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Antu's Arrival - The Birth Story.
5.00 am - I get a feeling today is the day. Yes, its our once in two weeks Laundry Day, usually a busy day for me. Then I experience the beginning of mild contractions. I time them. Lasting 15 seconds and coming every 8 minutes. "Oh no, not on laundry day", is my first reaction! There are still some baby clothes to be washed. The clothes my mom brought from India which smell of Payatham Maavu and Oorugai. Then there are the bed linens and towels, of course. So like any self respecting house wife, I start sorting out the laundry while timing the contractions.
7.00 am - The contractions are coming every 5 minutes lasting 25 seconds now but manageable. I wake Hd up and ask him to start on the laundry as we have a long day ahead. His reply - "I'm not waking up a minute before 8 am". I thrust the notebook on his face where I ve written down the timings of the contractions and ask him "Are you sure?" His reaction was priceless. Knowing his priorities right, he starts on the laundry. If not for the fact that we ve to climb two floors with a fully loaded laundry basket to get to the laundry room, I would ve done it, of course. But even a super woman like me knows her limits! So I shower, organize a few things around the house, give instructions to my mom, call my sister and father, eat light breakfast, call the hospital and get ready to go.
9.00 am - Every three minutes lasting 40 seconds and they are becoming worse. I hold a door, bend a little, breathe and try to manage the pain every time it hits me. I do a Namaskaram for God and for my Mom and get into the car with Hd. (Did you know that the Namaskaram position - Child's pose in Yoga - helps the baby descend through the birth canal?)
9.15 am - The midwife is expecting me. She does an internal examination, my water breaks and I am 3 cm dilated. "You are nt going anywhere", she tells me and I change into the hospital garb.
10.00 am - I am 7 cm dilated. The contractions are more painful and more frequent. But still manageable. "Your breathing is good", tells the midwife and gives me more ideas to handle the pain. I ask for an exercise ball and sit on it. It helps a little. Hd pressing my back with his fist every time I get a contraction helps me immensely and not to mention the breathing. I don't think I perfected the art of breathing the first time, but this time it came to me as natural as, well, breathing! Kodi's Mom come to my thoughts a lot during all these ordeal. I have nt even seen a photo of her but somehow I feel shes there. Guiding me. Don't ask me, it was just one of those surreal things that happens during labor. (Thank you for the invisible presence, A. You were my strength. Truly.)
10.45 am - I am 10 cm dilated. I want to push. I say so to the midwife. She guides me. The contractions are horrible now but I focus on pushing. The midwife tells me what I am doing wrong. I am stretching my neck, exhaling through the mouth and pushing my legs instead of bending my head downwards and focussing on pushing. So I do that. Meanwhile, the IV needle inserted on my left wrist gets ripped off and theres blood everywhere. Hd asks for a tissue to wipe his hands. I manage to give him a look in spite of my situation.
11.00 am - The baby plonks out. Hd cuts the cord and the baby is lying on my chest. Placenta is delivered, my Doctor who arrived a few minutes before the delivery does the honor of stitching me up. Second degree tear. Not as bad as the first time, thank God. Hd calls up family to share the news.
And this is where the story should end on a high note. But not in my case. The after pains which came soon after the delivery was HORRIBLE. It seems they are worse after the second delivery. I truly felt that the labor pains were much easier to handle than these God-knows-what-pains! I started crying and pleading to Hd, "Kill me, Kill me now." He was totally lost on what to do. "I thought my part was done as soon as the baby came out or did I forget something from last time", he seemed to ask. Of course, he did nt dare ask. He knew I would ve killed him first. The midwife thought that it might help me if I pee. But I could nt. So out came the catheter and my bladder was emptied. I was also losing too much blood. I tried to get up, but felt dizzy.
1.00 pm - The midwife commented that I'm looking pale. More than one doctor was checking my pulse and BP, a ECG machine was wheeled in and I was monitored. I did nt know what was going on. Meanwhile, the baby was bathed and dressed and was sleeping. The midwife asked Hd to give the baby her first bath and he looked at me as if the midwife has gone nuts! "Just wash her. I don't care if shes not clean but don't drown her ok?", I gave my 2 cents. He passed the test though.
2.00 pm - Hd and I shared a light lunch. I was drinking gallons of water. I tried to sleep but could nt. I wanted to take a shower and be taken to my room. I was getting impatient. I was bloody and battered and felt dirty. Why am I still here, I wondered. My pulse and BP were being checked regularly.
3.00 pm - The Doctor tells me that my pulse went down, BP was alarmingly low and my heart beat was erratic. I gave them a scare. She asks me if I'm feeling anything. No, I reply. "I'm having heart palpitations", I gloat to Hd.
4.00 pm - The after pains are killing me. The awesome midwife I had so far wishes me good luck and leaves while another one joins duty. I tell her I want to pee and take a shower. She helps me to the bathroom. I'm happy to be up on my feet again. I sit on the toilet and heave a sigh of relief. Then get into the shower cubicle and switch on the shower. Next thing I know, I am lying on the floor like a tonne of bricks and the midwife is asking me, "Can you hear me? Can you see me?" Hd is switching off the shower and getting me a towel. They bring a wheel chair and take me to the bed. So much for being on my feet again!
5.00 pm - Hd leaves the baby and me and goes home to bring my mom and Ashu. The baby is cosily sleeping on the counter and I'm lying on the bed hooked to the IV. I think about all those movies where the deathly ill hero/heroines yank off their IVs and tubes and run to each other either to die together or to be killed by one of their parents.(duh!) I don't think I would ve budged an inch even if some stranger came to the room, took the baby and ran away. All I could ve managed was a weak "Good Luck". Its not like I would ve recognized the kidnapper(or the baby for that matter!) in a lineup later since I was nt wearing my glasses, so whats the point?!
6.30 pm - Hd, Ashu and Mom arrive. Ashu is thrilled. Photos are taken. I am still in pain.
8.00 pm - At last! We are taken to our room. I am hooked to the IV. I'm given a mild pain killer. I need help to go to the bathroom. I am constantly monitored.The baby latches on beautifully and nurses. I eat dinner.
9.00 pm - Everyone leaves. Its just the baby and me in the room. We both sleep soundly the entire night. Nurses check both of us every 3 hours.
I felt better the next day. But very weak. Even with a third degree tear and comparatively longer labor last time, I was on my feet within a few hours of delivery and was on the phone non stop. But this time, I was on IV for two days. Could nt walk to the bathroom without help and could nt lift the baby. My right hand was swollen due to the IV and I could nt write or type. But things got better the third day. On Monday, I was sent to the Cardiologist. He did an ECG and declared that my heart is normal. Told me that my palpitations could ve been due to the labor and advised me to get it checked if it happens again. I was relieved. But that does nt stop me from using such a juicy excuse to taunt Hd. Clutching my heart and pleading "Don't argue with a heart patient" has been working like a charm these days!
And thus arrived Baby Antu making my heart skip a beat. Literally! :)
49 comments:
- Anonymous said...
I can understand why A was in your thoughts during labour, Boo. That mail she sent us about her labour was so powerful - I aim to read it a few more times before my turn comes, inshallah, so I can remember her wise words!!
Glad to know you didn't do you-know-what. But your after pains and horribly weakened state are striking terror in my heart. *gulp* - 12:02 AM, July 10, 2008
- Anonymous said...
Oh and the baby looks sooper cute. And in your prev post - which is Ashu and which is Antu? I cannot tell them apart!!
- 12:03 AM, July 10, 2008
- Anonymous said...
Very nice write up! As moms, we can never ever forget the birth story of our kids. Always in permanent memory..each and every single contraction. :)
-San - 2:33 AM, July 10, 2008
- Shobana said...
I am glad for you that, that ordeal is over with and u are returning to ur normal self...as for the clutching of the heart and acting like a heart patient....use it to the max. Take care.
- 4:01 AM, July 10, 2008
- Anusha said...
wow! what an awesome birth story!! full of drama and a not so pleasant scare...collapsing in the shower must have been truly frightening. what on earth happned though? was it beacause of too much blood loss?
and HOW did you get frm 3cm to 7 in 45 min??? that is just phenomenal. - 6:16 AM, July 10, 2008
- Mona said...
oooh, what an exciting (and scary!) birthstory.
here's me back to wanting a c-sec second time around. those afterbirth pains sound AWFUL! - 7:41 AM, July 10, 2008
- L said...
Hey Boo,
You totally gave me a scare. I could imagine Hd getting pschyed out in such a situation as well!!
But what really caused this to
Anyways, Alls well that ends well..
and you have a darling girl in your arms!!
Alles Gute,
Lakshmi - 7:46 AM, July 10, 2008
- Anonymous said...
Totally Boo style update! Perfecto! Was there with you all the way.
Hope the pain has gotten better and you are left with pleasant memories :) - 8:41 AM, July 10, 2008
- Anonymous said...
Oh gosh..that's so terrible of you to elaborate on a terribly painful story..i m never gonna have another baby..thanx to you!
- 8:50 AM, July 10, 2008
- Mama - Mia said...
wow! thats all i can say!:)
abha - 9:11 AM, July 10, 2008
- L said...
and you are up at 5 am sorting laundry!!
WOW!! :-) - 9:57 AM, July 10, 2008
- Anonymous said...
You totally scared me. :( True to your name eh?? ;)
Believe me I literally held my breath as if it were some mystery novel. Shower was almost heart stopiing [pun intended :P ] Glad that you are alright now. Antu looks super super cute in this pic.. Looks like she's gonna give stiff competition to Ashu. :) But Ashu's dimples are really hard to beat.
Love to Ashu and Antu
PS: You gonna reveal Antu's actual name sometime?? - 12:04 PM, July 10, 2008
- Anonymous said...
Congrats to you, HD and Ashu!! Hope all is fine now.
nice writeup. Kudos.
Cheers - 12:46 PM, July 10, 2008
- Dee said...
wow..did not know the afterpains could be so bad after 'normal' delivery. It is so true when they say that the mom gets a re-birth after delivering! Good Luck and hope you are feeling better now..
- 5:00 PM, July 10, 2008
- Terri the terrific said...
Congratulations on the new baby, boo! Both your darlings are super cute.
- 7:21 PM, July 10, 2008
- Noodlehead said...
gee, i'm glad you're ok now! antu is a poppet! give her a hug from me. btw, we'll be in swz early or mid aug. i'm so dying to meet your two angels! err...and u, of course ;)
- 7:34 PM, July 10, 2008
- Savani said...
That was fast.. the delivery! It's funny you remembered A during labor. I ahd a similar experience. Thought my best friend was around. lovely post! am glad the after pains are behind you. poor thing! get plenty of rest!
- 9:52 PM, July 10, 2008
- Trishna said...
Gosh!I have goosebumps!! I am glad everything turned out fine.. you get as much rest as you can..till your mom is here!hugs!
- 10:43 PM, July 10, 2008
- Anonymous said...
aiyo,scary story! Glad you were up and about quick. But,heart patient lam konjam too much illai ?:)
- 2:29 AM, July 11, 2008
- Unknown said...
congrats to HD!
He got mentioned in almost every time slot snippet..
the dude gets bashed, trashed and mashed but still passes...
thandhai kula thilagam, HD, vazhga vazhga!
nice write up.. I did imagine though that Kamal as Patti would have come somewhere in the birth story.. just kidding..
congrats to you, HD and most of all Ashu!
Looks like both our families are powered by AA batteries..
:) - 2:50 AM, July 11, 2008
- Absolutely Serendipitous said...
First of all congrats. To be honest with you, i've been reading your blogs for a long time but never left a comment.I truly enjoy reading your posts and always look forward to read more. This whole gang of yours writes well. I usually read lavs,desi girl, and your blog. Beleive me...when i read your blogs, i feel as if you all young moms are from the same family. Good luck to you all.
- 8:45 AM, July 11, 2008
- WhatsInAName said...
What a narration! Even though I had C-Sec both my times, I suddenly could feel what normal one is all about.
Hope you are much better now! Take care :) - 8:53 AM, July 11, 2008
- Aditi's Album said...
That was an extremely quick delivery. And Antu looks so adorable. Enjoy with the youngest ad newest member in ur family.
- 9:53 AM, July 11, 2008
- Swati said...
While the birth stroy was just so ideal and so ideal that I was not able to believe it ..the after pains story made me shiver. Hope you are doing good now
- 10:37 AM, July 11, 2008
- Asha said...
What a narration!
BTW, Antu has got Ashu's eyes :) - 11:07 AM, July 11, 2008
- Collection Of Stars said...
The afterpains part really scared me. Are you completely fine now?
And, LOL about your dialogues to the HD :) - 3:04 PM, July 11, 2008
- Anonymous said...
U manage to scare and inspire me at the same time with this post..
*sigh* Antu looks abso-frickin-lutely adorable btw :) - 3:14 PM, July 11, 2008
- Anonymous said...
Antu looks like a little imp !
So adorable !
Take lots of rest and enjoy..
-Deepa - 3:52 PM, July 11, 2008
- Spontaneous Mini said...
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- 7:21 PM, July 11, 2008
- Spontaneous Mini said...
Boo, your narration is so adorable and cute... I feel your situation as well keep rolling off laughing, both simultaneously. Gosh!! have you tried the Swiss stand ups??? You will be so ever the popular.
Congrats again!! - 7:23 PM, July 11, 2008
- Cantaloupes.Amma (CA) said...
Congratulations again !
The after delivery pains sound awful...I hope you have recovered completely.
Take care - 1:34 AM, July 12, 2008
- dipali said...
It seemed so easy until the after pains started- phew. Hope you aren't pulling the heart patient line too often! And that you are recovering well, and all of you are enjoying little Miss Antu, who is looking very sweet in the picture.
- 3:55 PM, July 12, 2008
- Anonymous said...
hey boo, that sounds like another super fast delivery session that I have read (after Jikku's mom!). 7 am to 11pm, sounds perfect timing, and an hour for full dilation sounds like a miracle indeed.
And dumbos like me have no idea about these "after pains" and your description got me super alert, scared by the details of it. But your super cool sense of humor kept me smiling too. Life is sweet if one could have such grand sense of humor indeed!
Namaskaram pose - child pose - I should note it down in mind ... And birthing ball is helpful I keep hearing - havent seen one here in hospitals. Breathing does work to some extent then? Yes a husband for the back support is being repeated in many home deliveries ... HD played his role! :) ...
My HD is attending your Gurukul here very regularly, and I am quite confident and he will act quite wise when time comes (even if I forget!) .... THANKS! :) ...
Superb writing. surely! - 9:25 AM, July 13, 2008
- Anonymous said...
I've got to go back and read the rest of it but just wanted to say, my heart skipped a beat as I read that you did namaskaram to the God and your mum, the speed reader that I am, for a sec I thought you were gonna say you did namaskaram to HD too! Thank God it only says that you got into the car with HD :)
- 6:05 PM, July 13, 2008
- Anonymous said...
Just finished reading. Take care Boo
- 6:08 PM, July 13, 2008
- Poppins said...
I was reading thinking all the while - wow lucky girl, she had it easy, such a quick labor and boom, the part of the afterpains comes along. Scary! Kodi's mom did mention the afterpains as well, you think it's a natural birth thing, because Maggie didn't say anything at all about it :(
- 7:23 PM, July 13, 2008
- Anonymous said...
wow!...that was something...hope you are doing well...kiss the baby for me :)
- 7:36 PM, July 13, 2008
- Maggie said...
Oh boy, Boo - the post delivery part really sounds awful. You certainly managed to get much mileage out of it from the hubby though - well done! ;-)
Big hugs to the girls - they're soo cute together! - 6:51 AM, July 14, 2008
- the mad momma said...
hah! no peeing on the doctor? sorry - last time's birth story was more fun! :D
that said - you poor poor baby with the birth loss and all. my time too the nurses came to draw blood for various reasons.. .started chatting and forgot... yanked the needle out and splattered us all with blood. all over my face too.
@poppins. I had afterpains both times. second time worse than the first time :D - 11:18 AM, July 14, 2008
- jasmine thakkar said...
Congratulations. I am very happy for you and your family
- 12:29 PM, July 14, 2008
- Prats said...
hey congrats on the new arrival...and I hope you've fully recovered from this painful afterbirth....
take care...and a nice big hug to both ashu and antu... and a bigger one for u - 11:39 AM, July 15, 2008
- Om said...
Hearty Congratulations to you, HD, Ashu and Antu, the lovely four.
Sorry got late in this as I was not connected for more than a fortnight.
Take care. - 2:06 PM, July 16, 2008
- Squiggles Mom said...
OMG - Congratulations!!!! Antu is sooooo cute. Love the expression with the thumb in the mouth :). Lucky girl you.
- 3:45 PM, July 16, 2008
- The Inquisitive Akka said...
Wow what a story!!!!!!!!! You actually thought of laundry at that ungodly hour when you were in the early stages of labour? Wow and double wow!!You are amazing!
Photos yellam romba chweeta irukku! - 7:55 AM, July 17, 2008
- Rohini said...
That was quite a twist in the tale. I was thinking wow, what an easy labour all along and then wham! Glad you are fine now...
- 1:37 PM, July 17, 2008
- bird's eye view said...
Hey Boo - been drowned under work for several weeks so just catching up. Sounds like a horrible and scary experience...Thank God it all turned out ok. I'm just praying for general anaesthetic again!
- 8:06 AM, July 25, 2008
- Aqua said...
Awww! your birth story was heart-felt and inspiring. congratulations to you.
ashu must be thrilled to be a big sis :) - 10:36 AM, August 07, 2008
- Lavs said...
Just caught up with your birth story. WOW!!
Did Hd actually give antu her first bath? wow wow wow - 11:45 PM, August 30, 2008
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text: Preparations for the Temple 1And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. 2And Solomon told out threescore and ten thousand men to bear burdens, and fourscore thousand to hew in the mountain, and three thousand and six hundred to oversee them. 3And Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou didst deal with David my father, and didst send him cedars to build him an house to dwell therein, even so deal with me. 4Behold, I build an house to the name of the LORD my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him sweet incense, and for the continual shewbread, and for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts of the LORD our God. This is an ordinance for ever to Israel. 5And the house which I build is great: for great is our God above all gods. 6But who is able to build him an house, seeing the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain him? who am I then, that I should build him an house, save only to burn sacrifice before him? 7Send me now therefore a man cunning to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, and in iron, and in purple, and crimson, and blue, and that can skill to grave with the cunning men that are with me in Judah and in Jerusalem, whom David my father did provide. 8Send me also cedar trees, fir trees, and algum trees, out of Lebanon: for I know that thy servants can skill to cut timber in Lebanon; and, behold, my servants shall be with thy servants, 9Even to prepare me timber in abundance: for the house which I am about to build shall be wonderful great. 10And, behold, I will give to thy servants, the hewers that cut timber, twenty thousand measures of beaten wheat, and twenty thousand measures of barley, and twenty thousand baths of wine, and twenty thousand baths of oil. Huram Agrees to Assist 11Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the LORD hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them. 12Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. 13And now I have sent a cunning man, endued with understanding, of Huram my father's, 14The son of a woman of the daughters of Dan, and his father was a man of Tyre, skilful to work in gold, and in silver, in brass, in iron, in stone, and in timber, in purple, in blue, and in fine linen, and in crimson; also to grave any manner of graving, and to find out every device which shall be put to him, with thy cunning men, and with the cunning men of my lord David thy father. 15Now therefore the wheat, and the barley, the oil, and the wine, which my lord hath spoken of, let him send unto his servants: 16And we will cut wood out of Lebanon, as much as thou shalt need: and we will bring it to thee in floats by sea to Joppa; and thou shalt carry it up to Jerusalem. 17And Solomon numbered all the strangers that were in the land of Israel, after the numbering wherewith David his father had numbered them; and they were found an hundred and fifty thousand and three thousand and six hundred. 18And he set threescore and ten thousand of them to be bearers of burdens, and fourscore thousand to be hewers in the mountain, and three thousand and six hundred overseers to set the people a work. King James Bible Text courtesy of BibleProtector.com. Section Headings Courtesy Berean Study Bible. BibleApps.com |


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I also got a most unexpected gift via the post. James of Fibre Alive sent me a scarf. And such a scarf. As you can see, Boswell was every bit as overcome as I.
This is the first thing anybody has ever knit for me, ever.
But Wait, There's More
The first time the extreme connectedness of the knitblogging community really struck me was just after Marie Irshad's podcast interview with Yvonne Davies. I always enjoy Marie's KnitCast, but I particularly enjoyed listening to Yvonne speaking about running the "Relax and Knit" area at the UK's Knitting and Stitching Show. So I went over to Yvonne's blog to tell her so, and after leaving my comment noticed my blog was already in her blogroll.
Startling, to say the least.
So, what does this have to do with my scarf from James?
Well, if you know James's work you know he has a most unusual way with colo(u)r, and this scarf is no exception. He wrote in his note to me that he remembered I once said that most of my clothes are black (me and Carmel Snow, we have that in common), and that maybe this would brighten me up a bit.
And then he told me that the gold mohair was spun by Ted Myatt, and the green Koigu given to him by Kathy Merrick. That would be Ted Myatt, aka Knitterguy, with whom I am privileged to correspond regularly; and Kathy Merrick, part of the crew I met at Rhinebeck and one of my favorite people on the entire planet.
So I, in Chicago, got a birthday scarf from a New Zealand knitter I've never seen in person, that incorporates yarn from two other knitters I know, only one of whom I've actually met, who live in Canada and Virginia.
After I realized this, it took a good two hours before my eyes uncrossed.
Little Shop of Knitters
Reader Bess asked if I'd mind putting Marge on a shirt, and I don't mind, so I did.
Also, if you want the 2005 Elf Ornament, time's running out. As promised, I'm pulling him from circulation on the 31st of January.
I'm definitely interested in working on a calendar and on stationery. My chief issue right now is that, frankly, I think the prices at Café Press for those items are completely ridiculous. Even if I were to forego any commission on my part, they'd still be expensive. So I'm looking into alternatives.
Etiquette Follow-Up
I had a ball reading everybody's comments about the post on etiquette. In addition to learning that Marilyn was apparently the model for Eloise, I was deeply amused by Mama Lu's description of her very proper grandmother. In fact, I love the comment so much I'm going to quote it so that everybody will be sure to see it:
My kind of woman.
Franklin, you should have been related to my grandmother (of course you're much too young, she was born in 1875). She said "gel" (with a hard g) for girl and "lahndry" for laundry and could never forgive my mother for the fact that her grandchildren had no manners and talked like Americans (we were Canadian, but no matter).
She never used the telephone for any social purpose; it was for doctors and tradesmen (notes and invitations were sent by post, which was delivered twice a day). And she always dressed for dinner, even during the war, when it consisted of boiled eggs (if you had chickens) or cheese on toast.
I was in awe on the three occasions that I met her, I was told she could be quite funny. She complained that the V2 raids at the end of the war always came when she was in her bath, and she quoted Cardinal Wolsey in Henry VIII: "Had I but served my God with half the zeal I served my king, he would not in mine age have left me naked to mine enemies."
The reason manners were so much on my mind yesterday was that in the evening, I had to photograph a work event at which the presenter was none other than Peter Post, great-grandson of Emily.
I got to sit next to him at dinner. We talked about asparagus as finger food, and our collections of etiquette books. He signed my copy of Manners for Men. The great-grandson of an immigrant Pennsylvania coal miner and the great-grandson of the WASP matron nonpareil had dinner together. Now that's democracy in action.
You know, in spite of everything, I do love this country.


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The Words We Pray by Amy Welborn is a collection of short essays that reflect on the meaning of traditional Catholic prayers, tying together history, theology, spirituality, and personal devotion.
Read more about it here.
It would be a great resource for inquirers into the Catholic faith.
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The monks raised their voices in hope at the end of each phrase, and then paused a great pause in between, letting the hope rise and then settle back into their hearts. My own heart rushed, unbidden by me, uncontrolled, right into those pauses and joined the prayer. A prayer written by a eleventh-century bedridden brother, chanted by monks in the middle of Georgia, and joined by me and the silent folk scattered in the pews around me, each with his or her own reasons to beg the Virgin for her prayers.
And we weren't the only ones joined in that prayer. With us was a great throng of other Christians who had prayed it over the centuries, and who are praying it at this very moment.
My days as a prayer snob were over.
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If you find yourself facing foreclosure (or even threatened by the prospect of it), it's absolutely critical to understand how the foreclosure process works in CA.
Understanding the Foreclosure Process in CA
What is foreclosure anyway?
Legally, foreclosure is the official process by which a mortgage lender attempts to take back real estate property (a home) securing a loan (a mortgage) – usually after a borrower (or a homeowner) stops making payments.
By no means is foreclosure fun, but it's not the end of the world.
By knowing how foreclosure works in CA… you'll be much better equipped to navigate it well and come out on the other end in the best position possible.
Stages of the Foreclosure Process
Foreclosure works differently in different states around the country, but there are a few stages that are important to any foreclosure process.
There are generally two ways different states use to foreclose upon a property: judicial sale or power of sale.
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In either scenario, a foreclosure action typically doesn't make its way to court until 3-6 months of missed payments. Usually (but not always), a lender will send out several notices letting you know that you're overdue or behind in your payment.
Under Judicial Foreclosure:
- Your mortgage lender must file suit in the court system.
- You'll get a letter from the court demanding payment.
- You'll have 30 days to bring payment to court to avoid foreclosure (sometimes that can be extended).
- If you don't pay after this period, a judgement will be entered and the lender can request the sale of your property – generally through an auction.
- Once the property is sold, the local sheriff serves an eviction notices and you must vacate the property.
Under Power of Sale (Non-Judicial) Foreclosure:
- The lender serves you with a notice demanding payment, and the courts are not required – although there may be some level of judicial review.
- After the established waiting period has gone by, a deed of trust is drawn up and control of your property is transferred to a trustee.
- The trusteed can then sell your property to the lender at a public auction (notice must be given).
So, What Happens After A Foreclosure Auction?
After a foreclosure is complete, the amount of the loan is paid off with the proceeds from the sale of the property.
Sometimes, if the sale of the property isn't enough to pay off the loan, a deficiency judgment can be issued against the borrower. A deficiency judgement is where the bank gets a judgement against you, the borrower, for the remaining funds owned to the bank.
Some states limit the amount owed in a deficiency judgement to the fair value of the property at the time of the sale, while other states will allow the full loan amount to be asssesed.
Here's a great resource that lists the state by state laws when it comes to deficiency judgements.
Generally, it's best to try to avoid a foreclosure auction. Instead, call up the bank to negotiate, or work with a local, reputable real estate firm like us at We Buy Los Angeles to help you negotiate discounts off the amount owed to avoid having to carry out a foreclosure.
Experienced invested can help you by negotiating directly with the banks – or even eliminate the prospect of a foreclosure, even if your home is worth less than you owe.
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From NPR News, this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Robert Siegel.
And I'm Audie Cornish. At the White House this afternoon, President Obama enlisted a new ally in his campaign to promote health insurance: moms. Starting this fall, Americans who don't have insurance or who've been buying costly individual policies will be able to shop for coverage through new government exchanges. The White House plans an aggressive campaign to encourage people to sign up. Today's event was the first stage in that effort, as NPR's Scott Horsley reports.
SCOTT HORSLEY, BYLINE: Just in time for Mother's Day, President Obama tried to highlight the ways the health care law is already benefitting moms and families who have insurance: requiring free coverage for preventive services such as mammograms and guaranteeing coverage for children with pre-existing medical conditions. The most ambitious portions of the law still have to be implemented, though. Starting in October, people with costly individual insurance or no insurance at all will be able to enroll in one of 50 new statewide exchanges created by the law.
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: And you can then comparison shop an array of private health insurance plans. You can look at them side by side just like you'd go online and compare cars. And because you'll now be part of a new pool of millions of other Americans - part of this exchange - insurance companies will actually want to compete for your business.
HORSLEY: The government will offer subsidies to those who need help paying for private insurance. People who don't get insurance will have to pay a penalty. The administration hopes to enroll seven million people during the first year the exchanges are up and running - but not just any people. If only the oldest and sickest of the uninsured enroll, the cost of coverage would be too high. So, the White House needs to balance that out by enrolling millions of young, healthy people as well. Of course, those are the people who are least likely to feel a need for health insurance. That's where the moms come in.
OBAMA: Any parent knows that there's nothing we won't do to take care of our kids. And it's nice to have somebody getting your back.
HORSLEY: The White House is counting on mothers to nudge their young adult children to sign up for health insurance. The administration's not expecting any big shift in public attitudes towards the health care law, which remains controversial three years after passage. But White House officials say it will be harder for opponents to repeal the measure once more people are enjoying its tangible benefits. Scott Horsley, NPR News, the White House. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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She always picked you up when you fell down, held you close when you were sad and celebrated with you when you were joyful. As you grew up, she continued to be there whenever you needed her—good or bad. She's your mother, and she means the absolute world to you.
Happy almost Mother's Day! In case it slipped your mind, Mother's Day is just around the corner on Sunday, May 13th. This special day is dedicated to all of the incredible mothers—and those who have embraced the role of mother—who love their children well and care for them every single day. Mother's Day is all about thanking that special person in your life for taking care of you as you grew into who you are today.
But, what can you give your mother that truly shows her your appreciation? If you strive to live an altruistic lifestyle, there are plenty of gifts you can give your loved one on Mother's Day that also give back to others in the community. Here are four ways to give back on Mother's Day.
1. Buy flowers from a local florist.
Flowers are always the perfect Mother's Day gift because they brighten her day and reflect the joy she brings to your own life. If you want to buy flowers for your mom this Mother's Day, be sure to shop from a local florist or flower shop. Big chain stores might often be the easier alternative, but by shopping locally you can feel confident that your gift is going to help others in your community. Put food on the table for a family, show your support for small business and make conscious purchasing decisions by buying local flowers.
2. Shop fair trade jewelry.
If your mom loves jewelry, be sure to give her something extra sparkly this Mother's Day! And don't worry; you can still shop altruistically in the jewelry section. Check out local fair trade shops or search online for fair trade jewelry retailers. Fair trade products often employ men and women in developing countries or in poverty in the U.S., and ensure they are paid a living wage for their efforts. By buying fair trade, you can support another woman halfway around the world, who is able to send her children to school because of the opportunity making jewelry provided. Give your mom something shiny and charitable by surprising her with fair trade jewelry.
3. Give a newborn care package.
If there's a new mom in your life who's celebrating Mother's Day herself for the very first time, show support for the new little baby by giving her a newborn care package. Make a package yourself with a variety of items the new mom and baby might need, or search online for organizations and businesses that already offer a care package. Some nonprofit organizations will also match your purchase by providing a mother in poverty with the resources she needs to care for her child. Do some research and design which works best for you to give to the new mother in your life.
4. Purchase from altruistic organizations.
Finally, no matter what you decide to give your mother or a mom in your life for Mother's Day, live an altruistic lifestyle by supporting organizations that give back. Search for small businesses or nonprofits in your community, nationally or internationally that have a hand in helping others around them. When you purchase from altruistic organizations, you ensure that others around you can live more fulfilling and joyful lives. What better gift can you give the mother in your life than honoring her through providing to others?
Mother's Day is only a few short days away, so start your gift shopping early with an altruistic lifestyle. Try out some of these gift ideas this week in order to surprise the mothers in your life with a gift that gives back.


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Daring Bakers Challenge March 2008 - Perfectly Dorie
No voodoo dances this month, as I did last month! This month our lovely hostess Morven of Food, Art and Random Thoughts chose something that made me jump and do a dance of joy. Morven said she wanted to pick something that had potential for putting our own personal stamp on it. I love that. It's easy creating something from from a cookbook, but adding one's own personal touch, a little something that says "I made it!" is special.
Morven's choice fell on Dorie Greenspan's The Perfect Party Cake from her simply awesome book Baking: From My Home To Yours. For those who do not have this book, and I believe there might only be a few handful out there, please do. Dorie's recipes are easy, fun and simply delectable. There has not been one recipe in this book that I did not like.
Another thing I loved about the challenge is that Morven left us plenty of room to be creative. The idea was to stay true to the basic cake recipe and the basic buttercream recipe (for those using buttercream) and see what combinations we came up with.
The truth is, I normally do not make these kind of cakes. So, when I read the recipe and saw the picture in the book I thought I would stay true to the entire recipe, and in Dorie's section "Playing Around" she suggested using fresh raspberries in between the layers. I loved the idea. The only change I made was in the size. I had just received some stainless steel cooking rings and was dying to use them. And that is exactly what I did.
I followed the recipe exactly then simply cut the cake using the rings and layered the fruit, jam and buttercream in the rings. I also did not cover the entire mini-cakes with the frosting. I liked the way the layers looked so I smothered the last layer with a bit of buttercream and the coconut. I still need a bit of practice using the rings, but I think my first attempt was quite good.
I made the cake the same week it was announced as I knew I would have a tight schedule this month. I am in Dubai now and my parents were drooling over this last night when I was working on the pictures. I think they want me to make this for them now!!!
As I said earlier, Dorie's recipes are easy to follow and I have not experienced any difficulties with here recipes. Even with this cake - it looks spectacular and the steps are so easy to follow, the cake is fantastic to handle - robust even after all the handling I did and the buttercream was a breeze to make. Somehow when I am in the kitchen with Dorie I feel so confident, I know I cannot falter.
The Perfect Party Cake
(adapted from Dorie Greenspan's Baking: From My Home To Yours)
Printable version of recipe here.
For the Cake
2 1/4 cups cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups whole milk or buttermilk (I prefer buttermilk with the lemon)
4 large egg whites
1 ½ cups sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 stick (8 tablespoons or 4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
½ teaspoon pure lemon extract
For the Buttercream
1 cup sugar
4 large egg whites
3 sticks (12 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 large lemons)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For Finishing
2/3 cup seedless raspberry preserves stirred vigorously or warmed gently until spreadable
About 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
Getting Ready
Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter two 9 x 2 inch round cake pans and line the bottom of each pan with a round of buttered parchment or wax paper. Put the pans on a baking sheet.
To Make the Cake
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
Whisk together the milk and egg whites in a medium bowl.
Put the sugar and lemon zest in a mixer bowl or another large bowl and rub them together with your fingers until the sugar is moist and fragrant. Add the butter and working with the paddle or whisk attachment, or with a hand mixer, beat at medium speed for a full 3 minutes, until the butter and sugar are very light. Beat in the extract, then add one third of the flour mixture, still beating on medium speed. Beat in half of the milk-egg mixture, then beat in half of the remaining dry ingredients until incorporated.
Add the rest of the milk and eggs beating until the batter is homogeneous, then add the last of the dry ingredients. Finally, give the batter a good 2- minute beating to ensure that it is thoroughly mixed and well aerated.
Divide the batter between the two pans and smooth the tops with a rubber spatula.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cakes are well risen and springy to the touch – a thin knife inserted into the centers should come out clean. Transfer the cakes to cooling racks and cool for about 5 minutes, then run a knife around the sides of the cakes, unfold them and peel off the paper liners.
Invert and cool to room temperature, right side up (the cooled cake layers can be wrapped airtight and stored at room temperature overnight or frozen for up to two months).
To Make the Buttercream
Put the sugar and egg whites in a mixer bowl or another large heatproof bowl, fit the bowl over a plan of simmering water and whisk constantly, keeping the mixture over the heat, until it feels hot to the touch, about 3 minutes. The sugar should be dissolved, and the mixture will look like shiny marshmallow cream.
Remove the bowl from the heat.
Working with the whisk attachment or with a hand mixer, beat the meringue on medium speed until it is cool, about 5 minutes. Switch to the paddle attachment if you have one, and add the butter a stick at a time, beating until smooth. Once all the butter is in, beat in the buttercream on medium-high speed until it is thick and very smooth, 6-10 minutes.
During this time the buttercream may curdle or separate – just keep beating and it will come together again.
On medium speed, gradually beat in the lemon juice, waiting until each addition is absorbed before adding more, and then the vanilla.
You should have a shiny smooth, velvety, pristine white buttercream. Press a piece of plastic against the surface of the buttercream and set aside briefly.
To Assemble the Cake
Using a sharp serrated knife and a gentle sawing motion, slice each layer horizontally in half. Put one layer cut side up on a cardboard cake round or a cake plate protected by strips of wax or parchment paper.
Spread it with one third of the preserves. Cover the jam evenly with about one quarter of the buttercream.
Top with another layer, spread with preserves and buttercream and then do the same with a third layer (you'll have used all the jam and have buttercream leftover).
Place the last layer cut side down on top of the cake and use the remaining buttercream to frost the sides and top. Press the coconut into the frosting, patting it gently all over the sides and top.
The cake is ready to serve as soon as it is assembled, but I think it's best to let it sit and set for a couple of hours in a cool room – not the refrigerator. Whether you wait or slice and enjoy it immediately, the cake should be served at room temperature; it loses all its subtlety when it's cold. Depending on your audience you can serve the cake with just about anything from milk to sweet or bubbly wine.
The cake is best the day it is made, but you can refrigerate it, well covered, for up to two days. Bring it to room temperature before serving. If you want to freeze the cake, slide it into the freezer to set, then wrap it really well – it will keep for up to 2 months in the freezer; defrost it, still wrapped overnight in the refrigerator.
Playing Around
Since lemon is such a friendly flavour, feel free to make changes in the preserves: other red preserves – cherry or strawberry – look especially nice, but you can even use plum or blueberry jam.
Fresh Berry Cake
If you will be serving the cake the day it is made, cover each layer of buttercream with fresh berries – use whole raspberries, sliced or halved strawberries or whole blackberries, and match the preserves to the fruit. You can replace the coconut on top of the cake with a crown of berries, or use both coconut and berries. You can also replace the buttercream between the layers with fairly firmly whipped sweetened cream and then either frost the cake with buttercream (the contrast between the lighter whipped cream and the firmer buttercream is nice) or finish it with more whipped cream. If you use whipped cream, you'll have to store the cake the in the refrigerator – let it sit for about 20 minutes at room temperature before serving.
My Notes: The instructions here are for the larger cake. If you would like to make the mini-cakes you can use the cooking rings or a small saucer. Cut the cake to the desired size and layer as instructed above.
I loved the lemony aroma of the cake with the fruity raspberry flavor. The fresh raspberries adds a crispness and brings a fantastic texture to the cake. Making min-cakes is so perfect because it does not frighten the guest of getting a huge piece. I was able to cut the mini-cakes in half and serve it to my guest, who we invited for a relaxing Sunday afternoon.
Would I make this again?
I liked the cake. It was easy to put together and we were rewarded with a perfect cake. Full of tangy and fruity flavor. The only thing I might change next time would be either adding a little less buttercream or using whipped cream to make it lighter.
What did I learn from this challenge?
That making layer cakes like this do not have to be tedious. Dorie shows how easy it is and how robust a light, fluffy cake can be. I will be using the recipe for the cake often because I liked the way I was able to handle it without it crumbling and it tasted fantastic.
You'll have a lot of leftovers - the egg yolks and if you make the min-cakes you'll have some cake left over too. Well if you stick around here for the next few weeks, I'll be showing you a few ideas of how you can use the leftovers to make ecstatically delectable desserts. So, please come back!
Thank you Morven for choosing a great Dorie recipe and thank you for allowing us to be as creative as we liked to be. I look forward to seeing what my fellow Daring Bakers have come up with. If you would like to check the other cakes out too just head on over to the Daring Bakers' Blogroll and work your way down the wonderful list of creative bakers.
Other cakes you might enjoy:
Orange Cake | |
Sour Cream & Cherry Cake | |
Chocolate Crepe Cake |
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Welcome to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center's collection of 82,849 plant images. We have listened to our users and made it even easier to find images in this updated version of the image gallery. All thumbnails are linked to larger versions of the image and image information.
Verbena scabra
Verbena scabra Vahl
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USDA Symbol: VESC
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N)
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