Comments on: Our Birth Story

By: Jillian

Jillian — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:06:43 +0000

Kelly what an amazing job you and Jesse did! Birthing is definitely one of the hardest and most rewarding things. I had a harder time with my first, even considering the second was twins! Had to get the episiotomy as well, he was a big 9lb-er with bigger chest and shoulders. I definitely think he paved the way for his sisters : ) I had horrible back labor as well and the bradley method worked so well for us for the contractions and also gave us great ideas of what positions worked well. I would definitely say having my husband (of course) and mom there to help me breathe thru each contraction was my life saver.
Anyway, I really enjoy reading your blogs. And little Gregory is adorable!

By: Morielle

Morielle — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:34:04 +0000

thanks for posting this Kelly! It was really inspiring for me to read because I think I had a pretty easy birth with Solomon (…considering the fact that “that wasn’t so bad” were the first words in my head after he came out) but I’ve recently been feeling very afraid of having a more difficult labor. I’m thinking i’ve got one pending in my future..maybe even this next one…and it scares me.

By: Mama Esther

Mama Esther — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 07:25:16 +0000

Kelly,I really loved hearing all the details of Gregory’s birth. I just think you’re such a trooper!
I also love seeing all the newborn pictures and just wish I could hold that little guy!
Tonight, I was reading about the Mozart effect on babies. It’s truly an amazing thing how it soothes them and affect their brains. Also, Gregorian chant is helpful in soothing a baby’s crying and any soothing music you may have listened to during your pregnancy. I also found our they hear quite young in the womb as the ears are developed early on.
If you want to try this, try to eliminate other noises around you for that period of time. The Mozart, Vivaldi and soothing lullabies all help to develop a soothed child because of the way it all affects the brain and the nervous system.
I began reading this book because I wanted to learn more about music therapy and I just happened to run across this info regarding babies.
The author suggests eliminating jarring or loud music while the baby is young, because that also affects the nervous system in an adverse way.
Well, I need to do a lot more research on this, but I find the human brain fascinating and how music affects it as one of God’s way of helping us send signals to the brain as synapses are firing in our brain to encode positive feelings and even intellectual stimulation. These imprints on our brains are very powerful things.
Well, take it or leave it but it was just what I happened to read about tonight. Love to all and a special hug and kiss for that little boy!

By: Kalli

Kalli — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 02:35:02 +0000

I love hearing other women’s stories! And you write so well! With my first I had the epidural, and with my second it didn’t work. Half way through pushing I was yelling at my doctor to help me out a little and pull from her end. And I just wanted to give up it was so difficult. After our little Zack was out, I asked my doctor how long I had pushed for. 5 minutes. Lame. You go, girl! And if/when you have another, it should go by much quicker.