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Birthday Picnic

June 13, 2014 · In: LIFESTYLE, Uncategorized

Jen's Birthday Picnic Jen's Birthday Picnic-4 Jen's Birthday Picnic-3 Jen's Birthday Picnic-2This is what the afternoon before my water broke looked like: a birthday picnic and intention circle at Bronson Park, celebrating  my friend, Jen. 

Healthy snacks, some Tarot/spirit animals and a guided intention setting session. I pulled this goose card. Hours later I was waking with a big surprise.

I’m finishing up my birth story and will post it on Monday. It was such an interesting experience and it feels a little strange to me to write about. Thank you for your love. This is a big and beautiful challenge.  The support is invaluable. 

By: Christina Warren · In: LIFESTYLE, Uncategorized

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  1. Bethany C says

    June 15, 2014 at 5:38 pm

    Can’t wait to read the birth story. Lovely pics as usual! Love that you got that goose card!

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    • Christina Warren says

      June 15, 2014 at 6:00 pm

      I totally needed that goose card! Thank you, Bethany!

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  2. Becca Dorr says

    June 14, 2014 at 8:00 am

    Beautiful pictures! I can’t wait to hear more about Grant.

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    • Christina Warren says

      June 15, 2014 at 6:00 pm

      Thank you, Becca. I am SO looking forward to getting out again and taking photos of stuff outside of my home! ha!

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  3. Abby says

    June 13, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    Ahh, love these pictures and the great outdoors feel. 🙂 I can’t wait to read your birth story- so excited!! Sending love your way, my friend, and I hope you have a great weekend!! xoxo

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    • Christina Warren says

      June 15, 2014 at 5:59 pm

      Thank you, Abby! I appreciate the love! This is a big change! 🙂 That WAS a really nice way to transition into motherhood-a last day with friends before becoming a mother!

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  4. Krista Williams says

    June 13, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    I can’t wait to read the story Monday. And I must say I’m super jealous…I induced both my kids so I never experienced going into labor.

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    • Christina Warren says

      June 15, 2014 at 5:58 pm

      Thank you, Krista! Well, you’ll see that it was a mixed experience! XO

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  5. Nicole B. says

    June 13, 2014 at 9:55 am

    Oh I cannot wait to read the story of his birth! Each and every one is so unique and life changing. You’ll remember it forever. Hoping you’re getting lots of rest!

    Nicole B.

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    • Christina Warren says

      June 15, 2014 at 5:58 pm

      I love reading birth stories and that’s the only reason I’m sharing mine. I have read so many and each is so interesting to me! Thank you! I’m resting in bursts. It takes getting used to but it’s coming along! 🙂

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  6. Rowena @ rolala loves says

    June 13, 2014 at 9:30 am

    How sweet that you were at a birthday celebration right before you started going into labor. That will be a great story for you to tell Grant when he gets older 🙂 Hope you’re both well Christina! Happy weekend!

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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    • Christina Warren says

      June 15, 2014 at 5:57 pm

      Totally, Rowena! The girls were joking that he was going to be born that day and I kept saying NOOOO…not ready! lOL

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  7. Pamela Bannon says

    June 13, 2014 at 5:17 am

    Congratulations on your adorable little one! I am so happy for you!

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    • Christina Warren says

      June 15, 2014 at 5:56 pm

      I’m feeling like I’m in the club now! What an initiation! By fire! lol Loving it.

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