I watched a documentary called the Business of Being Born last night. Wow. What an amazing film. As they describe it is a “provocative and entertaining exploration of the modern maternity care system.” Watching the film made me think A) how messed up and backwards the medicalization of the birth process has truly become and B) I want to have another baby NOW! Don’t tell Darren 😉 The effects of sleep deprivation are still running strong in our family and until that is a distant memory I don’t think baby number 2 will be coming along any time soon 😉
Even though the film focuses on the United States health care system around birth, I found there were many parallels to what I believe many women go through here. I was so happy that I chose to use a midwife and doula for Hayden’s birth and I know I will go that route again when we decide to have another babe.
Speaking of our little man, guess who turns 7 months old today ?!  Our little pumpkin 🙂
Awww guys, do you know it smells like poop here? And I swear it isn’t me!
Had to try one with the self-timer 🙂
Melt my heart.
Pumpkin patch outtake …. no babies were hurt in the making of this image.
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What a beautiful little guy!
I saw that doc too. Shocking. Yes, it depicts an American system, so I wonder how similar or different is the Canadian philosophy? I used a midwife and a doula as well, (and am thankful for it) so I’m not sure I truly experienced the overarching reality of birth in our system.
Have you seen the “Babies” documentary? I’d HIGHLY recommend it.
Oh my goodness Kim you have a beautiful baby! You, Darren and your wee one Hayden make a beautiful family. I’m glad to see you are all doing well. 🙂
oh wow, he is so big now! you have a beautiful family kim. and that halloween shirt hayden is wearing is ridiculously cute!
Your little Hayden is a perfect little pumpkin. Happy 7 month birthday!! Love the super cute pictures.
Aww! Very cute! I love his little t-shirt too.
i love his shirt 🙂 haha! soooo cute! miss you guys!
wow – what a cute little punkin you have!