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The Home Birth of Bella – Daddy’s Version

This week we have something unique– a home birth story from a father’s perspective!  Thanks to Cody and Erin for sharing the birth story of Bella, born at home in Louisville. ———— 12 inches of snow fell March 13th and 14th.  Erin began having contractions, and with the roads completely covered and beyond traveling condition we felt certain that it was the beginning of something real.  Well…maybe it was. But, for the subsequent ten days Erin and I watched as contractions…

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The Home Births of Silas and Luke

Thanks to Megan for sharing the home birth stories of both Silas and Luke.  These boys were born at home in Campbellsburg, Kentucky. —————- My husband and I were blessed to have both of our children at home. Here is the telling of them both. Silas The night my labor with Silas began, it was the beginning of spring and a thunderstorm was rolling through. Todd and I laid in bed debating who would go out and tighten down the…

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The Home Birth of Gretchen

Thanks to Sarah for sharing this great story of the 2012 birth of Gretchen.  Gretchen was born at home in Ludlow, Kentucky. ————– Gretchen’s story, is one I hold so dear to my heart. She is my first born, and I waited so long for her. After seven years of dating, my husband Standish and I finally were married and got right down to family business. She is our very much loved and adored honeymoon baby. We decided to wait…

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