Our fifth baby was born at home in the water. We welcomed her on Thanksgiving day 2020, the birthdate of her great aunt whom she is named after. Join us on this beautiful journey as we welcome our daughter McGuire Lu-Ele.
Copeland is Born
Lunchtime had arrived and I decided it was time to get out of bed and be a good parent. Truly I had been rolling in and out of bed all morning waffling between addressing needs of kids and justifying my “need to lay down.” When 1:00 hit I pulled myself together and yanked my sheets […]
Call MY Midwife: Long Overdue Part 2
I’m over a year out from Corban’s home water birth and I’ve neglected this post far too long. After writing about my experience with midwifery in “Call MY Midwife” I promised I would share more specific tips and thoughts I had about home and water birth, so here goes. Thanks to those who have continued […]
Call MY Midwife
My personal experience with midwifery was such a positive one I just have to share. I want every woman to feel as empowered in pregnancy and delivery as I did in this pregnancy. (I do not love, or even really like pregnancy; but am amazed by the miracle, feel blessed to have had the opportunity, […]