I recall writing a birth plan when we were expecting D. I think it involved favorite music, a big exercise ball (which, it turned out, I absolutely hated), and a preference to labor at home for as long as possible. Of course, none of those things actually fit very well into how it all went down.
This time, the plan is even more complicated. It will begin weeks earlier, include 4 international flights, and God-willing, will wrap up in a comfy hospital room in Des Moines, surrounded by friends and family.
We've decided to return to the US for the birth of our third child. We weighed all kinds of options. There are remarkable hospitals and doctors in Manila, Singapore, and Bangkok. But with the scheduled C-Section, a strong desire to spend the summer in the US, and a new little person who will need a passport to journey around the globe, we discovered the best option was just to go home. It also appealed to me that I'd do that trans-oceanic flight with just 2 kids on the way out, instead of 3. That fact made a big difference!
So the kids and I are heading back to Iowa on April 23. Just 2 little weeks away! And we'll chill there, recover from the flight, meet my new doctors, see family and friends. T will join us shortly before the birth at the end of May, and stay for a couple of weeks before he has to return to Davao for work. We'll rejoin him in July, with the new babe.
D will miss several weeks of school but we'll continue her studies through May and into the summer. Her teacher is supportive and excited for our family. C and I do a lot of home school already, so we'll continue with that too.
The kids and I are usually very much on the go during our US visits, but this trip will call for a slower pace. I am sure the long trip home will take a heavier toll than usual, and recovering from the journey will take some time. As we are staying for 3 months this time, rather than 6 weeks, we should have time to make our usual stops, but I'm not making any promises this summer. Creston will be home base and you making the trip to see us would be so appreciated!
We're planning a fun summer, hoping to sign the kids up for some summer fun in Creston with tball, bible school, and maybe a few other fun activities. Please let me know if you hear of something the kids would enjoy!
We'll see you all stateside Midwest friends and family!
This time, the plan is even more complicated. It will begin weeks earlier, include 4 international flights, and God-willing, will wrap up in a comfy hospital room in Des Moines, surrounded by friends and family.
We've decided to return to the US for the birth of our third child. We weighed all kinds of options. There are remarkable hospitals and doctors in Manila, Singapore, and Bangkok. But with the scheduled C-Section, a strong desire to spend the summer in the US, and a new little person who will need a passport to journey around the globe, we discovered the best option was just to go home. It also appealed to me that I'd do that trans-oceanic flight with just 2 kids on the way out, instead of 3. That fact made a big difference!
So the kids and I are heading back to Iowa on April 23. Just 2 little weeks away! And we'll chill there, recover from the flight, meet my new doctors, see family and friends. T will join us shortly before the birth at the end of May, and stay for a couple of weeks before he has to return to Davao for work. We'll rejoin him in July, with the new babe.
D will miss several weeks of school but we'll continue her studies through May and into the summer. Her teacher is supportive and excited for our family. C and I do a lot of home school already, so we'll continue with that too.
The kids and I are usually very much on the go during our US visits, but this trip will call for a slower pace. I am sure the long trip home will take a heavier toll than usual, and recovering from the journey will take some time. As we are staying for 3 months this time, rather than 6 weeks, we should have time to make our usual stops, but I'm not making any promises this summer. Creston will be home base and you making the trip to see us would be so appreciated!
We're planning a fun summer, hoping to sign the kids up for some summer fun in Creston with tball, bible school, and maybe a few other fun activities. Please let me know if you hear of something the kids would enjoy!
We'll see you all stateside Midwest friends and family!
2 comments:
Best of luck Katie. I'm sure it will be a breezy birth and a lovely time to recuperate with your friends and family.
XOXOXO
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