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colorado_birth_keeper, Montrose, CO (2025)

05/22/2024

On May 5th, 2024 I was called to my 16th home birth. This mama and I met up in August, the day she found out she was pregnant and we felt like instant friends. She ended up choosing a licensed midwife to be with her, but I continued to pray for her throughout her pregnancy. A couple weeks before her due date she asked if I could also be there at the birth, and I gladly accepted the invitation. This was her 5th baby and her births tended to go fast. She woke up early that morning with close sensations and called her team. When I arrived she was just getting into the birth pool surrounded by her supportive family and wonderful midwife. Her boys were in and out, coming to check on things, while her youngest girl stayed close by offering a comforting embrace. There was laughter and love all around, giving the room a warm and welcoming vibrancy. When the sensations came on she had discomfort in her low back, so I offered some gentle counter presser to her sacrum. As I held my hand on her and prayed I could feel her baby wiggling down into her pelvis. Truly so awesome. Soon following, were those beautiful sounds of bearing down. Baby was coming. Like a well oiled machine, this mama knew exactly what to do. She reached down and birthed her baby with what looked like ease. Bringing him to her chest and kissing him with joy and pride. It was a beautiful short and sweet labor, a total of 3 and a half hours. The other kids ran in with big smiles to greet their new baby brother. When it was time to deliver the placenta, it was met with so many more emotions. Full of tears and discomfort, dread and unease, this looked to be the hardest part for the mama. Her afterpains had her wincing and her back pain was unconcealable, but once the placenta was born she felt instant relief. And everything was right and good. God’s plan and design is perfect, and what a blessing to behold His wonderful mercies. 🩶

05/12/2024

To all the new moms, expecting moms, moms that have lost, moms with grown children, moms of all kind… Happy Mother’s Day! 💛💕💛💕

05/03/2024

April 20th, 2024 I helped at my 15th home birth. This mama originally wanted to birth at the birth center. It felt like the safest option for her and I was eager to support her in this journey as more of a Doula role. But around 37 weeks she started to feel like God was calling her to have a home birth. Even though it seemed more daunting, it made so much more sense logistically. But she still wanted to have a licensed midwife, so she called the few here in the valley and chose the perfect one for her. Just a few weeks later her sensations began around bedtime. Slowly increasing throughout the night, eventually we got the call to come early the next morning. Things had already beautifully progressed and she was lost to the rhythms of her body. Trying to surrender, but needing a release, breathing was an effort through these thicker sensations. She needed to cry but couldn’t extinguish any additional energy for it. We filled the pool and readied the room. She was feeling so much pressure and her waters released. She was frozen in place with the dramatic shift in intensity. We urged her to the tub in between her sharp sensations and once she felt ready she shuffled quickly to the pool. Adjusting the temperature of the water, she slowly got in and instantly felt more at ease. Turning on some background music and surrounded by open views of the beautiful snow capped San Juan Mountains she relinquished control and gave in to the reform. She was ever so slowly opening and baby began to crown. In the perfect dream like pace, baby was descending, molding perfectly along the way. And then with some added loving and gentle counter pressure her baby delicately surfaced. It was pure shock and admiration when mother and baby locked eyes. 9 months of expecting, 10 hours of labor, and in the blink of an eye deliverance, love magnified and in awe that it was a baby girl. Tears filled the mama’s eyes and she proclaimed “I did it! and I did it at Home!” What a momentous morning, filled with new life and new love. A doe-eyed introduction to their happily ever after. The Lord is my portion, saith my soul, therefore will I continue to hope in him forever. Amen 💕

04/28/2024

I wish I would have known that the hard part isn’t over once the baby is born.

It’s all hard, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, motherhood, sleepless nights, nursing, temper tantrums, teething, potty training… the list goes on… and… it’s all worth it at the end of the day. It’s a beautiful and challenging journey.

What about you? ⬇️

04/24/2024

April 16th, 2024 I attended my 14th home birth. This mother was so full of light and excitement. She knew her body was capable of birthing her baby in the same way her body was capable of growing her baby. She just wanted some birthing education and some extra support when things got hard. She started with some light spotting and regular sensations for 3 days, all while staying very positive and upbeat. When I arrived, things were still early and we enjoyed a leisurely day of puzzling while she made French Toast for breakfast. At dinner time we all ate surrounding her as she soaked in the pool. Around bedtime her water broke and things picked up and intensified very quickly. She was in and out of the water, pacing in the dinning room and bedroom, occasionally lying down to rest but finding very little relief. Her husband held her tight, not leaving her side, being her refuge in the storm. There was desperation building in the air and I wondered for a time if deliverance was going to happen before she would seek further outside care. What started out as big smiles and optimism was now changing to tears and doubt. Her husband, mother and I kept reassuring her she would get through this. I just kept holding space, being a witness, sharing my calm, and praying whole heartily for the Lord who is the creator of all, to have mercy in His perfect time. As she labored and met her limit over and over again, we just kept patiently waiting. And like every time before this, there comes a final shift. When our questions of when, turn to answers of now. And baby was coming. We got the mama back to the tub and within 6 minutes baby girl was born. It was a long and hard labor, a battle of will and might, and then a quick blessed emergence. Baby girl shot out toward me and I quickly placed her in her mother’s arms. We all sobbed with relief and praise on our lips. Those first few moments they were all falling in love by candlelight. It was peaceful and perfect. Placenta followed swiftly and then it was straight to bed to snuggle and rest. Through the challenges and what feels like the impossible, is the miraculous attainable. 💕

04/20/2024

Meeting new mothers has been an absolute joy! Some know exactly what they want, and others dance around options and discover new perspectives. Initially we start with meeting somewhere like a coffee shop, and if they are a distance away, we FaceTime. I love to listen and hear her background, her relationship dynamic, if she has other children and what those births were like, I love to hear her dreams and her fears, who she wants at the birth, if anyone at all. I answer questions and talk about my background. I am transparent about my biases and boundaries, and I always want to honor and cater to the mother and her desires. I believe in being mother led, in keeping the authority and power in her hands. I do not convince, persuade, or judge the choices she feels called to. I only love, support, and honor her. When the mother and I feel good about moving forward together, we do a verbal commitment to one another. We meet as often as she likes throughout her pregnancy, growing in our relationship. I have her in my home and I visit hers. When the birth arrives, I come when she wants me to. I set up the birth pool if desired, I massage when I can, and more than anything… it’s just a little reassurance most moms need. I often take pictures and video if requested, and keep the space tidy and relaxing. I keep her fed and hydrated. I pray and share my calm. Letting the mother discover what her intuition and body are telling her to do. When baby comes I encourage the golden hour of skin on skin and also support the release of the placenta. I help the mother to bed and bathroom, get laundry going and dishes done if needed. I clean up the birth space and help with cord care and weighing and measuring baby. I stay as long as they need me. I help with the birth certificate and I check on them periodically postpartum. When it feels right, after the birth, they give a monetary offering of their choice for my time. I don’t charge a set fee, I don’t have contracts, I don’t offer medical care, and I don’t have expectations. I serve from my heart and support any choice the mother makes along the way. It is a sacred and beautiful service and I look forward to serving many more. 🩶

04/15/2024

Wonderful things happen when women circle together… thankful for these ladies and our beautiful time sitting in meditation, sharing stories, delicious healthy meals, and making fresh bouquets. 🌻

04/15/2024

Thankful for my firstborn… my children have been my greatest blessings and teachers. Happy Birthday to my baby Joel. Giving birth 14 years changed me in so many ways. I can’t imagine a life without my kids. Watching them grow has been an honor and a wild ride. The teen years are so fun and I am enjoying them more and more as each year passes. Motherhood is my ministry. 💕

02/29/2024

February 23rd, 2024 I was called to my 13th birth. I instantly felt connected to this beautiful family and their little girl melted my heart. They had a home birth the first time with a licensed midwife and wanted less interventions this time. She went a week past her due date last time, and 2 weeks past with this one, but felt so much more peace knowing that was ok this time, considering a registered midwife would legally have to drop her at 42 weeks or pressure her to be induced. But we trust babies come at the perfect time. Her water broke early that morning and her waves were consistent, so she called for her birth team. Her sisters and I came and worked on filling the birth pool, boiling water all night. She labored on the toilet and a pallet on the floor snuggled up with her husband. Early morning came and she got in the tub and found warmth and relaxation. She was shaky and tired and eventually moved to the bed. She and her husband would sleep in between her waves while I rubbed on her achy hips and legs. Each wave intensifying and bringing her closer. She had been hoping to birth on a bright sunny day. And as the sun warmly shone through, we opened the curtains and windows and the room was bright and energetic. Birds were chirping in the background along with her relaxing hypnobirthing playlist. And then finally she said those 4 infamous words, “I can’t do this” with tears in her eyes. And that my dear, means you’re so close. She flipped onto her knees and slowly began to push. Listening to her body for that perfect pace. Little by little, baby began to crown. Once the head was born the mother began to sing 🎶 Our God is an awesome God 🎶 and everyone in the room began to cry and then the baby cried too. With perfect patience and what felt like slow motion, the rest of the body was born, and baby plopped right onto the bed. And the dad proclaimed “It’s a GIRL!” The mother picked her up, being the first person to touch her. No gloved hands managing or interfering. Just uninterrupted bonding. It was spectacularly serene. Our hearts are full of gratitude and I am so honored to witness another miracle enter this world. Our God is absolutely an awesome God!

02/15/2024

Thankful for this man of mine. The life we have created together, for the hard work and growth. The children God blessed us with. And the love we share! 🤍 ❤️

02/06/2024

Thankful for these amazing women sharing their birth journeys in our circle today. Community is such a huge part of motherhood. We are stronger together! 🫶🏼

01/26/2024

Save the date…

Come gather with us in Montrose.

Mothers of any season welcome, and children too.

A place to sit and listen, or tell your story.

Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond.

Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and make a new friend.

My place, February 6th, from 12-2pm.

DM me for rsvp and directions.

Xoxo

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