Throwing out the plan

Today I enjoyed this word from Katrina Onstad on throwing out the plan, the birth plan, that is. 

“Modern times, don’t be so pushy,” Chatelaine, August 2008

Our birth plan in progress. We are planning to have our baby at home. We are planning to have a birth pool (I find water incredibly calming.) We have two backup hospitals. We have a group of midwives, one of which will be at our birth. I have a wonderful doula. We started prenatal classes last night. I’m taking yoga classes.

But really, when the water breaks, it’s anyone’s game.

This pregnancy thing is really one giant exercise in trust.

The baby is kicking his/her agreement as I type… ;)