Short version of my birth, water broke around 3am, contractions stalled in the afternoon so had to drive into the office to be checked since my water broke, got there and I was 8cm dilated so had to immediately go back home to have her since I was planning a home birth. (And one of the reasons I wanted a home birth was to not have to be in the car while in labor😂)

Ella Jane was born at 10:23pm on July 20th 2021

I never felt pain until the very end. It was incredible and I absolutely am in love with my little girl

Time is going so fast, I feel like our baby girl is going to be here so soon! I officially switched from a birthing center birth to a home birth. I love my midwives and everyone at the center and feel so confident having them be there for my home birth instead of driving the hour to the birthing center during labor. I'm equal parts nervous and excited for labor! I know it's going to be the hardest thing I've ever done. But I also know it's going to be so empowering and I'll get to meet my baby girl who I already love so much.