Each birth is different – as you can see from these stories shared by Natalie, who shares her unique labor experiences from each of her three sons. Natalie blogs over at Just a Cajun Momma. My oldest: I was 23 when I had him … the pregnancy was pretty normal but when it came time …
This is a guest post from Toni, who blogs at BecomingSchultz As a mom who had a c-section I knew that I wanted my vaginal birth after a c-section (VBAC) shortly after having my first. I know why was I even thinking about having another baby so soon? But I was. Good thing too because when …
This post is from Sonja, who blogs about motherhood and more at Too Much Character Even After I got HELLP, It Was Still Worth It As an elementary teacher, at 38 weeks pregnant, I barely made it to my Spring Break. I was exhausted, but ready to tackle a few more projects for the finishing …
This birth story is from Keyona, who blogs at Professional Momma. My pregnancy wasn’t planned but that didn’t change how excited I was to become a mother! I kept envisioning how I would handle labor. Would I really forgo an epidural and attempt a natural birth? That was the plan! I shared it with all …
I was 41.3 weeks sitting in my doctor’s office pleading with her to do something to make this baby come out. I was sore, tired, and done. Don’t get me wrong, I loved being pregnant but after 2 prior miscarriages this pregnancy had been a roller coaster of emotions and stress. I was ready to …
How I became Maci’s Mummy by Storm On Monday 11th the pains started, I wasn’t sure if this was the real thing but all I knew was that it was a pain that I have never felt before… I rang the midwife labour line and spoke to a lovely lady who told me that she …