I always knew that pregnancy could feel long, especially toward the end, but nothing quite prepares you for being 41+ weeks pregnant. It’s a strange in-between space: physically uncomfortable, emotionally intense, and mentally exhausting. You feel so ready to meet your baby, yet your body hasn’t quite gotten the memo. At this point I should …
Pregnancy
I had 6 amazing, wonderful home births. Truly, I loved my home births so much – they were great experiences for me. When I went into labor with my 7th child there was a concern that I could be experiencing placental abruption. Because of that, I knew the right choice was to head to the …
After walking through two heartbreaking losses, our hearts are both tender and overflowing with joy as we share this news: we are expecting our 8th child! This little one is already so deeply loved—not just by us, but by seven excited siblings who are already making name suggestions, dreaming about baby snuggles, and claiming who …
Congratulations on your pregnancy! I have 7 children, so I’ve compiled 7 pregnancy tips for you today! I LOVE being pregnant! Sure, there were times when I complained during my past pregnancies, but overall I loved the experience. There is something magical about hearing your baby’s heartbeat inside of you and feeling those precious baby …
He’s here! Our baby boy was born a few days ago and we are so happy to have him join our family! After much debate, we named him Matthias. This birth was very different from births in the past. Spoiler alert – he was born at the hospital and not at home like we had …
Our sweet little Ruby Joy entered our family earth side back on January 17th and we couldn’t be more delighted. I’ve shared in the past that we’d be having a repeat c-section as 4 of our 5 other kiddos were also born this way. (The one VBAC we had with baby #2 did not go …
Let’s be honest, the birth of your new baby (or babies) is truly the BEST gift for a new mom. Nothing can top the gift of a new child. Of course, new moms still like other gifts to celebrate the new life too, plus, they deserve to be pampered a little bit. Don’t you agree? …
Hey everyone, Miranda here. I’ve been writing for Janessa for quite awhile now but haven’t shared much about the births of our five children. I have had 4 c-sections and one v-bac that didn’t go well. So, today, I thought it would be helpful to share with you what I wish someone had told me …
I have had 4, yes FOUR c-sections. When I had my first c-section birth I was scared and unsure of what to expect. Today I wanted to share with you what to expect after a c-section so you can be prepared if you find yourself in this position too. What to Expect After a C-Section …
Delivery via a c-section birth is becoming more and more common these days. In fact, in the United States, one in three births are via c-section. Even if you are planning for a vaginal birth, it’s important to know what to expect with your c-section birth, should that become medically necessary for the safety of …