"Some went down to the sea in ships, doing business on the great waters; they saw the deeds of the Lord, His wondrous works in the deep. For he commanded and raised the stormy wind, which lifted up the waves of the sea. They mounted up to heaven; they went down to the depths; their courage melted away in their evil plight;
they reeled and staggered like drunken men and were at their wits' end. Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress. He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed. Then they were glad that the waters were quiet, and he brought them to their desired haven." Psalm 107:23-30

Monday, February 18, 2013

Literally

Well, I guess that "one more night" was literal.

Anastasia Joy was born at home this morning at 10:15am after 5 hours of labor. She is two inches long.


The only difference between this and normal labor is that after transition, in which I had the same "oh my word I cannot do this!" thoughts, there was an audible pop as my water broke and suddenly there was a baby...she just fell out.

As I neared transition I was very scared. I don't think I showed it as I was trying to talk my husband through what might be about to happen...he kind of faints with blood sometimes... but I just tried not to think because I had no idea what to expect once I dilated all the way. My husband was amazing, so amazing, and we made it through all the post birth stuff OK.

She is perfectly formed everywhere except her private area. We are calling her "her" based simply on my dream. Regardless, her name Anastasia is from the greek word "anastasice" which means Resurrection. Resurrection Joy.

To God be the Glory forever and ever.


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