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Comment on but the truth is this… by parentingalive

parentingalive — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:26:38 +0000

Treasure your honesty…thank you for a poignant reminder to accept what is.

Comment on Can Your Hear Me Now?—Unplug the Gadgets, Tune Into the Self by cricket desmarais

cricket desmarais — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:19:58 +0000

love (and your beautiful, bounteous breath) is the first place to tune into when you unplug. : ) a great start…….. xo

Comment on Can Your Hear Me Now?—Unplug the Gadgets, Tune Into the Self by Tamsin Michelle

Tamsin Michelle — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:19:11 +0000

Loved this post!!!!

Comment on Ocean birth how-to… by Darlene

Darlene — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:53:16 +0000

I was a midwfie and I surf.So I had extreme awareness of my own health.I also ate all raw food and that made me have better circulation,kept me warm…Ocean birth is like big wave riding,its ment for the soul surfer,the people whom are evolving to lead the world,to know that we cant look to the past others for advise,we need to trust our individual inner guidience and the inner guidience of others,its not to be sold.just shared.

Comment on Ocean birth how-to… by Darlene

Darlene — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:46:13 +0000

I have 6 ocean born children.One is 15 and wants to be a pro surfer in Hawaii.her name is Shania,Weiss,anahola Kauai.I have swam with dolphins and done all kinds of weatherd ocean births on Kauai at annini and anahola. heather as a midwife 651 7546

Comment on the business of being born: birth story part 2 by Kate Street

Kate Street — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:15:10 +0000

Oh Cricket ~ I know this comment is 2 and a half years behind, but I couldn’t read your brave, raw, beautiful post without telling you how much it moved me. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this ~ it’s touched me so much as I lay here with my beautiful newborn on my chest. I got teary in just your first few paragraphs, especially when you mention the “raw, over-the-top emotions” of just giving birth. Right there now, sister. Thank you for your link and for letting me read this. I must share it on the Love From Baby blog somehow, if you let me. These are the things mothers are afraid to talk about, but really need to.
You are a shining star!
Much love to you.
Kate

Comment on Ocean birth how-to… by cricket desmarais

cricket desmarais — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 16:16:40 +0000

that is awesome Darlene. how beautiful for you and your children! i am sure they are very special, and no doubt, being raised by an openhearted, fearless woman has something to do with that. not everyone would feel safe giving birth in the ocean. i think it takes a certain kind of deep knowing withing, and trust, to allow oneself that gift.

Comment on Ocean birth how-to… by cricket desmarais

cricket desmarais — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 16:13:49 +0000

hi Meredith, thanks for commenting, and reading my blog. it’s been a while since i’ve been able to write … surrendered to being as present as possible with my little ones and knowing that my time for writing will come again one day. congratulations on your pregnancy, and best wishes for the birth that you envision. march and april tend to be quite windy here…. but if you know the local waters or connect with someone who does you could find a secluded spot in the back country near the shallows of the mangroves (where the dolphins frequent aroudn here) and could pull it off. if i had my druthers and the finances intact, i would have flown to hawaii and given birth to my second daughter there (see Darlene’s great comment!). it seems much more supported there in all of the variables, from attitudes to weather to water cleanliness to professional input/assistance. instead, i gave birth to my second daughter at the local hospital (though i wanted to do it unassisted at home, my boyfriend did not)l, brought along an image of the dolphins from the pod i once swam with daily while working in the bahamas, and imagined them assisting me ….. darlene is also right about the importance of the father…. or whoever is your birth support. we didn’t end up pursuing the ocean birth for taavi because there were so many details to be considered, and with a partner who wasn’t exactly as into the vision as i was AND a 19 month old to tote along who is very connected to her mamma, i thought it would be better to take the path of least resistance. lol. still, i wish i could have offered these gifts to my children at their birth. instead, i will wait until they are old enough to swim and we will visit the fantastic outfit i worked for in bimini and swim with the wild spotties. and maybe, if the universe hears my prayers, move to hawaii someday. …. ask the universe for help, and you will get exactly what you need for your soul’s growth. my first birth seemed like somewhat of a nightmare, but in hindsight, i see how perfect it was for all involved. namaste, love to you and your babies xo

Comment on Ocean birth how-to… by Darlene

Darlene — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:41:43 +0000

Ive given birth in the ocean to 6 children on Kauai.They are extreme advanced humans.I found the most important aspect is the father…My 15 yr old firl is becoming a pro surfer,amazing coordination.A sponser for pro surf would make bank if they come looking.My kids live in anahola under a fireman,they all surf,amazing.
Her name is Shania weiss.I swam with dolphins.I heard of opcean births off boats too.I had mine in Anahola and anini/

Comment on Ocean birth how-to… by Meredith

Meredith — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:50:12 +0000

I love this article! I feel so much love and hope here! I found this on the web because I just found out I’m pregnant with baby number 3, and I’ve always dreamed of an ocean birth with dolphins. I live in NC, and the baby is due in March (cold!). What is the water like in FL in late March/early April? Where might I be able to get near dolphins with a little privacy (if that is even possible)? My last baby was a glorious unassisted birth, so I’m perfectly fine with, and in fact prefer, another unassisted birth. Any advice is appreciated! Love, Meredith

Comment on letting wisdom in… by marcela

marcela — Sun, 22 May 2011 19:50:21 +0000

Thank you for these words. It´s EXACTLY what I needed to read and learn today at 4,5 months pregnant.

Comment on looking up……. by cricket desmarais

cricket desmarais — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:41:21 +0000

: ) i love those names too! and the meanings…. i was very clear to pick a different, softer name for the second girl (Taavi is a Scandinavian boys name that means beloved, much loved)…. and she is the yin to her sister’s yang. super mellow and easygoing, smiley, happy. thank the stars!

i look forward to reading your blog and yes, i will aim high to get some new posts up there sooner than later. thanks again for the vote of confidence, and may your next birth be filled with ease, peace, love and spaciousness. xo

Comment on looking up……. by Tamsin

Tamsin — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:37:48 +0000

Oh wow, congratuations! I LOVE the names, Seava and Taavi…go so well together- just beautiful. My girl is called Maia (one year old) and doc said I’m now having a boy..we like the name Karim/Kareem (not sure yet which spelling) which means loving and giving in Arabic. Very exciting times but also very exhausting times…zzzzz…..this pregnancy is much tougher than the last! 4 months to go before we meet the little man! My blog is http://www.babesmeetchile.blogspot.com

I do hope that soon you will feel more able to write again but of course take all the time you need…, your blog really is wonderful and I just love the way you write. I get totally absorbed; you will definitely have a reader here! All the best and hugs to the girls xx

Comment on looking up……. by cricket desmarais

cricket desmarais — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:26:35 +0000

yes! : ) Taavi was born May 15, 3 weeks early to the day (making it safe for her to come, and quite pleasing me in the process as i was READY. even my eyelids were getting fat, lol).

two for you, too? : )

tell me the name of your blog! and of course, the names of your babe(s) xo

Comment on looking up……. by Tamsin

Tamsin — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:22:54 +0000

Yes of course.. I understand, lord only knows where I find the time to write with my little one and another one on the way (!!) so I too may be taking a break from my blog.

I look forward to reading about your life with the two little ‘uns and more importantly seeking advice on how to cope with a toddler and newborn, yikes. By the by, were you right…was it another girl?

Comment on looking up……. by cricket desmarais

cricket desmarais — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:15:58 +0000

thank you. I miss it very much… time is so precious these days. and you, you have had your baby! congratulations! : )

maybe i will start again. there is so much i have to write about… i just need the time and the discipline (every writer’s dilemma, but especially a writer with two small children). thank you for the encouragement and kind words. love to you and your baby xo

Comment on looking up……. by Tamsin

Tamsin — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:22:53 +0000

I’m so sad that you didn’t continue with your blog..I loved it

Comment on Ocean birth how-to… by cricket desmarais

cricket desmarais — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 22:57:15 +0000

hi there, this is cricket, the author of a mamma in the making….. you are right, it’s been a long time since i posted! (two littles now, and very little time to write). i hope you find miriam, i talked with her briefly prior to the birth of my second child but couldn’t get things arranged. she is listed in south florida midwives…. i am sorry i can’t at the moment recall her last name.

as far as legality… my thought is …. how could there be a law against birthing anywhere? … don’t ask, don’t tell sort of thing, i guess.

follow your heart, your intuition, and use your brain, right? if you and the baby are healthy….. and you have a willing midwife…. of course there are always complications, but i believe that to be true in any location. it doesn’t hurt to have a hospital nearby should you need one. they have been instrumental in saving some of my friend’s babies recently during birth. and my second was also born in a hospital, here in key west, with a much different experience than the one in miami…. they were wonderful. i would have still prefered to do an ocean birth, but i just couldn’t line up all of the many logisticis to make it safe and simple, especially with a 20 month old in tow.

may you be blessed with the birth you hope for and at the same time not be to attached to that… in the end, no matter how your birth story goes, you hopefully will have a beautiful, healthy baby… and as important as their birth stories are for your emotional well being, they are an incredible platform for growth, and usually the perfect experience to help you to be the best parent you can be.

love and light,
cricket

Comment on Ocean birth how-to… by Christy

Christy — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:57:56 +0000

Hi Miriam,

Hopefully you wil get this as it has been a long while since you posted. I would love to have an ocean birth. I do not plan to get pregnant again until a couple of years. I would love your personal insight on this. I live in Northeast Florida and am just now looking into this. As I am researching I am finding that there is not much information on this subject. My main concern would be the legality concerning this and what the community would think if they found me birthing even in a secluded place. Would the coast guard pull up and object while in transition? Would I be hauled off to the nearest hospital or told to leave. I would not want to stir waters of any local authority beofre hand but would it be a good idea to ask around at how if they would handle it at all? Im sure they would be mortified and without any understanding. Have you done any more ocean births since you last posted and have you gathered anymore information on this as of then? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to contact me anytime.

Comment on looking up……. by Viktor Borisov

Viktor Borisov — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:03:57 +0000

You do know what you’re doing, so keep at it.
Thank you!

David.