Downer Highlights: Old news- new news

For the old news first--when Hannah, Andy and Chastity were here a while back we went to the Creation Museum. It's a very interesting place and takes a while to go through if you're going to see, read and hear it all. The walking paths are very nice and there are plenty of photo ops. Chastity liked the little petting zoo-well-for the most part.
Tom and I are settling in to the new place. It's a mess right now as I go through boxes and decide what to keep and what to pitch. I wish my family were closer so they could help me out by taking some of the things-I know someone could use it!!

As for the new news-- Hannah found out they are having a BOY! She did't think to tell the Dr, she didn't want to know so the Dr. went to pointing things out before Hannah could tell her. She had an ultrsound because she and Chastity were in an accident the day before and she was just getting things checked out. Otherwise-she
wouldn't have had it because she really doesn't like to do it.

Now, this is only for you who are very interested in all things natural as far as birth--if you're not--just skip the next few sentences and go on to the pics!
I can now add a new skill to my resume'--placenta preparation--namely encapsulation of the dried placenta. I did this for my doula client this week. It's interesting but not so bad if you just do it. For all the benefits of the placenta I think it's a good thing for moms to at least consider. I'm learning a lot and I must say-it's a very fascinating new world of information.

The view of our new place. Our side is the brick side. Windows from left to right are dining area, kitchen sink and laundry room. The tree was just gorgeous! This is going to be a nice place to relax this spring and summer.