Psalms 139: 13-16 "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. 14I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. 15My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. 16Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
I decided that THIS pregnancy would be unlike the others. I would eat healthy, reduce negative stress, enjoy the ride and document everything. THIS birth would be completed with no drugs. Mireya, the first child I birthed, came via induction (Pitocin) and an epidural accompanied with my hyperventilation from the pain. When birthing her, her passing through the canal, I could feel NOTHING, but she came in at 5lbs 12oz. After her birth, I was left with side effects of back pain for an extensive time and a 2 month cold that I could not shake. Aaron, the second child I birthed, came via induction (Pitocin) and an epidural. His contractions made me hyperventilate. Post his birth, I had severe back pains for an extensive time. I thought...If I am having these side effects, what about my babies? It was going to be 7 years between Aaron and this baby. So, I could not do the same thing. THIS baby was coming into this world DRUG FREE! No, thank you pharmaceuticals.
My husband and I talked about how God provided us with everything we need, so we did not need the aid of drugs. I was built for it. It was our birth plan. We even had a midwife.
A new season of life was upon us. 7 June morning, Drew and I went to the hospital (thought I was in labor), only to be sent home at 12 pm after a couple of hours. 7 to 8 hours later, I began feeling the same excruciating pain from earlier in the day; it was more frequent accompanied by hyperventilation and the urge to puke. (Where was my paper bag?!) Drew told mom we were headed out and we would call. We arrived and was checked in shortly after 11 pm. We were taken to labor and delivery and asked if we were sure about our birth plan of no drugs. We confirmed with the doctor. She, Dr. Johnston told me how she had 5 kids with no drugs, and she believed I could do it. She checked me. Though the contractions were frequent, dilation wasn't complete for delivery. She had to turn the baby (stubborn)!
Pain was ridiculous, but my husband, supporter, coach and resident drill sergeant held my hand, ribbed my back to comfort through the pain, and sang songs from our delivery playlist. BUT...pain got so bad, I told him, "I changed my mind-give me the epidural!" Of course he said, "No! You said no drugs!" Ain't that something. He called me on my decision. What a friend? The doctor came in and agreed with my husband, and I was too far along. 30 minutes later, it was time to push and push I did. In those moments, I could sense everything. I was on a higher plane. I could see; I could hear; I could FEEL. It was the mot painful yet pleasurable experiences of my life. The final push...this little life is passing through me-I see one of the most beautiful creatures ever coming from my womb, Evan (Came out to "Behold the Lamb of God" by Kirk Franklin). Tears were unstoppable. At that moment, I felt no pain-just JOY overwhelming and LOVE. My husband kissed me and said, "You did it! I am proud of you." No! We did it.
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Equality in the Union (Complementary)
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At 4 am on 8 June, we welcome our son on his due date, a day assigned by the Most High. No induction. No Pitocin. No epidural. Utter reliance on the strength within me. Trusting God equipped me and knowing my body would perform. Birth and being a mother is natural and a blessing. God provided us mommies with the tools upon creation. Use your toolboxes and trust that the Creator's plan.
John 16:21 says, "A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born, she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world."
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God's Favor in These Humans (Young Kings)
Train Them Up
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