Hola beautiful souls,
I wasn’t sure whether I would post this or not…
but I would love the support and energy of my tribe with us.
Our Little Mermaid will be with us by tomorrow.
My waters broke an hour or so after this photo was taken by our amazing doula on Sunday.
So far, labour hasn’t established. After waters break, you usually have about 24 hours before midwives become concerned about infection. Last night at 3am {36 hours after}, me, my love, our doula & my dear mentor decided to head over to the hospital. We wanted to get a magical-inside-womb-eye’s-view of Little Mermaid just to check she had enough ocean in there to swim around in, and that all was well.
As we walked into the hospital, I asked all our angels, guides & ancestors to be with us… I imagined them all marching in with us in their thousands.
And blessings upon blessings, Little Mermaid is strong and healthy, and we were blessed with a lovely doctor who was willing to give us another day to see if things begin shifting.
So today… my beloved & I are resting, getting acupuncture, doing meditations. We’ll see how things bloom overnight, otherwise we’ll be receiving magical-love-juice at the hospital tomorrow to begin Little Mermaid’s journey here.
Over and over again, this journey to being a mama has been about having faith, letting go of my own shit, controlling less, accepting more. And I could not ask for birth to be any different.
I’ve cried and grieved over the possibility I may not get that spontaneous waterbirth at the Birth Centre that I wanted. I had this big tight grip on what a “natural” birth meant, and how I needed it to be.
Driving to the hospital last night, hand over my belly, I remembered that the most important thing in all of this – was not about success or failure. It was not about natural birth, or just how much I could make this The Most Perfect Birth Everrrrrr.
This is about bringing a new soul into the world… a teacher, and a shining star for my love and I… and the countless other souls she will touch. And however she needs to come into the world is just perfect.
This morning, talking to a dear mama-friend, she reminded me:
Leonie, it’s not about the medication. This is something much, much bigger. Birth and our children teach us our biggest soul lessons.
And when I called my mama crying at 3am, she said to me softly:
Remember God is in you, and in your body, and with your baby. And God is in doctors and midwives too… they are all helping hands of spirit.
This is not a time to judge myself, my body, or my path. {When is it ever really time?}
This is a time to love and adore myself unconditionally. {And in writing that, big, huge, wet tears well up in my eyes.}
This is a time to honour the exquisite labyrinth of life… the spirit in all paths… the sacred in all things {including ECG machines & magical-inside-womb-eye’s-view things & magical-love-birth-injuicing things}. After all – as much as I think I know the right way, life always shows me better, more beautiful and profound than I could possibly have expected. The thing I think could be the worst could be the best.
Above all the transformation, the changes, the expectations, the changes of path and the not-knowing, one thing I know is clear:
We have been gifted with a Little Mermaid. And soon, she will be with us.
And that is the greatest gift, the most ginormous blessing I have ever encountered.
It’s a miracle already.
Time to rest now… we’ll see if our birth journey kicks off tonight, otherwise we will be at the Healing and Helping Place {my new name for the hospital… important to rename these things!} getting magical-love-injuicement.
If you feel called… we would love to have the energy of this village walking with us, singing the songs of spirit, love and openness, as we welcome this new soul into the world.
My intention is for Little Mermaid to flow out easily, joyfully and beautifully with love.
However that comes true? It will be perfect, and good and right.
What I know for sure… this beautiful journey of life and love is making me the very best me I can be.
I’m going to be a mama! I’m going to be a mama!
biggest of love and JOY,
P.S. LITTLE MERMAID! HERE BY TOMORROW!!!!!!!
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dear goddess
i had a dream last night that you went into labour….
brightest blessings as you begin your birthing journey… i have learned that there is nothing like the sweet smell of a new born babe… lots of love xoxoxoox
Congratualtions and love & light to you Leonie. Sending you light and positive energy. Your work is so inspiring and you and your family deserve so much happiness.
What a gorgeous picture!
And
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Hope all goes well. Thinking of you and sending you lots of energy. It will all be good. Focus on the outcome then the path will show itself.
Oh sweetness! I’m crying big, juicy wonderful tears right now! Can’t help it ~ such gorgeous news. How perfect.
Much love, and of course fabbie sparkles from England
Little mermaid, we are waiting with big open arms to to meet you in cyberspace too.
*Sparkles*
Blessings, love and light to you, Chris, and Little Mermaid as you begin your journey together. May Spirit be with you all.
Ohhhh!Beuatiful,beautiful little family-you are to meet your little mermaid,I am so excited for you! We are with you in spirit,encouraging,caring and sending love & light.CanNOT wait to see her!! xxxxx
Love to you and your little Mermaid, darling.
Blessed Be!
♡
Thinking of you during this time of magical transition! Sending you wonderful, warm energy from across the globe.
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
Singing and dancin’ love and welcome songs for Little Mermaid, all the way from Boston! And sweet, comforting, all is well and you are rockin’ it Mama Leonie songs, too.
Abundant Love & Light to you & your Little Mermaid! X♡X
“Birth and our children teach us our biggest soul lessons.” That sums it up perfectly my dear Leonie. I am sending you beautiful birthing and labor energy from New York, your angels are all around you.
It sounds like you are doing all the right things, and I can’t wait to hear the story of how little mermaid comes into the world.
xo Faith
I am with you…
Heaps of love still flowing to you through the candle I lit in my sacred space for you and your beautiful mer-family! Oceans upon oceans of love for this most magical time in your life! And thank you so much for sharing your blessing with us!
My thoughts and my heart are with you and Chris as you birth your beautiful girl!
Wishing you a beautiful and joyful experience,
Mindy
Sending you love & blessings beautiful Goddess Leonie & can’t wait to see you with your beautiful little mermaid in your arms. Wishing you the most amazing experience. XX
My heart filled up so much, it pressed against my rib cage when I read this! I’m here in Canada, sending you all the love I possess. Whichever way this happens, Leonie, it will be the right way.
Enormous hugs and much love,
Sonia.
It doesn’t matter how she gets here–just that she does get here -safe and sound. You have done everything that needs to be done. She is a much loved little one and you and Chris will be wonderful parents. Prayer and Hugz!
Goddess Leonie,
I’m so full of excitement and joy and happiness for you, Chris, and Little Mermaid. It’s spilling over in tears as I type this. Your friend is right…”Birth and our children teach us our biggest soul lessons.” Even when things don’t go like we hoped, planned, or expected they would, time and again we find they go the way we most need them to, even if we don’t see that until later.
Little Mermaid will have the most beautiful, perfect birth, however that happens, simply because she is coming in to such a deep, wide ocean of love and support. And soon you will have days filled with the precious wonder and discovery of your beautiful baby girl, and all the joy and amazement that goes with it. Big, bright, beautiful blessings for you and your family on this journey! *Hugs*
it will all be well, it will all be perfect.
breathe and be well precious leonie, little mermaid, chris… your spirits are strong and the energy flows freely through all beings, this birth is happening exactly how and when it should.
all will be well, all will be perfect, it already is.
Candle are lit for you and all mama’s near or in labour…….Blessings from England on your big journey xx
ohhhhhhh leonie, iam *sooooooooooooooo* sooooooooo ecxited for you and your family!!!!!!!!!!! i will be thinking about you, sending lots of love all the way from england xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
So happy for you all and knowing that all is well, all is unfolding perfectly. Blessings to you during this magical meeting time!
Big love to you and Chris and little mermaid, as she makes her entrance into this world. Oh, and the courage you’re showing to let go of the things that seem important for the one thing that is, your new little darling coming into the world.
xo
Sending love and light and gentle birthing vibes! Happy Birthing!
My little mermaid was born after a difficult birth with lots if drugs and intervention and it was still perfect as it was just the way it was meant to be and only increased how much I love her and how worth it she was
sending you a big bag of love and support
xxxxxx
Thinking of you 3! I hope she is here by now.
Sending lots of love, strength and happiness to you from across the pond.
Lisa in Syracuse, New York
I am all goosebumpy thinking you and your mermaid may be face to face as I type this (what time is it in Australia? Night time!)
so maybe I slept through things … but i know on a deeper level my spirit was sending love and support to you all.
oh my gosh … is that fairy dust i see?
welcome mermaid – welcome mama and papa! The adventure begins in earnest!
big BIG love to you all ♥ Lis & Clara (who loves the pictures of the “pretty fairy lady with the baby in her tummy”)
I am sending you your little mermaid and merman family loving blessings and healing wishes, may she come into the world with as much ease as possible and may you heal and nurture yourself during this time.. hugs and love to you and your.
Goddess Leonie,
I am with your intention all the way. What a blessing this is for the 3 of you. You will have an awesome birthing time and it will be just what you and little mermaid need for this journey. Sending lots of love to all of you. Please give little mermaid a sweet kiss from me.
((BIG HUGS)) and love to you, Little Mermaid, and her Daddy. All will be well, and all shall be well, and everything everywhere shall be well. (To paraphrase Julian of Norwich.)
Congratulations, Mama! I hope by the time your read this Little Mermaid has safely arrived and you are holding her close.
Blessings as you bring a new life into the world.
You are held so dearly and gently in spirit! Welcome, new little family!
Dear Leonie,
From the other side of ze big big ocean, i’m with you in these hours. A big hug for you, your love an little mermaid. I’m humming Bob Marley’s “every little thing, is gonna be alright…”
Wishing and praying for a most beautiful birth. Welcome, little mermaid.
Beautiful Leonie, how I learn from your wise and lovely words, pregnancy, birthing and motherhood…it´s such a journey!!!!
Let us hold you with gret love and blessings, healing toughts, love vibrations, colors and light for you, Chris and gorgeus little mermaid.
Thanks for sharing your insights, how much you´re growing, giving, learning and letting go, it´s not easy at all, but you´re walking your path with such love and braveness…
Blessings, infinite blessings, love and healthy vibes for you always!
May little mermaid enter in this world inmensely loved, protected and blessed, surrounded by angels and joy! May her birth be peaceful, joyful and beautiful…
Welcome!!!!
How wonderful to think that all over the world, beautiful thoughts and prayers are being sent through the air, in welcoming the newest little Goddess while she makes her way into this world.
You have a worldwide group of souls supporting all of you.
“Driving to the hospital last night…I remembered that the most important thing in all of this was not about success or failure. It was not about natural birth, or just how much I could make this The Most Perfect Birth Everrrrrr. This is about bringing a new soul into the world…”
What a lesson for you in the midst of it all, Leonie, and how amazing that you’re open to receiving it at such a time!
I’m joining the worldwide tribe wishing you, Chris, and your new baby daughter (who could be entering the world as I type this, for all I know!) love and protection and all blessings.
Huge hugs and congratulations for you, my friend!
With you in the miracle . . .
love, love, loves … slip-streamings and smooth journeys …
we-are-here-with-you-&-you-&-yours …
So excited for you! Thinking of you…
I’m thinking of the Pretenders song, (Show Me)”…welcome here from outer space/the milky way still in your eyes.”
Welcome little mermaid! Blessings on you and and your new family!
Leonie, I was just thinking of you today and had to come here and wow, you’re almost there!
*teary-eyed!*…
Your journey to motherhood has inspired me so much and changed a lot of how I viewed it before and so I wanted to say thank you for that gift in sharing with us.. so transparently and gorgeously!
I love what you wrote here today: “What I know for sure… this beautiful journey of life and love is making me the very best me I can be.”… it certainly is, .. and I am sending you loving waves of beautiful energy. as you bring your beautiful Mermaid into the world! Hugs to you and hubby…. and the little one..May it all go smoothly and perfectly as her little soul intends to enter in! xx ~Jenn
Brightest Shining Birth Blessings!
Oh Leonie! I am SO excited for you! I’m a little late getting this news, but just lit a candle for you. Sending lot of positive energy and asking the angels to surround you, little mermaid, and Chris during this wonderful time. May your experience be one of beauty love, and peace! Big hugs from the USA!
Blessings,
Kim
Peace and love and blessings, beautiful ones.
I am sending you waves of positivity, calmness, and love during this beautiful birthing process and bringing little mermaid into the world. You have love and spirit protection all around you and your family. May love and brightest blessings be upon you always! Love,
Jessica in the U.S
I so deeply honor, cherish and am in awe of the circle of life. My heart soul and loving prayers are with you Leonie as you transition into the sacred soul calling of motherhood…and all it’s deep mysteries!
With lots of love from Cape Town, thinking of the three of you and the beginning of your new family! xx
The birth experience you have will be the one you need to have – I promise! This is the most exciting time and I am sending you lots of love energy. Try to enjoy every single moment and each step of the experience and remember, all is happening perfectly as it should!!!
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