X’s Birth Story Pt. 3: Pushing & Birth!

I’ve split my labor story into three parts. These are long posts…if you aren’t into reading them all then jump to the end for pictures and quick synopsis! Part One: Laboring the Day Away Part Two: Tired and Gross, I love him the most ~*~ Part Three: Pushing Through and Meeting My Little Man After …

X’s Birth Story Pt. 2: Active Labor

This is the story of the day (or, in my case, days) my little man came into this world. It is a story of things not going to plan. It is not a pretty story. And, it is a LONG story. So, I’ll understand if you just want to jump to the end to see …

X’s Birth Story Pt.1: Early Labor

During my pregnancy I knew that I wanted a couple of things for my birth experience:   1. Avoid C-Section (if possible) 2. No pain medication—I wanted to give birth to my little guy as naturally as possible 3. No Induction—I would be pregnant as long as needed to have him come on his own …

Packing for a Hospital Birth

Well, it is here… I’m 36 weeks. He can come any day now and my doc won’t stop him from coming. (Although, we all hope he makes it another couple of weeks to grow a bit stronger.) But, since I am here at the possible last month of pregnancy it is now time to pack …