Birth with Joy

Welcome to the world sweet Evan! This little guy was already full of opinions starting with not wanting to come and continuing through labor and into the postpartum period. 41 weeks, with a shift in birth plans, he arrived safe and sound early Sunday morning on the 18th at 4:11. Blessed and honored to be a part of his birth!

Welcome to the world baby Peter! Born July 24, 2026.

Despite being the 6th baby in the family, you came in your own timing and way. Your broad (8lb 15oz) shoulders got just a little stuck on the way out making this midwife SO thankful when you did come out! Blessed to have been a part of your home birth surrounded by your perfectly lovely family 💙

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Oh baby girl! Little 7lbs 7oz Jannett decided to enter the world FACE and chin first yesterday night! Not the ideal way to come but her momma is so strong and they both did amazing supported by an amazing family. Face swelling and bruising mark the challenging birth they both accomplished but that will fade away in a few days. Very thankful for a successful delivery and a healthy and happy mom and baby!

What better way to start off Mother's Day than by helping a dad catch his 8lb 8oz daughter?!? Happy birthday sweet Mabel! You've sure been blessed with an amazing strong mama and a beautiful family!

Happy birthday Baylor! Welcomed into the world by his amazing family at home in a beautiful water birth. He came out and just looked up at his mama in the water while she took a moment to look down at him. I don't think I'll ever forget that gentle pause! Such a precious moment before mom reached down to lift all 6lbs 4oz of him up into her arms.

Those toes!!! This little guy couldn't WAIT to make his appearance coming at the soonest he could to 37 weeks and surprising everyone by looking more like 39 weeks and weighing in at a grand 8lbs 3oz. His momma is an absolute rockstar and her birth and postpartum were so very perfect. Happy birthday Alistor!