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Fast and furious: The birth of Lucy
I left work on Friday afternoon excited for the weekend and ready to knock out our giant to -do list of baby preparation. Our [...]
Second time around: The birth of Nolan
At 36 weeks and two days, on December 12, it was like every other day. I was at the table with my son, Josiah (or Little [...]
Rapid labor: The birth of Josslyn Lenore
I had my weekly checkup on a Wednesday morning before I went into work at the lab. I had had a fun-filled pregnancy thus far, [...]
The great wait: The birth of Arabella
I had a great pregnancy with Arabella. It was my first pregnancy, and I was a little nervous—but so excited! My doctor said all [...]
Double the fun: The birth of Regina and Eli
On June 13, 2014, I was driving to work with my 3-year-old son, Matheo. I was working as a teacher in the same school/daycare [...]
Step right up: The birth of Daisy
I love telling this story because it was such a beautiful labor—and nothing like my first one. I went into labor the night after my [...]
Through fire and water: The birth of Aaron James
I was prepared to meet our baby on April 27 or after. At 38 weeks, I saw no signs of labor, so I was [...]
Home remedy: The birth of Fanon
Towards the end of the summer, I dreamt of being at the beach in the clearest water with little minnows swimming all around me. I was [...]
Restrictive behaviors
If you’ll be delivering baby in a hospital, there will likely be some rules and regulations by which you’ll have to abide. There might [...]
Hurry down: The birth of Brooklin
In April I had found out I was expecting a little baby! I got so excited, but I did not know what I was in [...]
How we survived: The birth of Jackson
What I remember, I remember in flashes. They are bright and distinct and some are so visceral they rend open my heart. Even now, I [...]
A betting game: The birth of Declan
On my last day of work, which was just a little over a week before my due date, my husband Adam drove me to [...]
My turkey baby: The birth of Savannah
by Rob Lovejoy As my 39-week check wraps up, I put a hand on my enormous belly and decide to ask my OB [...]
Daddy’s boy: The birth of Elijah
I gave birth. That alone is a crazy enough experience to change someone’s life, but now we have a precious little boy who has in [...]
A rookie delivery: The birth of Caroline
I am in awe of my body. I am amazed at what it’s done over the last nine months—and especially what it did on [...]
Through the storm: The birth of Rylnn Summer
My daughter was born on December 11, 2014 at 4:34 p.m. She weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and was 18 inches long. Labor started [...]
Right on schedule: The birth of Barker
May 4, 2015 was one of the most exciting days for my little family. It's the day our sweet Barker Hayes was born. I had [...]
Out the window: The birth of Neva
My labor began on September 4 around 2 p.m. I remember feeling excited that it was actually happening. I had prepared for this. I [...]
Fast and furious: The birth of Lucy
I left work on Friday afternoon excited for the weekend and ready to knock out our giant to -do list of baby preparation. Our [...]
Second time around: The birth of Nolan
At 36 weeks and two days, on December 12, it was like every other day. I was at the table with my son, Josiah (or Little [...]
Rapid labor: The birth of Josslyn Lenore
I had my weekly checkup on a Wednesday morning before I went into work at the lab. I had had a fun-filled pregnancy thus far, [...]
The great wait: The birth of Arabella
I had a great pregnancy with Arabella. It was my first pregnancy, and I was a little nervous—but so excited! My doctor said all [...]
Double the fun: The birth of Regina and Eli
On June 13, 2014, I was driving to work with my 3-year-old son, Matheo. I was working as a teacher in the same school/daycare [...]
Step right up: The birth of Daisy
I love telling this story because it was such a beautiful labor—and nothing like my first one. I went into labor the night after my [...]
Through fire and water: The birth of Aaron James
I was prepared to meet our baby on April 27 or after. At 38 weeks, I saw no signs of labor, so I was [...]
Home remedy: The birth of Fanon
Towards the end of the summer, I dreamt of being at the beach in the clearest water with little minnows swimming all around me. I was [...]
Restrictive behaviors
If you’ll be delivering baby in a hospital, there will likely be some rules and regulations by which you’ll have to abide. There might [...]
Hurry down: The birth of Brooklin
In April I had found out I was expecting a little baby! I got so excited, but I did not know what I was in [...]
How we survived: The birth of Jackson
What I remember, I remember in flashes. They are bright and distinct and some are so visceral they rend open my heart. Even now, I [...]
A betting game: The birth of Declan
On my last day of work, which was just a little over a week before my due date, my husband Adam drove me to [...]
My turkey baby: The birth of Savannah
by Rob Lovejoy As my 39-week check wraps up, I put a hand on my enormous belly and decide to ask my OB [...]
Daddy’s boy: The birth of Elijah
I gave birth. That alone is a crazy enough experience to change someone’s life, but now we have a precious little boy who has in [...]
A rookie delivery: The birth of Caroline
I am in awe of my body. I am amazed at what it’s done over the last nine months—and especially what it did on [...]
Through the storm: The birth of Rylnn Summer
My daughter was born on December 11, 2014 at 4:34 p.m. She weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and was 18 inches long. Labor started [...]
Right on schedule: The birth of Barker
May 4, 2015 was one of the most exciting days for my little family. It's the day our sweet Barker Hayes was born. I had [...]
Out the window: The birth of Neva
My labor began on September 4 around 2 p.m. I remember feeling excited that it was actually happening. I had prepared for this. I [...]
