Ansel's Story.
Julie had a planned home birth, and Ansel was at home with Sara, a caretaker. Three things she shared with us from that day:
- Every time he heard Julie cry out, he would say: Oh, Mommy's crying, but she's okay. Sometimes it hurts when the baby comes out, but Papa is helping her.
- When they were outside, he picked up a red leaf and said: The leaves are changing colors! That means the baby will be here soon.
- When Sara heard the baby was doing well, she told him the baby was out. A huge smile broke out on his face, and he danced around, singing: I'm a big brother! I'm a big brother!
- Every time he heard Julie cry out, he would say: Oh, Mommy's crying, but she's okay. Sometimes it hurts when the baby comes out, but Papa is helping her.
- When they were outside, he picked up a red leaf and said: The leaves are changing colors! That means the baby will be here soon.
- When Sara heard the baby was doing well, she told him the baby was out. A huge smile broke out on his face, and he danced around, singing: I'm a big brother! I'm a big brother!