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Taking a chance: The birth of Rylee, Saydee and Liam
Julian and his daughter, Saydee This story actually begins years ago in the summer of 2011 when my wife, Ratana, and I got [...]
A new beginning: The birth of Nash
It was a normal checkup on a Friday morning, and my mother was with me. I was due in two weeks. We went into [...]
Finally here: The birth of Neeson
Neeson Foley, I am your mama, and this is your birth story. I’ve started writing it a million different times and in a million [...]
Party of five: The birth of Sebastian
Delima is a Portuguese last name, but the literal Filipino/Tagalog translation of Delima is “of five” (de = of; lima = five). Our family was blessed with [...]
How To Turn A Breech Baby
According to Sally Hersh, CNM, DNP, clinical assistant professor at the Nurse-Midwifery Academic Program at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, 7 to [...]
Welcome home
You don’t have to be a granola-loving, tree-hugging, Birkenstock-wearing mom-to-be to consider a home birth. (Although with the sole-comforting sandals back in style, many [...]
The perfect anniversary present: The birth of Arthur Edward
I thought my eight-year wedding anniversary present was supposed to be pottery, bronze, linens or lace. My husband Jordan and I usually took the [...]
It’s complicated: The birth of EvieAunna
It all started on October 21, 2014. I was 33 weeks into my pregnancy. I woke up that morning and started getting ready for [...]
No better reward: The birth of Blakeleigh
On July 2, I went in for our last OB appointment—a bittersweet moment. I hoped it would be my last, but I knew there [...]
C-section reflection: The birth of Claire
We had my C-section scheduled for July 1, the first day that my doctor would be available to do the surgery, even though I [...]
Mind over matter: The birth of Charlotte
Charlotte Rose Weatherly was born at 3:52 p.m. on April 21 in a bright, sun-filled hospital room—a month early and not in the birth center, as I had planned [...]
Taking back your birth
Three years ago, while expecting my first child, I read every pregnancy book I could get my hands on to prepare myself (as much [...]
Worth waiting for: The birth of Halo
I remember sitting there and thinking, What have I gotten myself into? I can’t do this! I know that women do it every day, [...]
Second time around: The birth of Isabel
Isabel was born on Black Friday, just five days before my due date! (My firstborn, Daniel, was eight days early.) I had tons of belly ligamentous [...]
Remembering Briar
Amie Hansen PhotographyFebruary 5, 2015, the day after my 31st birthday, is a day I will never forget for the rest of my life. I was [...]
A whirlwind delivery: The birth of Giada
As I reached the 36th week, we all had much anticipation that our daughter’s birth could be approaching any day. Because our son was born prematurely, [...]
Who’s who in the delivery room
Delivering your baby will be one of the most excruciating and wonderful occasions of your life. Your medical staff will become your dearest friends [...]
What a gift: The birth of Leo
It was really hard to believe that we were going to have our second child any day. I was in disbelief; it had gone so [...]
Taking a chance: The birth of Rylee, Saydee and Liam
Julian and his daughter, Saydee This story actually begins years ago in the summer of 2011 when my wife, Ratana, and I got [...]
A new beginning: The birth of Nash
It was a normal checkup on a Friday morning, and my mother was with me. I was due in two weeks. We went into [...]
Finally here: The birth of Neeson
Neeson Foley, I am your mama, and this is your birth story. I’ve started writing it a million different times and in a million [...]
Party of five: The birth of Sebastian
Delima is a Portuguese last name, but the literal Filipino/Tagalog translation of Delima is “of five” (de = of; lima = five). Our family was blessed with [...]
How To Turn A Breech Baby
According to Sally Hersh, CNM, DNP, clinical assistant professor at the Nurse-Midwifery Academic Program at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, 7 to [...]
Welcome home
You don’t have to be a granola-loving, tree-hugging, Birkenstock-wearing mom-to-be to consider a home birth. (Although with the sole-comforting sandals back in style, many [...]
The perfect anniversary present: The birth of Arthur Edward
I thought my eight-year wedding anniversary present was supposed to be pottery, bronze, linens or lace. My husband Jordan and I usually took the [...]
It’s complicated: The birth of EvieAunna
It all started on October 21, 2014. I was 33 weeks into my pregnancy. I woke up that morning and started getting ready for [...]
No better reward: The birth of Blakeleigh
On July 2, I went in for our last OB appointment—a bittersweet moment. I hoped it would be my last, but I knew there [...]
C-section reflection: The birth of Claire
We had my C-section scheduled for July 1, the first day that my doctor would be available to do the surgery, even though I [...]
Mind over matter: The birth of Charlotte
Charlotte Rose Weatherly was born at 3:52 p.m. on April 21 in a bright, sun-filled hospital room—a month early and not in the birth center, as I had planned [...]
Taking back your birth
Three years ago, while expecting my first child, I read every pregnancy book I could get my hands on to prepare myself (as much [...]
Worth waiting for: The birth of Halo
I remember sitting there and thinking, What have I gotten myself into? I can’t do this! I know that women do it every day, [...]
Second time around: The birth of Isabel
Isabel was born on Black Friday, just five days before my due date! (My firstborn, Daniel, was eight days early.) I had tons of belly ligamentous [...]
Remembering Briar
Amie Hansen PhotographyFebruary 5, 2015, the day after my 31st birthday, is a day I will never forget for the rest of my life. I was [...]
A whirlwind delivery: The birth of Giada
As I reached the 36th week, we all had much anticipation that our daughter’s birth could be approaching any day. Because our son was born prematurely, [...]
Who’s who in the delivery room
Delivering your baby will be one of the most excruciating and wonderful occasions of your life. Your medical staff will become your dearest friends [...]
What a gift: The birth of Leo
It was really hard to believe that we were going to have our second child any day. I was in disbelief; it had gone so [...]
