A birth story

When L first asked me to take pics during her birth, my first reaction was YES. Only afterwards I started thinking about the whole birth thing, and everything it involves.

For an elective ceaser mom, this was to me... a big deal. I started reading up about normal births, and also surfing the web to try and get a feel for it.

Closer to the time, I also explained to L, that I am a little bit scared, as I don't really know what to expect etc. She ended up reassuring me that I would be ok. LOL

When I got the sms, everything just faded away. All my fears, everything seemed to disappear. I had a 30 minute drive, and the whole time there, I was praying, as I really needed to be strong. Not just for L, but for me too. I needed to be calm, as I am an extremely emotional person, and I needed to me in control of my emotions.

I got to L, and even though she was in labour and in pain, she was doing so great.

I was given the opportunity to witness the miracle of natural child birth. I was let into the sacred part of someone’s life, where she was most vulnerable, but yet, most beautiful. Where she became a mother, and her mother became a grand mother. I got to share such a precious time with a wonderful family, and at that moment, it didn’t feel like the third time I have actually met these wonderful people, it felt like I was part of the family.

I got to hold little Kai a few minutes after his birth, I got to help his Nana put on his first clothes. And even though I was only supposed to take photos, I became (for a very small moment) part of their sacred circle. Part of the absolute miracle that just happened.

For me this was a life changing event. For that I need to thank L and I. It is something I cannot describe to anyone, the emotions, and the energy that flowed everything.

All I know is that it was a momentous occasion, and something I will never forget.