In Spirit and In Truth

Today is my second son's birthday! He's number 4 of 5 and he is three years old! In honor of his birthday I would like to share the story of his birth. My pregnancy with Ezekiel was a pregnancy where God's glory was manifested and my faith in Him validated! My husband and I had naturally elected to have a home birth with Ezekiel as we had our first son, Ezra. However, our insurance had changed this time around and my midwife who was swamped with other clients, couldn't accept our new insurance policy. She took us on tentatively since the month our due date was determined was in August when she had 6(or so) other mothers expecting that same month. I saw her periodically throughout my pregnancy for prenatal care. She had referred me to a doctor to have an ultrasound. My husband and I met with the doctor and he proceeded with the examination. At that point I was seven months pregnant. After asking our permission, he announces that we're having another son! He tells us ...

Have you elected to birth your children (child) in the comfort of your home? I would love to hear your story! Three of my five children were born in the comfort of our home. Here are some sites I found helpful and informative during those times: Born Free by Laura Shanley BirthJunkie Christian UC Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA) Birth Supplies In His Hands Home Birth Supplies Cascade HealthCare Products Inc.