Dear Babyji -
We made it to Port Townsend, WA and are creating a little nest for us. Our room has a bouncey/rocking chair for you that you might like being nursed in. We have three little plants growing in their little pots. And all of your little baby books are on a shelf that one day you'll be able to reach.
You haven't been kicking me as much in the past couple of days. Actually, you've been pretty quiet with only a few pokes here and there. Daddyji said that last night as we were going to sleep he felt you pushing strongly on my belly. I must have already fallen asleep because I remember no such thing!
I'm so happy that we are living here. I think its really a wonderful place for you to be born. We are housemates with another family that already has a son who will be almost two by the time you arrive, and they are having a baby girl just a couple of weeks after you come! Of course, the timing may change as we can't be sure when you and this beautiful girl are going to arrive, but I think you'll be just a little bit older than her.
Its been really special to share so much time with another young, pregnant family and especially with the mama! We talk about all things baby and body. She has a lot of books about birthing, prenatal health, and health in general. We help each other and support each other in this most beautiful time of carrying child. Her name is Rose, you'll meet her soon. Her partner's name is Casey and their son's name is Lamai. They are such a beautiful family and I bet you'll make fast friends with the kids just as I have with the adults!
We've only been here just over a week and a half, but the ecovillage has made us feel like old friends with their welcoming attitudes. Marcelo and I are part of the cooperative gardening here at the village and have been making a fence, making plant beds, and he's out there now transplanting some starts from the greenhouse into the ground. Marcelo has found work here already as a gardener for a nearby couple and helping with construction on some of the houses in the village, so he was away working a lot of last week. This was strange to us because we have been spending so much time together over the past year - almost glued to each others' sides! I'm hoping we'll continue working on our childrens' book project so we can work together.
Anyway, our little nest is getting ready for you and we are so happy that we get to meet you in a few short weeks! I hope you are still enjoying the watery darkness and are getting ready to take your first breath! You still have time, but the moment is approaching quickly when I will hold you in my arms.
I love you babyji!
-Mommyji
