Kneeling, I held his precious head with one hand and thanked God through tears… waiting, and knowing that the next contraction would bring my baby boy into my arms. As I waited, I was completely enveloped in peace and gratitude.
Category: pregnancy
Charley’s Birth Story – “In an Instant”
Time and time again as each contraction rose, I took a deep breath, pushed my feet into the wall of the shower in front of me, and grasped the bar, leaning my forehead against the cool metal as the pain surged through my insides.
I screamed.
Like the ocean when the water is rough and you’re out too far, the waves hit me over and over again. I was drowning and didn’t have enough of a break from the waves smashing into my face and leaving me breathless to dig my feet in the sand and gain some footing.
Diapers and Hanes
As any expectant momma nearing her due date, I have been chipping away at the last-minute preparations before my little one arrives. First, it was the daunting task of preparing her nursery (in our 107 year old house currently undergoing renovations)! Thank goodness for a handy husband and the help of our parents, who transformed…
Things People Say to Pregnant Women
You’d think people would learn. …yes, you’d think that after thousands of years of women having babies, people would finally learn what is and isn’t appropriate to say to a pregnant woman – this amazing specimen of a human being who sacrifices her body to complete the miraculous work and privilege of growing and carrying and nurturing…
Things I Learned – First Trimester of Pregnancy
Things I learned during the first trimester of pregnancy. That little bump you’re patting at 7 weeks is tomorrow’s trip to the bathroom. On that note… every trip to the bathroom resulting in #2 should be celebrated. …and it may or may not smell worse than anything you’ve ever encountered – dead or alive. Parental…
Introducing our Circus
The journey started long before this day. Long before we met and fell in love. But now it continues in a tangible way, with a positive test and a growing belly! My name is Elle, and this is my husband Chris. This is our story of the circus of life, the wonders of pregnancy, the…
Charley's Circus 