Reduced Activity

So that's what I'm on. Almost 27 weeks pregnant and the door on the nest isn't cooperating; AKA my cervix is shortening prematurely. I'm still in the safe zone but have to take it easy. I definitely have faith that all will be okay but I still worry a little. It's a lot of responsibility in carrying the bird in the first place but now to have the cards slightly stacked against us...

A post I saw recently about the loss of a babe...

I saw a post on FB recently about miscarriage and essentially it said it didn't matter if a Mom carried their child a few weeks or to term; the loss of a baby is hard, damn hard.  And it's true...

Is Reiki a religion?

Or I'll get asked, "What religion is Reiki." Reiki isn't about religion. For me, it's about spirituality. I am a very spiritual person. I was raised Anglican so I certainly have my belief system. When I pray before and after a Reiki session or during meditation (or anytime for that matter, I pray all the time), I pray to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. That doesn't mean when I pray before and after a session I am imposing my spirituality onto you. I'm praying for me to be able to channel loving healing to you. You can be spiritual, religious, have no particular beliefs. Reiki is simply about love.

Names

Oh my gosh!! Who knew it would be so hard to think of a baby name?!! We have a list that we've been adding to. Some are like, "OMG, no!" LOL Some are possibilities. Some were possibilities and then I come home one day and say "OMG no!" Some are popular, trendy names. Some are family names. Some are totally out there names (thanks to DH and his love of vikings and fantasy stuff).

I'm sure when the day comes, we'll have the perfect name. It really is true that once you see them, you just know (well based on my previous experience). I know we have 4ish more months to ponder this. I know we have no plans of telling anyone the name until he's born. BUT, I'd really like to have some idea so I can get used to it (so I can change it the day we bring him home). ;)

Totally open to suggestions. Nothing too wild and crazy but boy...and it is a boy...could really use some help. :)

So was this planned?

I have to say I get a little irritated with this question. One, who cares if it wasn't (it was). Two, what business is it of yours? Three, does it make the little life growing inside me any less of a blessing?

How Great Thou Art

This song has been stuck in my mind for days. Probably because I've been doing a lot of reflecting lately. Easter was coming and that makes me think of my Grandparents. They had such a huge impact on my faith and spiritual upbringing. I wouldn't say I'm a religious person but I am certainly spiritual. I believe in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and have no issue with asking people to pray for me or a family member or a situation, etc. I hugely believe in the power of prayer and positive vibes. I have personally witnessed the great things that come out of prayer. Through my Reiki practice I have been part of some pretty wonderful things. So today, I'm enjoying the odd piece of chocolate but even more so, I'm thinking, HOW GREAT THOU ART.

Happy Easter.

Happy to be Back

Baby Boy saying HI!

Funny how I ebb and flow into and out of this writing thing. Sometimes it fills my cup and sometimes it doesn't. I feel that maybe it's missing lately. I tend to get the urge to write when I have something big going on. I certainly have something big going on now!!