To tell the full birth story of our sweet Josiah, we have to back up just a little. My entire pregnancy I had assumed I would probably be induced just as I had been with Raylee and Ruthi. It’s like my body just needs a kick and then it takes over on its own. I’ve had fairly easy inductions compared to a lot of people. I actually like being induced because I can have a plan for childcare and I know better what to expect. So when I got to 39 weeks and my doctor explained that the hospital has now changed their policy, I was taken aback. My OB said because the hospital is so busy, they won’t Continue Reading
What I Didn’t Use from my Hospital Bag
During the birth of our daughter, my husband and I spent two nights and two and half days in the hospital. I read all sorts of packing lists for what to take in your hospital bag. I created a list of everything I could think of, and we packed it all. I am the type of person who would rather be more prepared than needed. If it helped me feel less stressed, then fill the car to the brim! And that's what we did. Now, looking back, I can share with you which things I brought that weren't needed in my hospital bag, as well as which things I'm most thankful we had with us. What I Didn't Use Continue Reading
Calming Birthing Playlist
Holy moly, it's March. That means our baby is due! Next week in fact! (Insert stunned emoji faces) I can't believe she could really come any day now! And I can't believe that soon I will be experiencing labor for the first time. I have to admit, that sounds pretty scary! That's why I really wanted to create a calming birthing playlist full of music that would remind me that God is taking care of me. Of course, when the time comes, who knows what it will be like. Perhaps it will go so fast that I won't have time to play any music. Or perhaps it will take so long, I'll get tired of hearing Continue Reading