July 2010 - Posts

Charitypreuss: Madelyn's Unplanned Home Birth

Posted Monday, July 26, 2010 3:11 PM

"Just then, I felt a large release and then a very strong urge to push. I called out to my husband and told him I was worried ..." False alarms My daughter, Madelyn Marie, was born on Sunday, May 23, around 8:30 a.m. At the time, I was a little over 39

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HockeyBride113: Mikaela's Birth Story

Posted Thursday, July 15, 2010 3:50 PM

"My nurse said the baby may have rolled onto her cord and had me switch positions a couple of times...." Getting started My contractions started at 7 a.m. on June 14 and were about 45 seconds long and 20 minutes apart. By 9 a.m., I thought my water had

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SoleilSelene: Isabel's Pain Med-Free Delivery

Posted Monday, July 12, 2010 4:39 PM

"Isabel’s birth experience was completely empowering and gave me a sense of accomplishment..." Meant to be On Thursday, May 20 2010, two major events occurred. 1. My daughter, Eleanor Soleil, celebrated her first birthday; 2. I gave birth to a beautiful

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Konorsmama: Konor's Hectic Delivery

Posted Friday, July 02, 2010 11:37 AM

"As I pushed my last push, the song "Imagine" by John Lennon was playing. It was the best moment to welcome my baby." Going in to labor It was January 23, a Saturday, at about 6 a.m. when it all started. I was only three days "late" with Konor, but I

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