I called my husband crying when I clued in that I am, in fact, in labor…. and then I repeat the same scernio all over again when I call my midwife to tell her. It’s actually quite funny when I look back on it after it’s all said and done. It was actually really FUN to be at Yulia’s house while in labor because she was SO EXCITED for me to be having the baby. It made it easier to get excited about it too! Thanks Yulia! I LOVE YOU!
Sure enough, as soon as I put my head on the pillow to sleep my contractions picked up again. They proceeded to come every 10 or so minutes the whole night. (which actually wasn’t that bad because luckily with 4 other kids and busy life I could still sleep in between just fine) Until around 9 am, I woke Chris to rub my back because I was having VERY powerful back labor. (For those out there who have had it, you know the JOY of back labor) I remember having this with my first and with my 2nd, 3rd and 4th realizing how much easier birth can be without it. It was somewhat disheartening to me to recognize that I was having it again with this one.
congradulations you both look beautiful. I’m 7 months along and was wondering if you have any advice on nutrition. I am currently all raw, but have lots of cravings for cooked food. and because of my history with bulimia I have blood problems and possible gestational diebetes. my test came back high and they want to test me again. i’m also severly anemic and have low blood platelets, besides that i’m feeling wonderful raw and have begun gaining weight, but just wondering if there were any specific staples in your diet while pregnant. sorry so long, congradulations again, and thank yo for listenting
sending blessings
laurie
Rachel- Mabel is absolutely gorgeous. Good work. Your birth story is beautiful and I am bummed I missed the shower it looks like it was a huge success. Congratulations! You are a wonderful Mother and Friend.
Love, Rachelle
Beautiful story Rachel! Loved to see how you prepared your entire family for this wonderful event. Mabel is truly a doll! WOW – what a gift. Thanks for sharing her and your story. Now keep those pictures coming. We want to see her at least once a week……or every day. PLEASE!! Jenny is going to have her baby next week – too bad she moved to California. I would be able to come visit you if she were still in Utah. Keep doing great! You are adorable as ever! Miss you.
I am so happy for you! You both look beautiful and I am sending love to both you and your beautiful Mabel. Thank you for sharing your story.
Alisha
Congratulations Rachel, that was lovely!
Wow. Congratulations. You are so beautiful in so many ways. You are an amazing and powerful woman. Blessings heading your way.
Hey, you don’t know me but I found your blog by searching for raw things on google. I love reading it and hope you don’t mind! Congratulations as well on the new addition to your family. She is gorgeous! And so are all your children. I love how you express yourself and tell your stories. Thank you for letting me read about your experiences! God bless with the sleepless nights to come! 🙂
congrats! what a great story, you’re making me want another one 🙂
blessings to you and your family!
Thanks so much for all the congratulations! I feel so loved by everyone and am so grateful for all the kind words being sent my way.
Laurie, you are welcome to email personally by clicking on my contact link on the top of my blog. It might be easier to respond to your questions through email instead of here.
Judy, I am SO EXCITED for Jenny and Jodie. I can’t wait to hear about their births. I sure miss all of you and am so sad I can’t be there for their births.
Jessica, thank you so sayinng such nice words about my blog. I am NOT a writer so I often feel bad for people who read how poorly I write. I am so glad you enjoy reading it and hope you like the future posts as well.