I have been up all night.
Assisting the labour of my dear sister-in-law, Kathleen. At 3am this morning she had a baby girl. They have had four boys previously, so this was an absolutely amazing, and somehow extra special thing. They thought they'd never have a girl...
I was so proud and honoured that she wanted me there to help her during that trying, but precious time. I also realised I had never been a birth helper before, as I am usually the one having the baby! So I just assumed myself as someone whose hand could be squeezed as hard and as often as necessary... And someone to sit through, and "go through" each contraction, (and wish I could do some of them for her).
Kathleen worked so hard, was ever full of grace, and love for her child, ahead of herself.
It is a wonderful day! I cannot wait to get to know this new little girl.
Shell xx
Precious baby girl
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what blessings you
have brought with you
a touch of grace
to all around you
a Father's love
to always surround you
Precious baby girl
so soft and new
You're a touch of heaven
sent with a kiss from above
and sealed with love.
bless you for being a blessing to Leanie Shell,
for being willing to share her journey to birth
and all it's challenges
and just for being you
I am honoured to share my life with you
love always
Lynn xx
*Blushing, and smiling*
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Oh im sitting here crying after reading that.. Kathleen was there for me every second of the Birth of my baby boy.. Without her i believe i would have made it..
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You're not a cry baby. You're sensitive. And apart from that, you know how childbirth changes you, and can help make you into a grown up. I think birth is an amazing spiritual and emotional journey - which is bound to draw a tear or two to the eye!
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