This is the story of a birth.

You know life is good when the days sort of blend one in to another in a blur of baby bliss–those toes & fingers & cheeks, the middle of the night feedings, that new baby smell.  And everything seems to be covered in a glow of newness.

{For those who’ve dealt with post-partum depression & you read this thinking–this lady must be on crack, you have to understand I don’t enjoy pregnancy much at all. In fact, you could say I get a sort of heaviness in spirit, especially towards the end. Depression maybe? But as soon as the baby comes out of me, the birds are a chirpin’, rainbows, puppies, & sunshine everywhere. I feel like a brand new woman.}

As I mentioned in this post, I had my reservations about going natural this time around. Particularly in light of the fact I was to be induced...

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Fertility, new baby days

Having a new baby in the house changes everything.

Life is new, fresh, & exciting.

Somehow that little person reignites the meaning of life, it’s purpose. It’s fragility & shortness.

In an article today on cnn.com, Wendy Sachs talks about fertility & how, despite our modern 21st century feminist perspective that “40 is the new 30,” our ovaries have not caught on. And sadly, many women find this out too late.

The stats are sobering–after 35, the chances of conceiving naturally take a rather drastic nose dive.

According to the Southern California Center for Reproductive Medicine, a woman in her 20s has a 20-25% chance of conceiving naturally per menstrual cycle. In her early 30s, the chance of pregnancy is 15% per cycle. After 35, the odds of pregnancy without medical intervention are...

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Tyndale William, welcome.

Tyndale William entered the world this past Saturday.

 

He is named after the inspiring English Christian protestant reformer & Bible translator, William Tyndale.

7 lbs., 4 oz., blue eyes, light-colored hair (we think he’s going to be a blondie).

The birth experience was amazing–I can’t wait to share it with you!

After our discussion on natural birthing, I’m sure you’re wondering how it all went down. Again, I’m excited to share the details but will save those for the next post.

For the next little while, while Joseph is on paternity leave, we’ll be relishing our babymoon, which means lots of cuddle time with this little man.

So in love.

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