Two years ago today I awoke at 5 am and knew something had changed, I started having some contractions and knew I would meet my baby girl today. The birth of my first child 3 years before was very long and hard, after 18 hours of induced, hard labor I needed a C section. We took our little guy A to my friend Amy’s home to hang with his best friend for the day and called the Doula ( Birth coach). I knew I wanted my next birth to be natural without intervention if posable which lead my husband I to the decision of a home birth with a midwife. Our home was still being built and my Mother in-laws home was the next best option to give us the home birth experience we were wanting for our baby.
We arrived at Nanny and Papa’s where I was served a great breakfast and the contractions slowed down. Alphonso was working on getting our new home closed on time and taking many calls. I went for a walk and started to get discouraged that is was all happening so slow. Patience has never been a strength of mine. Around 1:00 pm I did some Hypnobirthing exercises. I was beating myself up a bit that I was wasting the Doula’s time because it looked like she wasn’t going to come today. At about 3 pm I decided to give that all up and don’t you know it the contractions started again. Alphonso called the midwife and she said she would make her way over. At 4:15 ish the contractions were coming strong! I got into the bath. I can’t believe how the birth just took over my body! I must admit there were times that I though I just couldn’t do it anymore. I remember the midwife saying she would be here soon and my crying HOW MUCH LONGER!!!???… my baby girl J came at 6:00 pm only 45 minutes after the midwife arrived. Birthing J naturally at home was one of the best experiences of my life.
Happy Birthday my angel, I love you
I loved hearing the story of J’s birth! Happy Birthday!!! to both of you amazing beautiful girls
What a beautiful story! Hope she had a lovely birthday (despite the icky flu!)
Awwww….lovely story! Hope she had a great birthday!
What a heartwarming story sweetie. Thanks for sharing!