As I continue learning about pregnancy and birth and the ways of life it amazes me to see the design of it all. No matter what you call it, there is a time when all the data and even the mystery of birth point to a master designer. Watch and be inspired that He chose… Continue reading Intelligent Design
Category: Birth
Amelie’s Birth Story, Part 4: Finally.
Amelie's Birth Story, Part 4: Finally. It's interesting to me the fascination we {as humans} have with the "Why?" of things. A life is cut short, a dream is lost, there's a deviation from what's good, right, "supposed to happen," and suddenly everyone's whispering or at least wondering, "Why?" "I just don't get it. What… Continue reading Amelie’s Birth Story, Part 4: Finally.
Amelie’s Birth Story, Part 3: A second look.
Amelie's Birth Story, Part 3: A Second Look. 12 Mar, 2011 I know the question you want to ask me. You want to ask me if I'd change it. Well, I have an honest answer. I wouldn't. 65+ hours of labor with no medication, posterior position causing intense back pain, only to end up with… Continue reading Amelie’s Birth Story, Part 3: A second look.
Amelie’s Birth Story, Part 2: At first glance.
Amelie's Birth Story, Part 2. What I remember, in my mind's eye, at first glance. 18 Feb, 2011 As I sit to begin to recount the story of Amelie's birth, the blank page terrifies me. I don't know where to begin. All that stands out so clearly in my memory is the emotion I felt… Continue reading Amelie’s Birth Story, Part 2: At first glance.
Amelie’s Birth Story, Part 1: The Facts.
Amelie's Birth Story, Part 1. The Facts. In timeline format. EXACTLY as written in my birth journal pages... {With the exception that names of midwife & others at labor are changed to their "duties."} As recorded first by me, then others, during my labor. In italics, I will do my best to fill any interesting… Continue reading Amelie’s Birth Story, Part 1: The Facts.
