Friday, June 5, 2009

The Growing Bliss Ball

Hello All!

Just a quick note so say that growing a baby has continued to be a complete joy for both David and me. The baby is now considered "full term" which means it could come any day now! Or, it could be another 4 weeks...we are quite happy to welcome our little beloved one whenever he/she is ready to come. We are all tucked in to a cottage on a mountain for the birth and I have been feeling myself falling deeper and deeper into the magic of it all.

Baby is in a good position (head down), my blood pressure is good, my urine is good, my iron is good (I am really excited about this one...my iron has only dropped about 7 points and is still in a good range. Many women during pregnancy will see a 30-40 point drop in their iron causing anemia. Hooray for nettles and lots of leafy greens!), and I was just tested for GBS and tested clear of it (happy about this too as it means I won't even have to consider taking antibiotics during labor, which is what the medical world would have me do if I did have GBS. Hooray for lots of top quality probiotics and good bacteria!) We are all very happy and I am very excited about the nearing birth day!

We are very much looking forward now to meeting this beautiful being who rolls and dances away in my belly.


Here are a few growing bliss ball photos:

Enjoying Daily Juice in Austin, TX. March 18, 26 weeks.

YUMMY!!

David saying hello to baby. Houston, TX. March 23, 27 weeks.

Lilly kisses for my little blossom. April 26, 32 weeks.



A beautiful sunny spring day on the beach. April 27, 32 weeks. (Yes, I went swimming!)

Making nori stix at Cafe Bliss with Finn. May 17, 35 weeks.

Mama and Papa to be. May 30, 37 weeks.




Happy in the "Birthing Cottage", ready for baby! June 4, 37 1/2 weeks.

(I've created a pregnancy photo album on our Flickr account too, which you can see HERE.)

I hope everyone is having a BEAUTIFUL summer, and we look forward to introducing our beloved baby rain one day soon!

With peaceful steps and many blessings,

Katrina, David, and baby in the belly.

6 comments:

didi said...

you gained no weight! look at you making all the women jealous. congrats on everything. rem to teach the baby to love the animals! we need more angels in this world.

Penni said...

Radiant, Vibrant and Fully Alive!! Katrina, are gorgeous and David looks so happy. Sending much love and blessings to you all during this precious, sacred time of new birth!

Love you!

Penni

HealthGirl said...

You look beautiful! Thank you for sharing the wonderful pics. Wish you guys the best and enjoy your bundle of joy.

Lisa (Pixywinks) said...

Most beautiful mommy you are! Congratulations. I can't wait to see pics of the wee one.

Linda in the Raw said...

Thank you so much for sharing your picture!! You look absolutely STUNNING!! Congrats, I know you are going to be an amazing mother and father!!

xoxo

Unknown said...

Far out David and Katina. There is a BB King tune called 'built for comfort not for speed':-) Let us know your 'snail mail' address so we have opportunity to offer a present:-) Love and Light~Arnie