I was talking to one of my best friends last week when she asked me if I started getting my hospital bag ready. My response "um...no." Although I have 25 days to go till my due date, she delivered 5 weeks early. With my track record, I plan on seeing December before I see this little one's face.
She cautioned me that I might want to start getting things together "just in case".
She's probably right. The stars might align, I might win the lotto, and I could possibly go into labor before my due date rather than after. It could happen...
Thinking over her advice, I decided that I should start rounding up the necessary supplies. Off to Target I went, to waddle the isles picking up the basic supplies needed for those first few days. I bought a pack of newborn diapers (so cute, so tiny). I bought a box of the biggest maxi pads I could find (seriously not cute nor tiny). Oh, and I also picked up some breast pads and nipple cream (don't you wish cracked, bloody nipples were in your future)?
With that awkward trip to Target behind me; I can now focus on the things that really matter. Today - I'm working on my labor play list. The sounds I'll hear when I'm trying to accomplish the impossible.
I've gone through most of our music, but I need more suggestions.
I want calm, I want soothing. I want to be able to listen to it with the lights dimmed low. I want it to be happy, and I want to be able to hear myself think. Basically, I want the every kind of music my husband hates.
And no, I don't want any dance party Salt n' Pepa "Push it" remixes.
Lay it on me, I'm all ears.
Baby's listening - Push it real Good.
Monday, October 26, 2009
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Mon Oct 26, 10:37:00 AM
We have a MASSIVE playlist we called "Baby's Homecoming" that Mrs. Blonde should share with you. It's a couple hours long or more and perfect tone! Of course...I built it so I'm a bit bias. -Mr. Blonde
Mon Oct 26, 11:48:00 AM
I like to listen to acoustic guitar music when I'm trying to relax and tune everything else out.
Mon Oct 26, 12:11:00 PM
I'm pretty sure I already sent you the link to my play list for Ivy-
http://www.adventuresinbabywearing.com/2008/08/playlist.html
Consider anything by Iron & Wine, Yael Naim's self titled album, Radiohead In Rainbows, Ray LaMontagne's "Til the Sun Turns Black" album, Joshua Radin, Elliott Smith, Yo La Tengo...
Steph
Mon Oct 26, 01:50:00 PM
Sean Colvin's Lullabies CD is incredibley soothing and beautiful.
I've also fallen in love with a Japanese wooden flute meditation CD called Shakuchachi Meditation Meian Ruy by Stan Richardson.
I can burn these to CD for you and mail them if you want!
Mon Oct 26, 02:04:00 PM
Have you heard Fireflies by Owl City? It's my new fave fave favorite song. So pretty and tinkly and soft. Check it out on youtube. You'll love it!
Mon Oct 26, 03:15:00 PM
vanilla twilight - owl city
blessed - brett dennen
silver lining - rilo kiley
all at sea - jamie cullum
maybe i'm amazed - jem
human - jon mcLaughlin
can't take my eyes off you - lady antebellum
sweetness in starlight - matt wertz
love - jon mcLaughlin
out of the dark - matt hires
let me know if you want any...
Mon Oct 26, 04:31:00 PM
I always thought that the kodo drummers might be good labor music. Here are some samples I found on youtube. They are more energizing then relaxing though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUYv9nozIN0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpBAD4Arlg0&feature=related
Mon Oct 26, 04:56:00 PM
Anything Over the Rhine....love it all....
Mon Oct 26, 06:46:00 PM
I actually listened to my running music while I was in labor. I needed music to pump me up and give me energy, so I am probably no help in this area. ;)
Tue Oct 27, 02:48:00 AM
Oh my gosh. I am going to actually give this some thought, because of course now all I can think about are completely sarcastic song choices. I have an awesome chill out mix on my iPod that's titled "Hawaii." I'm not sure why, because I haven't been to Hawaii since iPods were invented. Anyways, that's coming atcha tomorrow.
Now I need to get Salt n Pepa out of my head. THANKS FOR THAT.
Tue Oct 27, 09:44:00 AM
oh, that BOY in your belly is getting so big!
you have a smart friend. BOYS like to come early.
Tue Oct 27, 10:46:00 AM
Wow, we are only 5 days apart with our due dates! I did the waddle shop recently, too, and bought all the same stuff.
I haven't really given any thought to music for the big day. Will probably just bring my iPod and see what I feel like.
Tue Oct 27, 01:05:00 PM
I don't have any music suggestions, but I want to tell you that nursing my third was absolutely easy and almost - dare I say it - pleasant. I hope it's that way for you, too!
Tue Oct 27, 03:53:00 PM
I have never been happier that cracked, bleeding nipples are behind me!
Wed Oct 28, 11:51:00 AM
I love some of Sondre Leche's stuff. His voice is calming. :) Good luck!!!
Wed Oct 28, 06:16:00 PM
I agree with the Yael Naim suggestion. I also vote for Brandi Carlile, her latest album (do we call them that anymore?) was great. I just listened to it this afternoon and really enjoyed it
Wed Oct 28, 09:28:00 PM
I had a few cd's wtih guitar and piano music. I didn't think I could handle any person singing. Well, as it so happened, I could't stand any of it and just had my sound soother with ocean waves playing. I love the beach and found it was the only thing that relaxed me and didn't annoy me.
Thu Oct 29, 05:37:00 PM
When the time came for the major pain of my labor with Kate a few weeks ago, I couldn't stand any noise (I nearly threw my husband's phone across the room when it beeped for an incoming email). However, some good, distracting music may help the time pass through the beginning of labor. I don't have any suggestions other than E! News was a good distraction for me...
Fri Oct 30, 06:14:00 PM
I just posted my labor mix a few weeks ago. Having just used it last week, I give it the contracting woman seal of approval.
http://www.inabottle.org/2009/09/24/labor-of-love/
Wed Nov 18, 04:58:00 PM
I like Holly Cole, a Canadian jazz singer, Ingrid Michaelson, Alison Krauss, Jack Johnson, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Ottmar Liebert. New here, like your digs!
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