My Zen Baby

When I was pregnant with Bodhi, I felt very strongly that I was pregnant with a boy. Trent and I eventually found out that our baby was, in fact, a boy and we were delighted. Later in the pregnancy Trent and I went through a very difficult period with an outside individual that left us sad, surprised and disappointed with this person's actions, words and unwillingness to address important issues. Under regular circumstances, I would have experienced a much greater level of stress and anxiety about the situation, but instead, I was enveloped by a sense of peace and calm that brought me much needed comfort.

I often wondered where this newfound "zen" was coming from. I thought maybe it was yoga and my dedication to stay in touch with my spirituality, or perhaps it was an upswing in happy pregnancy hormones. And although these seemed like plausible explanations, I continued to feel like there was something more to it.

Then one day I had an epiphany of sorts - I realized that while I was growing and carrying my sweet baby boy, I was also a temporary home to his soul. And as crazy as it sounded to me (and maybe many of the people I shared this with), I knew that he was the true source of my peace and serenity.

At the time I thought it would be interesting to see if his personality outside of the womb would match my pregnancy experience. Now, 17 weeks after giving birth to Bodhi, I am happy to report that he is a little man with an amazing spirit and the sweetest, most serene nature. He is the epitome of an "easy" baby - I can take him anywhere without worrying about meltdowns or rough times. In short, he is simply a joy and definitely my personal little Zen Baby :o).