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Three weeks ago my son was delivered during a planned c-section because he was breech. I take offense to saltyc comment that c-sections are unatural. I read many childbirth books, including Ina May's, and would have loved to have a vaginal birth. We tried all sorts of natural ways to turn our son to a head down position and I had to realize in the end he was in position he needed to be in. The only drugs I had before, during, and recovering from the c-section was a spinal block. And in the end we are both healthy and happy. That is what's important and I think it's important to have a book supporting all kinds of birth. Yes, saltyc, creatures have been giving birth vaginally since the begining of mankind, but without the invention of science - I or my baby could have suffered serious, even fatal consequences.

I agree with Natipug I would want something for myself. I'm currently pregnant and even for Christmas a lot of the presents were baby related. Which I appreciated but felt a little overshadowed. I did get a gift certificate for a trendy maternity store and that was really welcomed. What would he get her if she wasn't pregnant? That is probably the best starting point. If he wanted to get her something baby related maybe make it a gift from the baby.

I think anytime I complete a project is a proud moment. Although recently I experienced an especially proud moment making a Halloween costume. As a nanny I enjoy making their Halloween costumes each year. This year the 6 year old boy wanted to be a space shuttle- not a rocket, a space shuttle. We schemed and planned and bought the materials back in August, though fear kept them sitting in the bag until 2 days before Halloween. It was crunch time and I somehow had to make this impossible costume become a reality. If you know kids you know they have an idea in their head and don't take into account lack of pattern, seams, funky material, etc.
I spent two solid days hunched over my machine, cutting and re-cutting each piece, figuring out a funky wing, and cursing the latex type fabric. Finally I had each piece competed. I was only half done sewing it together when I tried it on the boy for fit. He walked over to the mirror and looked at his costume. A smile crept over his face and I could see that I had created his vision- he looked so proud. It looked amazing and people even knew what he was!