*There is some nudity in these videos of my birth, but not very graphic* https://youtu.be/jcChg3_YFQ8 https://youtu.be/EVl1nn-6A1A https://youtu.be/nVoP6x9vpjI On New Years Day 2019, I gave birth to my 5th baby! My 4th daughter, and 2nd freebirth/unassisted birth. I was 40 weeks exactly, she was actually born on her guess date. I had contractions from my 2nd [...]
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Nearing Birth, 37 Weeks Unassisted
Lately, there has been a major shift; physically and emotionally. I frequently wake up in the middle of the night, and the very early morning. I carefully move my legs out of bed, trying not to cause my hips more pain. I limp over to the kitchen and get something to drink and snack on. [...]
32 Weeks Pregnant; Putting Away Fear, Embracing Intuition
I can't believe I am 32 weeks (plus 4 days) into this unassisted pregnancy journey. I have mentioned before that this was my most difficult pregnancy, and being my 5th I have been given no time for rest! Especially with my very adorable, but very demanding 2yr old son. I have also been much BIGGER [...]
31 Weeks Pregnant Unassisted Journal
I have not been blogging lately. This has been a difficult pregnancy for me. My body seems to be a bit tired, and carrying this 5th baby in 8 years has taken a toll. I have tried to enjoy being pregnant, like I normally do, but it has not been easy. Every day my hips [...]
21 Weeks Pregnant UC Journal- Kicks and Cramps
I don't know if it's because I've reached the magical age of 30 or if it's because I have 4 children already, but pregnancy #5 is not easy. I basically feel like an old lady every day. My legs hurt, back hurts, and I want to sleep. I normally love this stage of pregnancy and [...]
14 Weeks Pregnant Already? (Unassisted Pregnancy Journal)
The belly is obvious, and soon I will feel kicking (I usually feel my babies around 16 weeks). I cannot believe the 1st trimester is over already. I was feeling really exhausted and sick, so I am thankful to be mostly back to my normal self again. Of course I am still exhausted, but the [...]
Unassisted Pregnancy Journal- 12 Weeks “Why an Unassisted Pregnancy?”
How did I come to the seemingly radical decision to avoid all medical assistance during pregnancy? It started 8 years ago. I am currently 12 weeks pregnant with my 6th pregnancy. I have 4 children, from 7 years old to 20 months. I had a miscarriage two months before my 2nd baby was conceived. I [...]
Greeting my Freebirth baby 10-13-16
I forgot to share this video when I freebirthed (unassisted homebirth)my first son (fourth baby! It was truly magical to be home with just me and my husband. meeting my freebirth baby
My Unassisted Baby Turns 1 Years Old Today!
One year ago today, at exactly this time, I was in intense labor. I held my husbands hands, as he sat in front of me. I leaned my sweaty head into his chest and moaned "oooooOOOOOOOooooo". I breathed, I swayed, I moved around. I cried. I was brave. And then, he was here. I can [...]
Unassisted/Freebirth of 4th baby at 41 weeks (Husband assisted)
I stood on my front porch this morning (Oct.14th 2016) with my less than 24 hours old newborn son sleeping on my chest. I soaked in the warm autumn sunlight, smelled and kissed my son’s head, and considered just how incredibly healthy and happy I felt. My son is also healthy, calm, and peaceful. I [...]
recovering motherhood 