Nesting

So usually this time of the year, as the seed catalogs start coming in and the holidays are over, my thoughts turn to spring and what and where I plan to plant things and what I am going to add to the garden in the coming months when the thaw of winter sets in.  I normally can't wait to crack open the glistening covers to see the all of the food porn in the pages, circling and highlighting all of the varieties that strike my fancy, and narrowing down my selections to what is usually way too many types, but who doesn't love variety? It's the spice of life isn't it?

This year though, I haven't even turned the page to any of the beautifully put together seed catalogs, they are sitting unopened under numerous pregnancy and parenting magazines and books waiting for me to open them.  My thoughts are instead focused on the little seed that is growing bigger everyday in my belly getting ready to be cultivated sometime next month.  I can't help but to read, plan and get as ready as I can be to welcome my little seedling into the world.

I'm trying so hard to prepare for what, I know, is something that you are never truly ever prepared for, but I am in full on nesting mode trying to get ready for our little girl as best I can.  Between cleaning, as much one can on bed rest anyways, and getting last minute projects and crafts done for the nursery, to reading all that I can about breastfeeding, and what to expect on D-Day, which seems to me somewhat pointless because every birth is so different, and finding out all about cloth diapering, yes I said cloth diapering, and which system will work best for us, (or should I say me because I am sure that I will be the one dealing with the poo mostly), among other things.

So needless to say the garden and cultivating those seeds have taken the backseat for now.  Being consumed with everything baby and pretty busy trying very hard not to let everyone's opinions or horror stories cloud my hopes and aspirations to bring my little one into this world naturally and holistically and make her living environment as non-toxic and healthy as possible.  Even though apparently I am crazy or too earthy crunchy for even desiring to do any of those things, according to many people, but these things are very important to me and I can't help but want to research and gear up for this new adventure. 

Over the next few weeks I hope to share as much of what I am learning with you all as I can, along with all the trials and errors that I'm sure will pop up along the way, as well as all of my DIY projects for the nursery and tips that helped me through this whole experience.  Thanks for reading my ramblings and hope you check out my future posts.

~Megan~