Thursday 9 May 2013

hoping soul

So, our due date is one calender month from today....

'The exact science of one molecule transformed into another - that Mabel could not explain, but then again she could not explain how a foetus formed in the womb, cells becoming beating heart and hoping soul.' Eowyn Ivey The snow child

hopingsoul

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  1. The exact science escapes me too - but it is a marvellous thing, that forming of a proper little person, with opinions and likes and hopes all of it's own.
    Take it easy over the next month!

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    1. Tonia - Isn't it amazing. I've just started maternity leave so do intend to take it easy.

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  2. How very exciting - even when you know the science (or possibly more so when you know the science) I think creating a baby is magical.

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    1. Siobhan - Yes it is so very magical, & yet so real as well.

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  3. On an episode of Call the Midwives someone said childbirth is 'the commonplace miracle'. I think we often forget how so very special it is. My sister is also due on June 9. I will be thinking of both of you that day.

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    1. Anbolyn - A date twin! Wishing your sister all the very best & cool weather for the last month.

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  4. Lovely quote ... I suppose we are all hoping souls really, but a newborn hoping soul is so precious and special. Very best wishes. xCathy

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    1. Cathy - yes perhaps we are all hoping souls, it's a wonderful description of being human.

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