Gooooooooood Evening to all - I wanted to take a moment to drop in and let everyone know that we are home now. Kris and Ian are resting well together and Xavier is somewhat curious about what this new little person is doing here. For those whom were in attendance (Jenny & Julie; Vickey, Darrel, & Jessie; and Krista), words alone cannot describe the feelings of gratitude and appreciation for your support, love, and willingness at a time when a woman is at her absolute most vulnerable. All of you along with Kris's very trusted mid-wife and mid-wife intern provided such an air of comfort which helped with her focus on the task of giving birth knowing that everything else (Xavier, me, home, dogs, etc) was in good hands.
Vickey - you most of all got a little bit of a treat that was unexpected. Photographer turned into on the spot doula/intern midwife! Long story short, our mid-wife had pulled a muscle in her back and required assistance that gimpy Colin couldn't totally do. Vickey stepped in without even a blink passing her camera to the mid-wife and during the final 20-30 minutes of the birth became an active participant helping me help Kris give birth to little Ian. Her calm, reassuring voice talking to Kris with me was an outstanding asset to the birth team!
I've learned some very cool lessons with this birth as well, and when it comes time for our next one I'll know a few more things to do.
Darrel - I can't wait for you to post what you wrote.. I've been thinking about it since you left. Now and again something moves me emotionally, your poem is one of them.
Jenny & Krista - some of those lessons learned will have you more involved next time, however, you were invaluable in having been there to whisk away X at the right time and keep him occupied at a point when things got serious. Thank you VERY much for being there!
For those wondering, yeah - I cut the cord... I felt it pulsing, still exchanging life forces with Kris. It never ceases to amaze me just how miraculous the act of giving birth is. Its one of those acts best experienced... each time different, but just as incredible!
Vickey - you most of all got a little bit of a treat that was unexpected. Photographer turned into on the spot doula/intern midwife! Long story short, our mid-wife had pulled a muscle in her back and required assistance that gimpy Colin couldn't totally do. Vickey stepped in without even a blink passing her camera to the mid-wife and during the final 20-30 minutes of the birth became an active participant helping me help Kris give birth to little Ian. Her calm, reassuring voice talking to Kris with me was an outstanding asset to the birth team!
I've learned some very cool lessons with this birth as well, and when it comes time for our next one I'll know a few more things to do.
Darrel - I can't wait for you to post what you wrote.. I've been thinking about it since you left. Now and again something moves me emotionally, your poem is one of them.
Jenny & Krista - some of those lessons learned will have you more involved next time, however, you were invaluable in having been there to whisk away X at the right time and keep him occupied at a point when things got serious. Thank you VERY much for being there!
For those wondering, yeah - I cut the cord... I felt it pulsing, still exchanging life forces with Kris. It never ceases to amaze me just how miraculous the act of giving birth is. Its one of those acts best experienced... each time different, but just as incredible!
