Tuesday, April 16, 2013

I am grateful.

I am grateful to have a husband that was open to and pushing for a home birth.

I am grateful to my friend Claire for sharing her home birth story with me, as well introducing me to the wonder-women that make up Trillium Midwifery (Emme, Clare, and Renee).

I am grateful that I chose Trillium Midwifery as my home birth provider...
They were patient with me as I went into labor early in the morning one morning... they all came to my home late that night/early morning and slept on my floor curled up in front of the fireplace... only to leave the next morning with no baby delivered.
I am grateful that they were always filled with such loving words of support when I was pushing two weeks overdue (miscalculated by HCMC)... when I was scared and uncomfortable they soothed my aches away with kindness and love.

I am grateful that they were here for my beautiful birth , I could not have envisioned a more beautiful birth, and Trillium helped make this all come to fruition. I am grateful for Clare's soft massages, Emme's soft words, and Renee's soft touch to my baby girl.  I would not change one moment... one second, as it was perfection in every way.

Thanks you Clare, for coming to my home to drop off medication on your own time... Emme, for knitting the most beautiful hat as unique as my little girl, and Renee for being so soft and gentle when pricking my little girls heel... I could see that you cared so much as you applied a warm towel to ease the process. You are all are truly amazing women.

I am so grateful to live where I do, to have access to this opportunity, and would recommend this experience to any woman thinking about having a child.

My little Sloane was born into love... into warm water, calm lighting, soft voices, and warm hearts.

Thank you with the utmost love and gratitude. You ladies will forever be embedded into my heart and my daughters. The tale of her birth will always bring a smile to my face, a tear of joy to my eye, and warmth to my heart.

I only have one regret, and that is that I do not have a picture of all of us. Maybe someday I can swing by and take one. I would love Sloane to know the wonderful team that helped bring her into this world.

Mucho Love to all the beautiful souls at Trillium Midwifery.
May you deliver many more babies in such a way that I was fortunate enough to experience.

-Amy

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