Tatiana Belle May, her Birth Story, May 20, 2000

I woke up on friday May 19, 2000 with some cramping. I was bleeding slightly, we took some photos of my pregnant belly. Debbie came over that afternoon in case it was the. Not much changed I had a few cramps during the day. I was about 4 cm. I felt Debbie should go home because i felt tense with her there waiting. The carmping stopped around 11pm.We went to bed.

I awoke around 4 am on May 20 to a "real" contraction, I knew this was the day. Because it was different feeling. I didnt wake your daddy. I spent some time in the bathroom. I was naturally cleaning out my body you could say. The contractions were about 3-5 min apart. Daddy got up and thought I should call Debbie. I did it was around 8:30 am.

Debbie heard me on the phone thru an contraction and she thought she should go ahead and come over (she was about and hour and half away )Debbie and Holly (her birth assistant) arrived around 11 am (she later told me the time , at that time I didnt not know). She set up her birth supplies while I continued to 'labor' alone. I was groaning on the toilet. I got back into the bed, feeling unsure of myself. I asked her if she should check me? She proceeded to check me and found I was complete. I didnt feel an urge to push yet. Everything seemed to have stopped. Then I got another contraction and was bearing down a bit. Then at 11:15 my water broke on its on. It was clear. I then got a strong desire to squat. Ryan and Debbie helped me into a squat in the bed. After what felt like a long time I felt the baby "dive" down under my pubic bone. She was coming fast. Debbie urged me to lie back on the bed so you would sh ewould not come to fast .

So I was back in a semi sit position. Debbie guided the baby's head out. Then I got to gently pull you out while holding your shoulders, what an incredible feeling to feel your tiny body slide out into my hands, I pulled you directly onto my stomach. I was surprised you were a beautiful pink girl. You were a beautiful newborn. No vernix and you pinked up quickly. You were born at 11:30 am, you were perfect. The cord was a little short so you could'nt reach my breast. The cord stopped pulsating after about only 10 minutes. Daddy and Dehvin cut your cord.
You nursed a little for the first time at 12:01 pm. you were not an aggressive nurser, we slept most of the the rest of the day. What an awesome day...
Tatiana weighed 7lbs 12oz and was 22 1/4 inch
***this is the birth story word for word from my "Born at Home " baby book

This was me the night before she was born....

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