Late-ish August / Early September

That's when I'm due. In order to save you from my rant about due dates, I'll just say this kid is probably going to be a Virgo.

My son's birth was rough. Really rough. He was born by cesarean section after a very long, very hard labor and a transfer from a planned homebirth. Last time I went it alone. I didn't reach out much at all. I'm not good about asking for help.

I've learned a lot since then.

This blog will be a place for me to reach out. I have some things planned, some ways to connect with my friends scattered around the country and across the globe. I will have a couple projects going that you, kind readers, can help out with. I still have some details to iron out, but should be ready to get started after the new year.

I'm planning another homebirth, with a new midwife since mine has moved away. I'm setting up interviews now, and am quite nervous. Finding a midwife is like looking for a spouse. You're looking for Ms. Right. I'll let you know how it goes.

So now all there is to do is try to enjoy feeling queasy and tired. Oh, and chase after my two-year-old. There's always that.