Aligned with the theme of my blog "Embrace Your Life Transition", I am compelled to share a bit of my personal experience with each of you.
As I embrace these last few days before my daughter’s arrival, I have been overwhelmed with a range of emotions. Mostly of gratitude and joy because people have been so generous in sharing their support and love! And also, because I have dreamed of this moment for so long – I am excited about being a Mom!
Throughout my pregnancy I maintained my regular routine: yoga, close contact with friends and family, morning walks, prayer, meditation and as a result enjoyed an abundance of energy and happiness.
However, when I found out that my baby was in a breech position and I was abruptly booked for a c-section, fear and panic quickly set it. I felt out of control! This is not how I wanted things to happen! And, I was so disappointed.
Ah, gotta love change! My plans of natural childbirth were changed to the opposite scenario: a planned caesarean.
With tears running steadily down my cheeks, I heard my own coaching words echoing through my mind, "What is this situation entering into your life to teach you?"
I pondered, reflected, dug deeper and wrote it all out, and then I remembered the quote and smiled: "If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans." – Woody Allen
So here I am, 4 days away from Isabella’s arrival and have come to a place of acceptance and peace with this change in plans. By letting go and surrendering to change (with my my feet up), I am free to focus on embracing these last few days of feeling her fluttering and shifting movements and rest up for what is to come next!! Including more change and more lessons!!
"Happiness can only exist in acceptance." Denis de Rougamont
On a side note, a special thank you for all of your gifts and thoughtful messages over these last few months! I am very blessed! Stay tuned soon for photos!
Embrace Your Life!
Kelly McIntyre M.Sc.
Life/Career Coach
www.embraceyourlife.ca/
About kellymcintyre
Welcome! It is here that I share insights and inspirations after surrendering to change. When I let go of struggling against change, flow entered and I transitioned into a peaceful state.
Summary ~ the lessons learned after following my heart and living in the Dominican Republic for 2 years: Embrace the beauty around you - it is everywhere, share your authentic self - the world will be a better place & it is possible to change your story ~ you truly are powerful!
Today, I am a Transformational Life Coach & Women's Retreat Coordinator. The time is now to let go of the old patterns and fears and Embrace Your Life!
Please feel free to connect with me anytime ~ kelly@embraceyourlife.ca
Enjoy!
Kelly MacLellan M.Sc.
Life Coach
www.embraceyourlife.ca
How exciting, Kelly! My best wishes for a safe and joyful birth. I hope to eventually see pictures!