Alexander's Birth

[kk5217]

2 and a half years later and I could relive this moment over and over still. *sigh*

[marywondeland]

So cute, Congratulations! we got the same date of Birthday....

[5ayla]

thank you

[ariana1984]

Thank you for sharing this with all of us!

I want to be a nurse-midwife - I think the whole process is so beautiful. Ideally I'd like to specialize in home births or join a birth clinic that really puts comfort first. Just out of curiosity - do you breastfeed? Send me a message if you want to answer but don't want to do so here.

[kk5217]

Ariana, that is wonderful! I also wish to pursue homebirth midwifery, when my children are older and don't need me so much. Yes, I am breastfeeding. We are still nursing at 15 months. Sadly, I wasn't so informed with my first two so he's really my first nursling and what a world of difference. Good luck with your career, we need more midwives!

[Edfox023]

Just curious...why did you say "whole baby boy"?

[kk5217]

I used that term because our son was born whole to us and we left him that way, meaning we did not circumcise our son. :)

[Edfox023]

Oh ok, just wondering, my wife is 14 weeks today, and we are hoping for a girl!

[kk5217]

Well congratulations!! Girls are wonderful, and so are boys :)

[emogirlzrulez]

i want to be a mom and im only 16 actully i am a mom iv had sex with my bf i cant wait!

[kk5217]

I became a mom at 17...it was incredibly difficult and I had a lot to learn. It can be done, but I would never suggest to someone that they plan it until they are settled and in a secure relationship.

[lupita09]

Im 17, and i would really like to be a mommy, but im so afraid of the birth of the child, it seems really painful..

But congratulations on the baby!!!

[eleanorroosevelt1]

Go for it. Life is a miracle.

[Lindathemightywitch]

wow 9 lbs?! that's a big baby!

[Mrbig9110]

nice montage!

cant wait for my little girl !

[kk5217]

Thank you! Little girls are wonderful, I have 2 :) Enjoy!

[lexxmonsta]

What did it feel like honestly? Im 2 wks out :P

[kk5217]

I won't lie, it gets intense, that's why it's called labor. But it is over as quickly as it begins when your child is born, and the rush of endorphins sends you to the moon!

[christion1201]

did it feel painful

[kk5217]

Towards the end (transition) it became intense. He was my third child, second natural birth. I had prepared to manage the pain through visualization, movement (like dancing) and changing positions as my body told me. So to answer, yes, it was painful, but not to the extent that many women try to make you believe.

[ZenaBear]

wow! i love it! i have 13 weeks to go and can't wait! i hope i can make a beautiful slideshow like this :D *Congrats!!*

[kk5217]

I hope you can, too! Best of luck!

[curvy71]

Alexander is an adorable baby

[crossover025]

im 13 and i just watched that lol. ew.

[kk5217]

In time, you'll come to view birth as a beautiful and natural thing. When we put aside our immaturity we can really value the beauty of life and what a gift natural birth is for the baby.

[exitabc]

hes adorable

[vijayankar05]

Hearty welcome to Alexander

[strangesttrip]

That was awesome!!! Great pictures!

[aturnbull]

Oh Ms Kit Kat, that was so beautiful. Sad that you are not able to put onto myspace.

[swlabr123]

Beautiful!!!

[Birthkeeper]

Absolutely gorgeous hon!! I LOVE the shot of him halfway out of you...phenominal picture! You did an awesome job!

[kk5217]

Thanks honey! I loved the shots we got!