Our Newest Arrow: Baby Q's Birth Story
Quiet time on the blog usually means things are busy on the home front. . ."Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,The fruit of the womb is a reward.
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior,
So are the children of one’s youth."
-Psalm 127:3-4
On Wednesday, May 18th, God blessed us to deliver another baby girl. She was born at 1:30 pm, weighing 8 lbs and 11.5 oz, and 21 inches long.
Baby Q |
I have been blessed to deliver all 7 of our children without surgical intervention, but this one was different: no epidural or pitocin or any other medications.
This was a desire of my heart, and God heard my prayers. He allowed me to experience birth naturally and I am so grateful for that. This was important to me because I want to be able to share the experience with my daughters (and daughters-in-law).
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I am one of those women, who has struggled to learn homemaking, mothering, biblical womanhood along the way. I want something different for my daughters. And birthing a baby naturally, even in a hospital, is part of bridging that gap for me. It was a long time coming--I mean 6 other deliveries before I was willing to try, but I am so grateful for the entire process, 13 years in the making.
I know I've said this before, but I am amazed at how He takes time to see about us, even in the small places, all the way down to the details. This song played over and over in my mind during my laboring, which just reiterates Romans 8:28--
"And we know that all things work together for good, to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose."Whatever we face as believers, including laboring to bring a child into the world, God's intentions are clear: to bring about some good in the end. "He's intentional, never failing."
My littlest girls have birthdays just one day apart 🎂 |
Birthday party in the hospital 😊 |
"Baby Q" was born one day before her big sister's birthday. We were able to go home the next evening after she was born. So far baby is doing well, recovery is good, and nursing is going strong. I'm sleepy, and I can't quite keep my days straight yet, but overall, I feel incredibly blessed.
A big, heartfelt "Thank you!" to everyone who prayed for us. 💜
-Isaiah 65:23
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Congratulations! I am happy for you and your family. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Latonya! 😊
DeleteI've been thinking about you!! Just waiting patiently to hear the exciting news!!! You look amazing and baby is just as cute as a button! So wise to want to bridge the gap. May the Lord continue to shower you with blessings.
ReplyDeleteAww, thank you! So sweet! May God bless you as well!
DeleteCongratulations Stacie!!!! You are blessed to be a blessing lady(: Take care!
ReplyDeleteAwww, thanks, Gertha! 😊😊😊
DeleteCongratulations on your new bundle of joy!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!!
DeleteCongratulations on both the beautiful baby and the birth experienced you wanted! Good mom, Mama!
ReplyDeleteHey, Jody! Thanks so much!!!
DeleteHow very exciting! Congratulations! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you!!!
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