Yesterday we had a small Blessing Way Ceremony & Baby shower...A Blessing Way, which is a North American Indian tradition is fast becoming a great alternative to the traditional 'baby shower'. Having only ever been to one other Blessingway for Antonella, who's son is Zara's age and baby girl is 4 months old, I knew that it would be something I would want to have with my friends and family when the time came to celebrate Flutterbug's imminent arrival.
Two weeks ago, Orsi & Jo offered to organise us a baby shower & I felt it would be great to include parts of this tradition into our family get together...
Each woman was asked to bring a bead or two for a blessing necklace. During the ceremony the women left the Dads with the kids and we all went upstairs to form a sisterhood circle. Then a bowl was handed around and each woman gave her beads and a blessing for me and new baby as they threaded the beads to make a necklace. The necklace was then given to me to wear during the rest of my pregnancy and the birth. I have been totally blown away by the love, support & empowerment this has given me, Chris & Zara as we enter our last faze of preparation to meet Flutterbug.
Afterwards we all went back down to join the Dads and kids, gorged on far too much yummy cakes and treats and got thoroughly spoilt with gifts for Flutterbug...
What a truly magical day that we'll treasure for years to come - Thank you everyone!
2 comments:
Sounds a very quaint and appropriate tradition; and very uplifting!
Love to all
Granny and Grandpa in Hilton
... and now I've got a huge lump in my throat. It sounds SO much better than a traditional baby shower!
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