This story was originally posted on May 31st, 2011 on the blog VPhonegirl and I was given permission to share it here with you readers enjoy! It all started 2 weeks ago. I went into preterm labor at 33 weeks and 5 days. Honestly I thought the pain was another appendix attack, although they removed my appendix was gone years ago. I was in the hospital for 3 days to try to stop the contractions. They did get them to slow way down to about 1 an hour. I was given … [Read more...]
Quinn’s Unassisted Breech Lotus Homebirth Story Quinn, your birth story is nine months long. Well, technically it’s two and a half years long, from the time that your brother was born. To really be complete about it, it’s actually even longer, depending on how I reflect on your journey to come to us, and my own path as preparation for your arrival. For right now, in celebration of your one month birthday, I’m writing an open letter about your actual birth day, March 6, 2006 … [Read more...]
I believe this is going to be about the third time I've posted my son Owen's birth story. It's an important for a few reasons: First, because it's mine! LOL, just kidding! This story touches on bedrest and when things don't go exactly as planned. It's wonderful when you are able to follow your birth plan, but what if you couldn't? How would you deal with it? How would others deal with it? Please take a moment and read about my families journey towards welcoming Owen into the world. Click HERE … [Read more...]
This is a new feature I'll be posting on Mondays. I want your birth stories! They are all magical moments that we as moms can appreciate like no one else. So, please send me your stories! If you have a blog I will link to you site as well. Today's guest post is by Melissa Castro. My Super Moon Baby March 18,2011 ,the day before my due date. it was a beautiful day, temperatures up in the 70's sunny and just not what a typical March day should be. That evening was also a mark in history, The … [Read more...]
