My Second Home Birth: A Story of Trust, Physiology & God’s Design

This story will probably be longer than my actual labor and birth. My first pregnancy went to 42 weeks and 5 days, so mentally, I was prepared for another long pregnancy. But no matter how much preparation you do, the end of the third trimester can still feel long. You’ve been pregnant for approximately 47Continue reading “My Second Home Birth: A Story of Trust, Physiology & God’s Design”

Birth Story Part 3 of 3: Moments After Birth

Moments After Birth It’s amazing how labor felt like a twilight zone, a space between worlds. And then—just like that—Tate was in my arms, and I snapped back into a consciousness I recognized. The haze lifted, replaced by an overwhelming awareness of this sacred moment. I was holding my son. A perfect, healthy baby. MyContinue reading “Birth Story Part 3 of 3: Moments After Birth”

Birth Story Part 1 of 3: The Wait to 42+5

The Wait to 42+5 When I first discovered I was pregnant, I knew this journey would stretch me in ways I could only imagine—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. What I didn’t expect was how much I’d be challenged to surrender control and embrace patience, especially as I waited for Baby T to arrive. While most peopleContinue reading “Birth Story Part 1 of 3: The Wait to 42+5”