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It was incredible to whisper courage into your ears and see you take leaps moments later towards our freedom. You had many holes in your body, but I tried to hold your hand through this time and be there as much as possible, so that you wouldn’t go through it alone. Some holes in your body, some in mine. Daddy and I took turns to cover the day shift as well as the night shift.
In a tale of divine revelation and unyielding faith, a couple’s jubilee celebration unfolds through the intricacies of childbirth. Amid unexpected turns and steadfast conviction, they witness the miraculous arrival of their son, Joah Judah Schoonbee, a testament to enduring belief and God’s providence.
Nothing overly strenuous. A leisurely stroll, squats, and rhythmic movements ensued to ease the process. A subsequent check two hours later unveiled a dilation of 4cm around 9 o’clock. We persisted with various activities, including a soothing shower that alleviated some discomfort. At approximately 5 to 6 cm dilation, the doctor opted to break my water, heralding the need for progress.
Experience Ngwedi’s birth, initially planned for a Cesarean but taking an unexpected turn to a swift and surprising natural delivery. A tale that left us all spellbound.
Little did I know, the home birth of my third and final baby, Zoey, would be an unpredictable adventure, defying expectations.
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It was incredible to whisper courage into your ears and see you take leaps moments later towards our freedom. You had many holes in your body, but I tried to hold your hand through this time and be there as much as possible, so that you wouldn’t go through it alone. Some holes in your body, some in mine. Daddy and I took turns to cover the day shift as well as the night shift.
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