Thinking Ahead

Since the upcoming birth of my child is a first for me, I have been surprised at how many things I new little about. One being the placenta. I mean, I knew there was a placenta, but I was not aware that it is generally delivered so long after the birth. Nor was I aware that many cultures use the placenta for ceremonies, art, or even eat it. Well, we decided to pass on eating it, but we have chosen to give the nutrient rich placenta back to the earth. This weekend we chose a special spot in the sugarbush where we will place the placenta after the birth. I set a tarp over the hole so in case we get a snowstorm we will still be able to bury it. We also plan to plant a small sugar maple there this spring. The area is already a sacred place for us, this is a way we can honour both our child and the spirit of the forest.
The Chosen Spot Amongst The Sugar Maples