Nie Nie Auction-Private Childbirth Classes

So it's taken me a little while to actually come up with something I can do to help the Nielsons. But I finally thought of something! In order to help raise money for Stephanie & Christian, I would like to offer my services as a childbirth educator for 6 hours of private childbirth classes in Utah County. These hours would need to be used in 2008 (if this is a problem, contact me and I'll see what we can arrange). The details (location, subject matter) can be arranged with the winning bidder. The value of these classes is $150. I will start the bidding at $50. For more information on my certification and experience, please see www.gentlebirthchoices.com (or contact me!).

One of my favorite Nie Nie posts was after she had Mr. Nicholas, her fourth child.

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Sunday, October 15, 2006

I'm a queen, look at what I just did!


Since my birth experience to Mr. Nicholas Jones Nielson was a rather spiritual and personal experience, I thought I'd share only a few highlights in minor detail.
Having Christian at my side was so soothing. He was there when this beautiful child was created, so of course he was going to be there every second seeing this baby here into this world. That included: holding me when contractions started, timing, rubbing, kissing, wiping tears and-OH those eyes! Those beautiful brown eyes of his! They were my guiding light as I pushed out this nearly 9 pounder. He was not just on the side lines watching from a distance, rather close at my every whim touching, encouraging and affirming.
A birth is a spiritual occurrence if we let it. It is how we treat the experience that makes it so beautiful. I lay in my room with the most comforting, calming, gorgeous music playing. It was quite. It was peaceful, and very safe. Occasionally I would wander outside to smell the air and feel the wind on my body. It was invigorating.
Christian fed me fresh cantaloupe and berries and kept me hydrated with pure distilled water (and recharge a healthy version of gatorade- my favorite) People think that I am crazy for having a baby without any medications or that I even consider the idea of having it in my home (on the bed in which the child was made-CRAZY). I hear lots of:
"ohhh you are brave" but deep in my heart, I know it is our divine make-up that gives us all that opportunity. It is not just for the brave, but for every woman searching for confidence she didn't even know she possessed.
Sure it hurts, of course it hurts. Of course I wanted to quit and give-up, but that's when the angels enter in and somehow the pain and suffering is all worth it. In fact as I sit here and type this, I don't remember the pain--funny, since I seriously thought I was going to die during it all.
When Nicholas came out my midwife placed him on my chest and Christian and I were quite emotional. It had been a long, intense 14 hour journey. He lay peacefully there and blinked his charming eyes at us and then fell asleep.
We examined his chubby fingers, large head, broad shoulders, and mini toes. I lay there with an outsized grin soaking up all those "I'm a queen, look at what I just did" feelings. Then I got into a hot shower.
Almost 5 years ago, Christian's sister who was 26 died of cancer. She died here at the house, the same house I brought life into. It was a very beautiful moment for us.
It was in one word, perfect in everyway. I am perfectly blessed to have such a wonderful body in which I can create, carry, and deliver in perfect health these darling little children into this world.
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I absolutely love her thoughts, and aim to help more women feel this way about childbirth. You ARE a queen!!! For this reason, I thought this auction idea would be appropriate.


Here are the details:

Please bid in the comments section of this post. Bidding will end on Monday, September 1st at 11:59 pm (MST). Please keep bids to whole dollar amounts. On Tuesday morning I will post the winner of the auction, who will then be responsible for paying the high bid amount directly to the Nielson Pay Pal Fund. Then email me a copy of the paypal receipt, and your contact information, and we will arrange the details of the private classes together. Thank you for helping the Nielson family!

Nie Nie Day

So I hope you guys aren't getting completely sick of me talking about Nie Nie yet...if you are, you might have to find a new blog to read, because this won't be the last time!

I just wanted to make sure that everyone knew about the awesome idea Design Mom had to make tomorrow (thursday) Nie Nie day where several silent auctions are being held all over the blogosphere (did I really just use that word?!) in order to raise money for Christian & Stephanie's recovery. (For more information about this day, or several auctions that are going on, see the blog that one of Stephanie's best friends started.)

So...I have yet to come up with a great auction idea, but somehow I have landed all these incredibly talented friends. Please check out their auctions and if you feel so inclined, donate some money to a very good cause in exchange for something AWESOME!!!


Lovely Christina is making a wonderful surprise, and let me tell you from much personal experience that WHATEVER it is, YOU WILL LOVE IT!

Christina's hilarious sister Sarah, who has great taste, has another surprise in store.

My dear friend Sarah Jane, who is an amazing artist, is offering this fabulous set of prints that, I personally, am just dying for!

My cousin Rosie makes this darling jewelry. I've seen it up close and personal, and it is fabulous!

My old roommate and dear friend Jen is also a wonderful artist. Check out her darling children's prints.


Did I miss anyone? Please let me know! You ladies are awesome for doing this. Thank you!