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”
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Birth Story Part 2 of 3: Labor and Birth
Labor and Birth SLAP—there it was. My mucus plug had made its dramatic exit. It was not like the little snot-looking thing you see in pictures. No, this was thick, gel-like, and enormous. There was no mistaking what this was. I called my husband in and, naturally, had him take a picture of the plug.Continue reading “Birth Story Part 2 of 3: Labor and 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”