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…
Thank you to Kayla for sharing the 2013 birth story of Lyndon. Lyndon was born at home in Florence, Kentucky —————- April 26th, 2013 at 5:57pm we happily welcomed Lyndon Spencer into our amazing family weighing in at 8lbs 11oz and 21′ long. This is his story. Lyndon is our second boy. Our first son, Mason, is now one year old (he was 11 months at the time of his brother’s birth). My whole pregnancy with Mason I had planned…
Thank you to Sarah for sharing this story of the Kentucky home birth of Amos in Paducah. The full story is published on Sarah’s blog, Salt & Nectar, so click on over there to read the rest! I get in the pool. At my next contraction, I feel the urge to push and my water breaks. I start pushing and screaming. Minutes later, Amos is crowning. I’m leaning over the side of the pool when his head emerges. My midwife…