Embracing the Raw Journey: An Unfiltered Birth Experience with Levi

“No fancy birth photography…just real and raw emotions and power. And yes, pain. Lots of pain. I understand that I may view labor and birth differently than most. Many have told me I am crazy for choosing this for my birth plans. In my 34 years of life, I’ve had to work hard for my accomplishments, why would birth be any different? This birth was the hardest of all of my births. There were several passing thoughts of “I can’t do this” especially after pushing for 4 hours. But then I was reminded each time that I was made for this. This body, my body- designed to endure the most intense pains all for the life of our son, Levi. We did it, buddy”