(via flickr)I've said it before - this blog has been so wonderful to me. When we were struggling to start our family, it was such a necessary outlet and strong source of support. And after we were fortunate enough to move past that trying time, it has been a space to share such happiness.
So thank you.
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I was hoping that I could impose on you once again . . .
I'm in the process of putting together a bit of a playlist to get me through labor and those first couple of sleepless weeks. A sort of soothing soundtrack for both me and the babe.
So thank you.
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I was hoping that I could impose on you once again . . .
I'm in the process of putting together a bit of a playlist to get me through labor and those first couple of sleepless weeks. A sort of soothing soundtrack for both me and the babe.
I could really use your help.
If you have any suggestions for songs I would welcome them with open arms!
thanks.
ooh- my sister is a birth instructor, and has given birth three times herself and has the whole 'music list' down pat. here are some of her songs:
ReplyDeletewhen the snow melts - phil cunningham
behind the waterfall - david lanz
latika's theme - the one from slumdog
and what will most definitely be on mine one day:
sior-uaine - phil cunningham
hope that helps!!
hmmmm...music is so personal. however, zero 7's simple things will forever remind me (in a good way) of laboring with charlie. it's very soothing and nice.
ReplyDeletesea of love by Kat Power (juno soundtrack)
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When I was nursing Finn I always used to listen to a cd of lullaby renditions of the Beatles. Loved it.
ReplyDeleteI think Dar Williams is always soothing and the Beatles have some lovely lullabies. Lori McKenna is another folk singer that I find really beautiful and relaxing.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea. Recently my husband and I were thinking of beginning to create a similar playlist. Except our discussion ended in fits of laughter when we decided that we want our baby to pop out to the thumpin' beat of Lady Gaga's "Pokerface".
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1) Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley
ReplyDelete2) ANY song by Ray LaMontagne
3) ANY song by Band of Horses
4) A Sorta Fairytale - Tori Amos
5) Ghost - Indigo Girls
I love songs by Cat Power. Her voice is so soothing.
ReplyDeleteAs far as lullabies go, I love Baby Mine by Alison Krauss.
ReplyDeleteI agree Dar Williams would be nice as well as Anne Heaton (http://www.anneheaton.com/). Heaton has a wonderful mixture of songs including a really sweet one about preparing to become a mama. She has a soothing voice and also her songs have powerful trance inducing lyrics.
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