Natural Birth— How “Dare” I?!
I delivered our son after 16 hours of labor without medication. Up until the last push, the nurses told us that our hospital room was one of the quietest they had ever witnessed. Why? Because it took all of my concentration to focus on what was happening to me. Now, before I continue… do you remember that obnoxious kid in grade school whose eyes got a little wider when they were faced with the treacherous “double dare”? Yeah, I was that child. Anyone who knows me will tell you that I have an incessant need to prove myself. It’s a horrible trait and I’m working on it. In my second trimester...
Read MoreMutual Connection
Casey and I worked together briefly before I left for maternity leave. We were both cordial, but I didn’t overly extend myself because I like to keep my personal life separate from work (basically, I don’t want everyone up in my business). When I returned three-months later, she shared that she was expecting her first child and I immediately felt a connection–the baby connection! I have crossed paths with many people who initially seem the complete opposite of myself. But, as soon as you get a person talking about their children the barriers begin to crumble. Now that I...
Read MoreCasey – My Birthing Story
A parent’s birthing story contains the most intimate moments of their lives. It’s the first chapter of a very long novel full of laughs, tears and A LOT of sleepless nights. When Casey allowed me to film her story, I didn’t take it lightly– because the moments that lead to the arrival of your child are the most vulnerable a parent will ever feel. Because Casey and I are both first time mother’s, we had a great time taking about our children. It was so good that we separated the interview into chapters. This is Casey’s Story, Part...
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