Good things come to those who wait...

Shelly and Chris are such a fun and sweet couple that made me feel comfortable from the moment I met with them and their adorable son Jack. We talked about Shelly's previous labor that promptly started on her due date.....and then continued for 57 hours. She gave a disclaimer that "it really wasn't hard labor until the last 45 hours"!!!! She delivered naturally at home and was hoping for a shortened version of that labor for baby number 2.

Things could not have gone more different. Shelly and Chris patently waited, and waited and waited, until 11 days past her due date for their blessed little girl. Shelly text me at 1:17 am to let me know she was 2-5 minutes apart. At 1:58 little Crosbi Crockett was born. Luckily the wonderful midwife arrived a few minutes before. Although I was a bit disappointed to arrive after big event, I am sure if Shelly had to pick between the"marathon" labor or the "sprint," I am fairly certain she would take the "sprint". Welcome little Crosbi Crockett, you were worth the wait.

A Birthday Surprise

This past weekend I celebrated my 32nd birthday. I woke to my kids climbing onto our bed and singing "Happy Birthday." Shortly after my concert, I checked my phone. I had a text from Christina, who had gone into labor earlier that morning. We talked, and I started gathering my things together before heading down to Ladera Ranch.

I had never been to the Mahoney's house, but when I saw a minivan parked in front with the license plate that read "LV4BRTH" I figured I was in the right place. The house was warm and buzzing with activity. Christina, a doula herself, was calmly laboring in her bedroom. Her labor progressed quickly as she made her way to the warm pool sitting in her living room. A strong contraction, and an exam by the midwife and her assistant confirmed that the baby (who just hours before was "head down") was now breech.

A decision was made to head to the hospital and the Christina calmly and bravely knelt in the back of the van as it sped a few miles away to the hospital. At 10:13 little Caleb James was born, healthy and cute as a button.

There are not many birthdays that I can recall with great clarity, but I am certain that I will always remember my 32nd. A heartfelt "thank you" to the Mahoney Family for letting me be a part of Caleb's big day.