the birth 23 weeks;  6 December 2011 Every mom-to-be sets out on a mission to have a natural birth, as if there are other options!! 😉  I have to tell you, things happen for a reason.  At my temp job I was privileged to meet a wonderful Women by the name of Avis;  a Sister, a Midwife, a Doula.  Those who know me well know that when the day came I was sure as hell NOT pushing it out!  It scares the living daylights out of me!  Honest to God.  There is not a day that goes by where I don’t think about it and fear it! Avis, passionate beyond words about women, birthing and babies!   If it were not for meeting her, I would still be hell-bent! For sure!  She has the most incredible passion and love for her work.  And it can only be this passion that swayed my thinking.  Me, yes, me.  Terribly stubborn, me.  I am so sad she will not be here for the birth of our little one, yet, she has made her mark; she made me realise what is best for Mom and Baby and that natural birth is just that, natural.  Yes, […]