Birth Stories

Dustin and I are very intentional with most everything we do. And birth is no different. We took the advice of our midwife Cathy and went to an in-person birthing class for our firstborn. My husband attended my prenatal visits so that my concerns and his were both answered. Because of this, my husband was well-equipped to support me throughout the entire process of pregnancy, … [Read more...] about Sage Elizabeth’s Birth Story

My third pregnancy marked a turning point for me. After experiencing an emergency c-section with my first pregnancy and stillbirth with my second, I knew I had to approach this birth differently. I was determined to do it my way and give birth to my baby on my own terms. During my third trimester, I experienced Braxton Hicks and the unpleasant sensation of lightning crotch. … [Read more...] about Jessica’s Birth Story

Our first baby; we were excited! We waited so patiently for this - 14 years! So choosing to deliver our baby the way I dreamed was important to me. I set up our tour at KBC. The next day, during our Fall Photo sessions, one of our clients, who had a 6-month-old, asked us if we had children. So excited, I said, "Not just yet. We are pregnant!!" The dad said, "If you want a … [Read more...] about Ruby’s Birth Story

I stirred awake in the very early hours of the morning. I felt an urge to #2. (Alright, this is a birth story. We are going to be deep into bodily functions, but in case my grandmother-in-law is reading this, which she absolutely will,  I feel the need to put a disclaimer at the top of this narrative.) I also felt what could be contractions. But, they had been teasing … [Read more...] about Mae Miller’s Birth