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August 11th, 2008

The Alternative to Natural Childbirth

This is dedicated to Chase, who is due in 21 days
and to Blitzi who is due in November.
It was inspired by Dandellion, who suggests babies
come from storks and can be found in cabbage patches.

Should You Examine Your Own Cervix? (Fool Search)

She bit the towel and called on God
and I saw her life stretch out.
I saw her torn in childbirth,
and I saw her, at that moment,
in her own death and I knew
that she knew.

Poem by Anne Sexton, Pain for a Daughter

11 Responses to “The Alternative to Natural Childbirth”

  1. Dolce Says:

    I thought they came out your belly button. I used to examine mine for clues how.

    Dolces last blog post..Proof of life*: office haiku

  2. nursemyra Says:

    that’s one of my favourite sexton poems. that and the one about growing old…..

    nursemyras last blog post..pygmalionism

  3. Scaramouche Jones Says:

    A friend of mine is about to give birth. I want her to call the kid Worf.

    Scaramouche Joness last blog post..Game On

  4. kyknoord Says:

    Another alternative is contraception.

    kyknoords last blog post..Epistle off

  5. Kira Says:

    Hi friend,

    i wish you a great time,
    a kiss,
    see you,
    Kira

  6. Zhu Says:

    I’m also a great supporter of the belly-button theory.

    Zhus last blog post..Always Take The Weather With You

  7. Times of Glory Says:

    Dear, what a great poem! Giving birth is simply one of the most amazing and greatest moment of a woman’s life! I hope they will be more than fine xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    Times of Glorys last blog post..Sweet As Nectar

  8. Zee Says:

    Oh boy, now you are pregnant, despite the Rotkraut and Weisswurst diet.
    Well, you probably are in the age group who can digest both.
    I am not, I am beyond that stage. But for you, my blessings and positive thoughts will arrive by latest midnight today. It will be a very fine baby indeed!

    Zees last blog post..Noah’s Arc

  9. Jen Says:

    That’s an interesting forum hahha

    Jens last blog post..RANDOM POST - GENEVIEVE JONES

  10. Carolina Lange Says:

    The belly-button theory is amazing!

    Carolina Langes last blog post..Versatile

  11. blitzi Says:

    Hi Sera,

    Zum Glück bringt bei uns nicht der Storch die Babys.

    Hugs Sera ;-)

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