank you for:
- Always supporting me & respecting my dreams
- Encouraging me to follow my instincts
- Reading all those Bradley & Hypnobirthing books
- Listening to birthing affirmations with me & allowing me to enjoy my "Peace Sanctuary"
- Attending prenatal appointments with me & participating
- Preparing our home for the birth of our Baby Girl
- Setting up my birth pool & making sure the water was warm enough! ;)
- Attending a cloth diapering class with me
- Allowing Layla to teach you how to use a Maya Sling & letting me take your pic! ;)
- Telling me how strong I was & how much you believed in me
- Loving our girls & family
- Giving up your weekends so that I can be home with our girls all week
- Sharing your knowledge with me & the girls daily
- Accepting my pregnancy & postpartum hormonal roller coasters
- Standing by my side through it all
Leonard, I love you!
