You aren’t fully prepared to let your kids go when it’s time. The third time of doing this still doesn’t make it any easier. Dropping off miles from home feels weird yet right and the mixed bag of emotions is hard to process. I do know that she’s ready for the adventure and I’m excited to watch her shine💙
Just realized I didn’t post for G2s bday…. It’s been a busy Dec 🙃. 24 years around the sun (Dec 29) …He requested escape room fun with the fam and homemade icecream sandwiches. Love you to pieces Dylan B❤️
Happy 19th to our Laney girl!!! This girl pushes and challenges me and I’m grateful to be her mom just the same. I know God has big plans for her life and I can’t wait to see them unfold❤️
On the morning of September 1st (Labor Day), I woke up to contractions I thought were another false alarm. Within the hour, they grew stronger and closer together. My doula and midwife rushed over, and things moved fast.
By 9:46 AM I was 4–5 cm and baby was in a tough position, but then everything shifted—my body, my mindset, and the baby’s direction. The pain was intense, primal, and holy. I cried out, prayed through each wave, and leaned fully on my team.
At 10:40 AM I finally got into the birth pool and felt instant relief. Minutes later my water broke, and the urge to push took over. Her head emerged but her shoulder was stuck, a quick move out of the tub, and she was here!
Less than two hours from when my team arrived, our sweet Kinley Rose entered the world. God heard my prayer for a quick, peaceful birth—and He delivered.
Later, I found out “Joy in the Morning” was playing as she was born. Every lyric spoke directly to my heart. A song I didn’t choose, but one God did.
I am forever grateful and still in awe of how fast everything unfolded. It was the most perfect joy filled morning 🙏🏻☀️
