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Hi everyone -

Just wanted to announce that on July 25 at 9:17 pm, we welcomed our beautiful baby daughter Miriam into the world. As most of you know, we planned a homebirth, and she was born in the water with the assistance of midwives. Labor lasted about 14 hours, which wasn't too bad. Intense, but manageable. I only begged to go to the hospital for an epidural once. :) (My husband said no. :) :) )

Unlike last time, where I pushed for 4.5 hours, this little one was born in ONE push. It was absolutely unbelievable. Within an hour after the birth, she and I were safely tucked into bed, and I was chowing down on rice and beans.

She was 8 lbs 9 oz and 20 1/2 inches long. Came out rooting and is a champion nurser, thank God.

It was our very own little miracle, and we are thankful all is well. My son David announced that she was a girl and cut the cord. He also donned a pair of gloves and helped examine the placenta and umbilical cord. (The pictures are hysterical.)

I figured some of you were wondering why I wasn't on the boards b*tching and moaning about my various passions. ;)

With kind regards,

Alison and Baby Miriam

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Specializes in Maternal - Child Health.
Hi everyone -

Just wanted to announce that on July 25 at 9:17 pm, we welcomed our beautiful baby daughter Miriam into the world. As most of you know, we planned a homebirth, and she was born in the water with the assistance of midwives. Labor lasted about 14 hours, which wasn't too bad. Intense, but manageable. I only begged to go to the hospital for an epidural once. :) (My husband said no. :) :) )

Unlike last time, where I pushed for 4.5 hours, this little one was born in ONE push. It was absolutely unbelievable. Within an hour after the birth, she and I were safely tucked into bed, and I was chowing down on rice and beans.

She was 8 lbs 9 oz and 20 1/2 inches long. Came out rooting and is a champion nurser, thank God.

It was our very own little miracle, and we are thankful all is well. My son David announced that she was a girl and cut the cord. He also donned a pair of gloves and helped examine the placenta and umbilical cord. (The pictures are hysterical.)

I figured some of you were wondering why I wasn't on the boards b*tching and moaning about my various passions. ;)

With kind regards,

Alison and Baby Miriam

Thank you for sharing your wonderful news! My heartfelt congratulations to all!

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

Truly happy for you Alison! Blessings to your and family!

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Thank you for sharing the wonderful news - and a great big "WELCOME" to Miriam!:balloons:

SJ

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Specializes in Lactation Ed, Pp, MS, Hospice, Agency.

Congrats & thanks for sharing a positive birth story! Waterbirth stories are so fun to hear about! I am awaiting my possible witness to my 1st homebirth w/a friend/mom that is due w/#3 any day (her MW is a friend of mine also). I hope I get to be there & have the opportunity to share a special birth story like yours!

Happy Mothering!

~MJ

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Specializes in OB.

:balloons:Congratulations, Alison and welcome Baby Miriam! :)

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Specializes in RN, BSN, CHDN.

What a beautiful story, it was so pleasurable to read. Congratulations on the birth of Miriam.

:flowersfo

Kay

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Hello baby Miriam ! :Melody: :Melody: :balloons: :balloons:

Welcome to the world !

Z

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Welcome, Miriam! (what a lovely name!) So glad you had a wonderful, memorable HOME birth.

In my part of the country home births are not well accepted, so to hear about a wonderful experience such as yours makes me feel a little jealous. Ah, the power of women!

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

Congrats! :)

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Specializes in PeriOp, ICU, PICU, NICU.

Congratulations to you and a big welcome to Miriam into this world.

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Congratulations and thanks for sharing with us.

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