Birth days are my favorite days, and this day was no exception. This mama of 5 was a rock star for her home water birth. I arrived at her house in the middle of the night when everything was still and peaceful. We chatted a little about how she was feeling, and everyone decided to try and rest a bit. A short while later I was woken up by the unmistakable sound of a woman in active labor….
“On the day you were born
the Earth turned, the Moon pulled,
the Sun flared, and, then, with a push…
…you slipped out of the dark quiet
where suddenly you could hear…
a circle of people signing with voices familiar and clear.
…welcome to the spinning world…
we are so glad you’ve come!” ~ On the Day you were Born
Birth stories are the best! Beautifully captured, Paige!!
What a powerful experience that was for me. Thanks for sharing your work with the world!