Saturday, September 20, 2008

Slideshow of Selah's birth!

Ok, haven't actually written the birth story yet, but here is the slideshow of pictures that were taken. I cry every time I watch it and remember the details. Having a baby is such a spiritual experience and I hope I can remember her birth forever. Hope you all enjoy!
A couple things....
1. You'll want to turn down the music from my blog before you play the slideshow. Just scroll down to the bottom of my page and you can pause it or turn the volume down.
2. If you are thinking about natural childbirth, note that I really don't look like I am in that much pain in most of the pictures, because I wasn't. It was not that bad. If I can do it, anybody can do it!
3. The song I have playing with it was my inspiration/theme song for this experience. I love Rita Springer and the words to the song are amazing.

Let me know what you think!
Abby

8 comments:

Stephanie Drew said...

okay, that was precious. your photographer was amazing...i am so proud of you. i can't wait to sit down soon and hear all about it. i love your sweet family!

Rachel Garcia, CD(DONA) said...

Oh woman! that was so beautiful.. you did amazing! I felt like I was in the room with you guys. God is so good! I love the song.. "its gonna be worth it." Wow.. how powerful. I am so proud of you and happy for you. and now you are going to be able to help all those other women who come in for natural child birth, with a new perspective having done it yourself! She is gorgeous..

NinaKay said...

abby that was so amazing! i love the pics but the song is very powerful! i am going to add it to my playlist. hope yall are doing well at home!

Anonymous said...

Abby, you did so awesome! I am so happy for you. Maybe you can give me some tips...I would love to do it when we have another child...as long as it is uncomplicated pregnancy!!

Rachael said...

That was incredible, Abby! I was in tears. SOOOO PRECIOUS. I know how desperately you desired to do this and it was just incredible to see you actually able to do it. I am so, so proud of you! BTW...your room was so nice! :) Selah is beautiful and it's amazing how great you looked through the whole process....even with earrings on! LOL!!! I can't wait to see you guys!

TBG said...

I already wrote you a comment- but wanted to say again how much I ADORE the slideshow! you are SUCH a strong woman, Abby, and I really admire you. You have actually given me thoughts of natural childbirth possibilities! maybe you can be my mentor if we decide to take that path :) (not that i'm pregnant yet haha, but later) i'm so happy for you and the beautiful ways God is blessing your life!

annieck said...

Oh, Abby! That was so incredible! I think it's awesome that you were able to catch it on film!!! I cried during the whole video.
I am so proud of/for you! Natural childbirth is such an amazing and empowering experience. I am thrilled that you were able to experience it. :):) You're giving me the bug, and I haven't had it in a LONG time! ;)

Did you end up studying the Bradley Method? I just wondered because it looks like you did all the same stuff we learned with Tristan. Did you do that one or a different one?

Congrats, Abby and thanks for sharing this amazing experience with the rest of us!!!

Weatherly said...

That was beautiful...every bit of it!