labor

  • It’s still hard to believe how it flies

    Time. Isn’t it the craziest thing? Sometimes it seems to move so slowly, when we’re waiting for a big event. But, most of the time, it flies by so quickly that it’s gone before we know it. It’s hard for… Continue reading

  • Birth Story- Leeland Thaddeus

    This is the birth story of our fourth child, Leeland Thaddeus, July 15, 2010. At 1am this morning, I was awakened by contractions. They were coming regularly and mild to painful. I decided to take a shower to see if… Continue reading

  • I think July 15 is the DAY!!!

    I’ve been up since 1am with more painful and regular contractions. I took a shower and they are still coming. Perhaps it was one of the many labor inducing activities I tried today. Maybe all I needed was to fall… Continue reading

  • 40 weeks and 2 days

    So, I think I am finally ready for this baby to come. I know that most of you, if you’re checking this, are also ready for him to come. You’ve probably been ready for a while. And, your probably losing… Continue reading

  • Have You Written a Birth Plan?

    I went to visit the Midwives’ Office today and had my “birth plan” with me. Probably 5 or 6 weeks ago I met with one of the Midwives and she asked me if I had one and assured me that… Continue reading

  • Early labor or not?

    Well, this is my first attempt at a blogpost from my cell phone. I’m really just doing it to keep myself occupied. I’ve been having consistent (every 10-15 minutes) contractions for the last 24 hours plus. I’m hoping, just because… Continue reading