Jul 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Before I got pregnant, I did not pay much attention to people sharing their birth stories and photos of their first few intimate moments in theatre. It seemed like it was too much information and, honestly, a bit gross until the baby is born. I even made sure I didn’t...
Jul 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
Kyla’s Birth Story *Thursday, July 16th* I went to my 39 week midwife appointment. I was still 1cm dilated, which hadn’t changed since my 36 week appointment. Since I had Gestational Diabetes, my induction was scheduled for Wednesday, July 22nd. *Sunday,...
Jun 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
Our VBAC Birth story Ever since we had our first child, which was an emergency action, I was determined to try for natural delivery the second time around. When I conceived again, I tried to gather facts about VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section) and the...
Jan 22, 2019 | Episiotomy, Fear, HypnoBirthing, Midwife Attended, Partner Attended, Uncategorized, Vaginal Birth
Dear Midwife, There are many things that I could tell you, but I want to start by saying that I’m not sure you fully understand the lasting impact that you can have on a woman and her family. My story starts as a positive one. We had met so many kind, encouraging and...
May 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
“Firstborn” It was and then it was not Sweetness of life scraped out Because it was no longer life Was it ever? Our petal strewn road Blotted, clotted black red Leading to an empty belly of a home Vacant the sign says The occupant is not Or, is now more...
