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Racing Towards Miracles: The Journey to Leroux Rein’s Birth
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.
read moreJubilee Baby’s Miraculous Arrival
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.
read moreBIRTH | CALEB GREEN | PRETORIA DOULA
Complications arose when the attending doctor suggested a C-section, unwilling to support a VBAC. Determined for a positive birthing experience, I chose to wait for my doctor’s opinion, arriving later that evening. The option to labor through the night with a C-section as Plan B set the tone for a night of anticipation and hope.
read moreBirth | Milan Truter | Pretoria Caesarean Birth Photographer
“Birth is supposed to be a private event a special intimate feeling. I assured him that Sam is super professional, a beautiful curtain taking pictures.” One moment we were two and the next moment a baby cried and we turned into tree. No not magic but a miracle.
read morePregnant in a time of Corona
The impact of the corona pandemic has really reached deep into our hearts and homes. Pregnant moms and expecting families have had to adjust their expectations of what is an already stressful time in terms of adapting to a new little life.
read moreFresh48 | Liam Prozesky | Pretoria Fresh 48 Photographer
After a minute or so we heard your first loud cry. It was glorious and we could finally breathe. Sr Lotter brought you to us and our hearts melted, my boy. You were beautiful. We checked for 10 fingers and 10 toes and we couldn’t stop looking at you. The happiest moment of our lives. You were born at 11:33 weighing 3.49kg and measuring 53cm.
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Racing Towards Miracles: The Journey to Leroux Rein’s Birth
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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