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Birthing, Home And Essentials

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I'm raising money for my family, the home birth of our baby girl and our home. Earlier this year I borrowed money from a good friend set out on a backpacking journey to Brazil, to spend time training with two wonderful dance teachers and explore the culture and land and get to know the people of this diverse and colourful country. Then I met my love and became pregnant almost immediately after just one month of travel. At 43, this was a beautiful and unexpected blessing. After just a couple of months together I returned to Australia to take care of my belongings in storage and to work to pay off my debts, which are almost paid. During this time I struggled with prenatal depression, anxiety and insomnia, conditions I've managed my whole adult life. At times I wondered if I'd pull through. Working almost daily without much rest I became exhausted, although my goal to pay my debts and return to Brazil to live was becoming more of a reality each day. And I had amazing support from my close friends and a solid supportive mental health plan, facilitated by my psychiatrist, a wonderful woman, a mother and incredible human. Even though it was a tough few months it was worth it! As humans we are incredibly resilient when needed. I arrived back in Brazil early August, without much extra money and we have been living in very basic accommodation. We've recently found a tiny house to rent, Our baby is due in early November and we need a few things for her arrival and to make our tiny home more comfortable & functional. A pram, cot, birthing pool, midwife, mosquito net ( for us and for her ) mobile air conditioner, two hammocks, a second hand fridge ( we are in the Amazon so a fridge is essential in this extreme heat ! ), a blender and kitchen essentials, bed sheets, pillows and a kit of basic essential oils. Lastly, three months rent to tide us over while I'm not working and to pay the rent we owe for our tin & wood shed. I've struggled immensely in the heat, often getting dizzy spells and much fatigue during the day so a comfortable cooler home would be so welcome in these last couple of months of pregnancy and beyond. Much of this will be sourced second hand, the rest new as needed. I'd be extremely grateful for any help.

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    Sandie Hernandez
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    Reservoir, VIC

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