Rachel’s First Hour in Photographs
October 10, 2015
A huge thanks to my dear friend Katherine who took all these pictures. We will treasure them for a lifetime!
Category: Birth
Rachel Noelle’s Arrival and Birth Story
September 22, 2015
“But He Gives More Grace.” ~James 4:6 Rachel Noelle has arrived! After 31 hours of labor, Rachel came on Monday, September 14th, in the mid afternoon. She was 36 weeks and 3 days. I was diagnosed with intrahepatic cholestasis at 31 weeks, and therefore had to have her early in order to prevent the increased … More Rachel Noelle’s Arrival and Birth Story
The Day is Finally Here
September 13, 2015
My alarm is set to go off in 3 hours. We head into the hospital for our baby’s induction soon. I’m not off to a very good start, because (again) I haven’t slept. I’m excited– but I’m also already exhausted. It’s been a long week of not sleeping much. I sure hope my body returns to … More The Day is Finally Here
A Late Night Update & Some Photos
August 23, 2015
I gotta say — the newness of being diagnosed with ICP and the need for an early induction has worn off and I’m left with, well, itching. Lots and lots of itching. Thankfully it’s mainly just at night. The itching is unmistakable — sometimes it feels like bugs crawling under my skin, and other times it feels … More A Late Night Update & Some Photos
July Lessons, Birthing Thoughts & 26 Week Pregnancy Update
July 5, 2015
I wrote a post about a week ago on things I was learning as a young (ish) mother but I was brain dead at 2 am when I wrote it so I decided against publishing it. I wish I could say I’m much more alert tonight at 8:50 pm but that would be a lie. I’m discovering … More July Lessons, Birthing Thoughts & 26 Week Pregnancy Update
Joshua’s Birth Story
March 23, 2014
Hello there! It’s taken two days with five to thirty minute writing intervals at a time, but here is Joshua’s birth story! {But first I would like to begin by stating three things} First, this post is not for everyone. Birth, as common (yet miraculous) as it is, happens to be filled with things like … More Joshua’s Birth Story
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