Comments on: My Second Birth Story

By: Christina

Christina — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 03:01:29 +0000

Amazing… 10 lbs at home, I know it’s not impossible- women have done it for thousands of years, but I’m still amazed. It is truly something to be proud of with the temptations of medication etc. Thank you for sharing

By: Elena

Elena — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 20:01:37 +0000

Your boy will turn one year on Christmas Eve! Happy Birthday!

By: Jess Ray

Jess Ray — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:39:19 +0000

Thank you Sarah. Its a shame that women are not allowed birth on their own time in their own way in our culture. Its a shame that so many “medical professionals” have been brainwashed into treating birth like an illness or medical emergency. Its a shame that babies are born into this sort of hyper medical state and deprived of a gentle introduction into this world. The silver lining to all of this mess is the wonderful babies we get at the end of it all.

By: sarah kelley

sarah kelley — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:14:39 +0000

I am so glad you are sharing your expeiences Jess. I feel like both of my birth experiences were not what I expected them to be and were so controlled by the ‘medical professionals’ who made decisions that never felt right to me. It is wonderful to hear about powerful women who made positive choices for themselves and their babies!

By: Anisa

Anisa — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:05:26 +0000

Love your story Jessica. Beautiful! Congratulations!

By: Tanya

Tanya — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:43:19 +0000

Beautiful. I’ve worked with Kathie for a number of years and don’t get the opportunity to see her but seldom anymore. She’s a confident midwife and woman that makes me smile frequently. I heard from her that she had a beautiful birth experience on Christmas, so I’m glad you’re sharing your story. Congratulations!

By: Joyce Vanselow

Joyce Vanselow — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:29:35 +0000

Jess… what a lovely story. Thank you for welcoming me into your space and your experience. It was an honor to be with you all. (Special “Hi!” to Evalee!)

Hope to see you all soon… Joyce

By: Jess Ray

Jess Ray — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:31:26 +0000

Serendipitous is right. One could not have happened with out the other, so thank you too.

By: Kathie Breault

Kathie Breault — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:26:09 +0000

It was a special birth, on a special night, with a special woman. It was serendipitous that the birth of your baby and my practice happened on Christmas morn!
You were a midwife’s dream client, Jess. Confident, strong, loving, and calm…with an unwavering belief in the birth process.
It was a gift to be able to be with you as you brought little (little? BIG!) Jeremiah Matthew into the world.
We are ALL blessed.
Thank you for having me.
Kathie

By: Jess Ray

Jess Ray — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:08:08 +0000

Thanks Grandpa Don…love you.

By: Don

Don — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:43:18 +0000

Just got on your site this AM. Sitting here with tears reading your beautiful story.
Don

By: Blog Tactic

Blog Tactic — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:54:31 +0000

Congrat. I find this water-birth article very interesting.

By: Jess Ray

Jess Ray — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:29:40 +0000

Hi Lindsy,

Thanks!

I tried to leave a comment on your blog but it wouldn’t let me…your story is beautiful. Can I post on my blog? I am trying to collect MW attended home birth stories.

Jess

By: Lindsy

Lindsy — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:29:22 +0000

What a great birth story! I had my daughter at home, too. And I agree, the Aqua Doula is the way to go. I remember that, as soon as I got into the water, the contractions that were just a bit beyond manageable seemed so much more manageable.

Here’s my birth story: http://www.theslcblog.com/2008/12/blast-from-past-our-birth-story.html

Hooray for home births!

By: Caroline Hesse

Caroline Hesse — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:39:18 +0000

This is such an inspiring story, Jess. Even though I didn’t have the natural birth I wanted, I love reading other people’s stories. I am so happy for you all! Mazel Tov!