What happened last night? Is everything okay?” my husband asked, as we woke up that January morning. I was one week past my due date and we were eagerly expecting our little girl’s arrival. “I passed my plug and started having contractions,” I responded. “I didn’t want to wake you because I figured you needed […]
Childbirth Without Fear, pt.1
I’m super hungry. I just want a huge burger!” DJ, my mom, and my aunt subsequently accompanied me to a restaurant after leaving the doctor’s office late that morning. I had been in early labor since 4 AM, and my contractions were getting stronger and closer together. So, after calling my midwife, and being told […]