Asa's Birth

[gracified]

It was Friday, July 23rd, 2010. I was 40 weeks and 4 days pregnant. I had been feeling mild uncomfortable contractions all morning long, but I shrugged them off. I'd been having contractions for the past 2 weeks, and every night they'd just go away and I would find myself awake the next morning, still very pregnant. I wasn't feeling particularly

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[poppleshatesyou]

I'm beaming and a little teary, such a beautiful birth story! What a wonderful way to start my Monday. Thank you!

P.S. Happy half year beeb!! :D

[muirichinnahali]

<3

[ext_170980]

Oh Gracie! I popped over to your blog to see if you were thinking spring and planning your summer garden... what a gift to read Asa's birth story on this snowy day! You are such a strong, insightful woman and I adore you and your family. Funny when I think back to a person's birth, I always remember the weather that day, and whether it was day or night. I've been thinking about Vera's birth a lot this past cold, cold week (and that she's gonna be 3 soon! Holy cow!). It's so nice to be reminded of that powerful night when Asa came earth-side: gorgeous green everywhere, heavy, humid air, the beer fest in the park, the rainstorm, the flares glowing in the dark night all up Forest because the power was out, and sitting peacefully with your mom, both of us watching you and Jeff fill the room with love as you waited to birth. Thank you for letting me attend Asa's birth. Such a magical night!

[gracified]

We love you. It's been so lovely to have you with us for both of those births- they are that much more special because of your service and love. I can't believe it's been 3 years either! Anyway, I mean it about coffee soon, I'll send you a message and we'll do it!

[lilpeace]

You have such a gift for finding meaning and inspiration in things and translating them into other areas of life. No one would argue with the profundity of birth, of course, but I love your reflections on labor as they relate to life in general.

Grace is such a perfect name for you. Quiet but enduring strength.

[gracified]

Love you, sister! Now you've got to write up those birth stories!!

[impeccablyme]

Just before reading this, I was reading of a woman who was planning her third c-section, and became overcame with fear of a failed VBAC (HBAC?) when the time comes for our family to grow. Thank you for reminding me of the ultimate power of nature and the importance of trusting and listening to my body. <3

[gracified]

I'm so glad to have helped empower you! Don't let people scare you out of having the best birth you can!