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Janice & Frank
Words Could Never Describe the Joy and Gratitude We Feel Today. We finally know that our 11-month wait for the arrival of our son is over. HE IS HERE!!! We can hardly believe it is true, at least until we hold him in our arms. Then we know for sure that it is true, every soft, sweet and wonderful part of him!
As we look back over the experiences we more ...
Birth Story
Now that your little one is safely tucked in his/her bassinet, you may think that your pregnancy journey is over. There is one more thing that you can do to complete your journey- and that is to write a birth story. This personal recollection of the birth and days leading up to it, can be something that your family can cherish for many years to come. The trick is to speak from your heart- while it is still fresh in your mind.
Your feelings will be supported by us while you decide what to do. We understand that how we relate with you as you figure things out is what's most important. We were blessed by adoption 3 years ago and hope to connect for Joseph's sibling.1.877.258.8296
So what does a birth story contain? Pretty much anything that you want it to! You can include details of the birth itself, whether you used pain management, how long you labored, and how you felt afterwards. What were you doing the day before you begin to labor? Were you at work, washing baby clothes, or maybe getting your toenails painted? All of these details will help you remember the day years down the line. Don't forget to include your feelings about the event. Was it love at first site or did it take a while for the two of you to get to know each other? Where you together moments after the birth, or was the baby taken to the nursery for monitoring and bathing? There is no wrong answer, so speak from your heart. There were no doubt good and bad moments during the birth of your baby, so include it all.
Many moms choose to include other family member's recollections into their birth stories as well. Did dad watch the whole thing? Did he get to cut the cord or watch behind the curtain during a c-section? Let him include his thoughts and feelings on the day as well. Maybe a big brother or sister has their own thoughts on the day- include those as well.
Once you are done with your birth story you can share it via a web blog or website, or simply include it in your baby book. The choice is up to you!
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