My husband is currently traveling for work, he has traveled
before in other occupations as well. Although
I had become accustomed to him not traveling with his last employer and having
a schedule where we was home every day between 4:30 and 5 PM, which was really
nice.
When he started his current employment I knew travel was
going to be involved, and he started right off traveling about once a month he
would be gone anywhere from three nights to a week. At first it was so new I think both he and I
were excited about his complete career change that it didn’t really phase me. After the first few times, I found it was
hard to fall asleep at night and other than being able to feed the kids pancakes
and cereal for dinner, I did not really look forward to him traveling. He has not traveled the last few months but
was away this past week.
Even though it is not always fun being apart and it takes
some getting used to. I want to talk about
the benefits to having a spouse that travels for work. First it makes you appreciate them in a
greater way. I realize how familiar I
can be with my husband, taking out the trash, helping tuck the kids in at night. I know sometimes you can feel like your
husband does not help you as much as you would like, but I realize just their
presence in the home, makes a difference with how the kids behave, and the flow
of family activities, getting ready for dinner, cleaning up dinner, story time,
and just being together. When they are
gone, you realize how much they really do help.
Have you heard that statement absence makes the heart grow fonder? Unfortunately it’s true, sometimes we take
for granted our spouse. When he travels
I realize how grateful I am to have him.
It makes me think of the service men and women who travel and are deployed
for months and years at a time away from their families. It makes me think of the single parents who
parent alone all the time. It makes me
grateful for the jokes he tells, that when he is home sometimes I can think
they are annoying, but when he is gone, I miss the conversation, the you tube
video’s he has me watch, and the adult conversation he provides.
It is nice to be able to prepare quick and easy meals for
the kids while my husband travels, but then it is also nice when my husband
returns, I look forward to cooking and eating real food, instead of kid
food. I know it is fun for him to eat
out while he is traveling, but I also know he appreciates coming home to home
cooked meals, I will prepare his favorite dishes in the days of his return.
I am grateful that he is working and has a job, I am not whining
about his travel, and I am sure it is good for him to get a break from the
office and his crazy wife and kids at times.
Here are some things that help the time apart go
faster. I went to lunch with a friend
one day, visited another friend on another day.
My mom and sister so graciously took the boys and I out for dinner on
our normal “date night”, which I so very much appreciated. Because its things, like remembering tonight
is our date night and he is a way that makes you miss them more. My sister in-law so kindly offered to watch
the boys for a few hours on a Saturday so I could run some errands without
visiting each establishments potty and chasing a little one as you mom’s know
how that goes. I was extremely grateful
that my boys had fun, and a break in their routine and I also was able to
accomplish some things and visit, again things that help the time go by.
Another benefit to having your spouse travel for work, is
you have extra time to read, do those DIY projects, blog, or whatever hobby or
extracurricular activity you may have. I
know sometimes I want to read, write, or do something and my husband wants my
attention, or wants me to watch a show with him without my laptop in front of
me. When your spouse is away on travel
you can take advantage of the time to read that book you have not made time
for.
Thank God for all the technology we have these days, when my
husband travels the boys and I are able to Skype, text, and call which is a
huge benefit. If you have not tried Skype before I highly recommend it. Another thing I am
extremely grateful for, is my husband will text at night and see if baths are
done and he can talk to the boys before bed.
Many times with the time difference depending on where he is traveling,
when he is ready for bed, we can be just walking in the door from church, or an
activity. I am grateful that he will
find out when is a good time that the boys are settled and ready to talk on the
phone. I am grateful that he is
sensitive enough to be aware of what may be going on in our end of the world. 
Some other things that we try to do when we know he is going
to be traveling for work, is we will schedule a family outing or game night
right before he leaves and when he comes home, that way the kids have quality
time with dad before he goes and when he returns. I think it helps set the tone for happy
memories of daddy leaving and returning, instead of fostering a sadness that daddy
is traveling.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help or invite yourself over to a
friend’s house. I know I am very
grateful for the times family and friends know my husband is away and they
invite us over or out somewhere, but I also know everyone is busy with their
families too and sometimes might not know your husband is traveling for work. I know it can be lonely when he travels for
longer periods of time or in frequent spurts, and there have been times when I
called a friend and said hey I need some adult conversation and need to get out
of the house will you meet the kids and I at the park, or can we come over and
hang out for a bit. There have been
times when I needed help moving something or fixing something again, something we
take for granted is having Mr. Fix it around and handy, don’t try to do it
alone, if you need help ask a neighbor or a friend. I find people are usually more than willing
to help if you ask.
Last but not least, enjoy letting your kids build tents in
the front room and leaving it up since dad won’t see the mess when he gets home
from work that day. Enjoy sitting in the
backyard and watching your kids play, instead of constantly cleaning, and straightening. This is something I enjoy when my husband is
away for work, you don’t have to let your house be a disaster, but you can let
the kids enjoy their toys and wait till the evening to clean up before
bed. I find my kids are excited to help clean and
prepare the house the day or day before dad is coming home, they appreciate
that mom let them keep their Lego's out the last couple days but now it’s time
to clean-up and get ready for daddy to come home.
I hope some of the things that help us will help you the
next time your spouse travels and if you don’t have a spouse that travels, give
them an extra big hug and kiss and let them know how much you appreciate them
for whatever it is they help with; putting the kids in bed, cleaning up dinner,
or keeping the kids busy so you can clean up.
They do make a difference and it is nice to have two extra hands around
the house, make sure you step back and realize how life would be different if
they were not there to make you laugh (aka annoy you). Be grateful that you have someone lying next
to you in bed at night, even if they do steal the blankets or switch the
pillows, these are all the things you miss when they are gone. Recognize that both of you add to your family
and household dynamic, life and parenting sure is a lot more fun when you have
someone with you for the journey.
Thank you for reading if you’ve enjoyed the content you’ve
read above please share with your friends.
When Your Spouse Travels for Work
When Your Spouse Travels for Work
My husband is currently traveling for work, he has traveled
before in other occupations as well. Although
I had become accustomed to him not traveling with his last employer and having
a schedule where we was home every day between 4:30 and 5 PM, which was really
nice.
When he started his current employment I knew travel was
going to be involved, and he started right off traveling about once a month he
would be gone anywhere from three nights to a week. At first it was so new I think both he and I
were excited about his complete career change that it didn’t really phase me. After the first few times, I found it was
hard to fall asleep at night and other than being able to feed the kids pancakes
and cereal for dinner, I did not really look forward to him traveling. He has not traveled the last few months but
was away this past week.
Even though it is not always fun being apart and it takes
some getting used to. I want to talk about
the benefits to having a spouse that travels for work. First it makes you appreciate them in a
greater way. I realize how familiar I
can be with my husband, taking out the trash, helping tuck the kids in at night. I know sometimes you can feel like your
husband does not help you as much as you would like, but I realize just their
presence in the home, makes a difference with how the kids behave, and the flow
of family activities, getting ready for dinner, cleaning up dinner, story time,
and just being together. When they are
gone, you realize how much they really do help.
Have you heard that statement absence makes the heart grow fonder? Unfortunately it’s true, sometimes we take
for granted our spouse. When he travels
I realize how grateful I am to have him.
It makes me think of the service men and women who travel and are deployed
for months and years at a time away from their families. It makes me think of the single parents who
parent alone all the time. It makes me
grateful for the jokes he tells, that when he is home sometimes I can think
they are annoying, but when he is gone, I miss the conversation, the you tube
video’s he has me watch, and the adult conversation he provides.
It is nice to be able to prepare quick and easy meals for
the kids while my husband travels, but then it is also nice when my husband
returns, I look forward to cooking and eating real food, instead of kid
food. I know it is fun for him to eat
out while he is traveling, but I also know he appreciates coming home to home
cooked meals, I will prepare his favorite dishes in the days of his return.
I am grateful that he is working and has a job, I am not whining
about his travel, and I am sure it is good for him to get a break from the
office and his crazy wife and kids at times.
Here are some things that help the time apart go
faster. I went to lunch with a friend
one day, visited another friend on another day.
My mom and sister so graciously took the boys and I out for dinner on
our normal “date night”, which I so very much appreciated. Because its things, like remembering tonight
is our date night and he is a way that makes you miss them more. My sister in-law so kindly offered to watch
the boys for a few hours on a Saturday so I could run some errands without
visiting each establishments potty and chasing a little one as you mom’s know
how that goes. I was extremely grateful
that my boys had fun, and a break in their routine and I also was able to
accomplish some things and visit, again things that help the time go by.
Another benefit to having your spouse travel for work, is
you have extra time to read, do those DIY projects, blog, or whatever hobby or
extracurricular activity you may have. I
know sometimes I want to read, write, or do something and my husband wants my
attention, or wants me to watch a show with him without my laptop in front of
me. When your spouse is away on travel
you can take advantage of the time to read that book you have not made time
for.
Thank God for all the technology we have these days, when my
husband travels the boys and I are able to Skype, text, and call which is a
huge benefit. If you have not tried Skype before I highly recommend it. Another thing I am
extremely grateful for, is my husband will text at night and see if baths are
done and he can talk to the boys before bed.
Many times with the time difference depending on where he is traveling,
when he is ready for bed, we can be just walking in the door from church, or an
activity. I am grateful that he will
find out when is a good time that the boys are settled and ready to talk on the
phone. I am grateful that he is
sensitive enough to be aware of what may be going on in our end of the world.
Some other things that we try to do when we know he is going
to be traveling for work, is we will schedule a family outing or game night
right before he leaves and when he comes home, that way the kids have quality
time with dad before he goes and when he returns. I think it helps set the tone for happy
memories of daddy leaving and returning, instead of fostering a sadness that daddy
is traveling.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help or invite yourself over to a
friend’s house. I know I am very
grateful for the times family and friends know my husband is away and they
invite us over or out somewhere, but I also know everyone is busy with their
families too and sometimes might not know your husband is traveling for work. I know it can be lonely when he travels for
longer periods of time or in frequent spurts, and there have been times when I
called a friend and said hey I need some adult conversation and need to get out
of the house will you meet the kids and I at the park, or can we come over and
hang out for a bit. There have been
times when I needed help moving something or fixing something again, something we
take for granted is having Mr. Fix it around and handy, don’t try to do it
alone, if you need help ask a neighbor or a friend. I find people are usually more than willing
to help if you ask.
Last but not least, enjoy letting your kids build tents in
the front room and leaving it up since dad won’t see the mess when he gets home
from work that day. Enjoy sitting in the
backyard and watching your kids play, instead of constantly cleaning, and straightening. This is something I enjoy when my husband is
away for work, you don’t have to let your house be a disaster, but you can let
the kids enjoy their toys and wait till the evening to clean up before
bed. I find my kids are excited to help clean and
prepare the house the day or day before dad is coming home, they appreciate
that mom let them keep their Lego's out the last couple days but now it’s time
to clean-up and get ready for daddy to come home.
I hope some of the things that help us will help you the
next time your spouse travels and if you don’t have a spouse that travels, give
them an extra big hug and kiss and let them know how much you appreciate them
for whatever it is they help with; putting the kids in bed, cleaning up dinner,
or keeping the kids busy so you can clean up.
They do make a difference and it is nice to have two extra hands around
the house, make sure you step back and realize how life would be different if
they were not there to make you laugh (aka annoy you). Be grateful that you have someone lying next
to you in bed at night, even if they do steal the blankets or switch the
pillows, these are all the things you miss when they are gone. Recognize that both of you add to your family
and household dynamic, life and parenting sure is a lot more fun when you have
someone with you for the journey.
Thank you for reading if you’ve enjoyed the content you’ve
read above please share with your friends.
At different times throughout our life, my husband has had a
fluctuating income. He has worked in the
construction industry and in sales with commission only income. I know it can be difficult to budget and plan
each month, when each month your income changes and sometimes drastically. We have had times when my husband made $7,000
in one month and then only $2,000 in another month.
What has worked for us is we established our base
budget. What does it actually cost to
operate your household each month? Then
when we had busy months with overtime hours, and extra commission checks, we
would save anything that was over our base budget. I find it helps to save in a savings account
that you do not look at often, so you are not tempted to use the money you are
saving.
It is easy to get excited when you sell a big job and
receive a large commission check. It
sounds like fun to go shopping, or eat out and party with that extra
money. If you will save and plan for
months ahead when income is a little tighter, you will reap the benefits of greater balance in your finances and life.
As you get a handle on your budget, you will also be able to
have some fun with overtime checks and commission checks. I find if you will come up with the amount
you need to save for those slower months and save that money, then you will
also be able to purchase that larger item, or go on that trip you have wanted
to go on. There is room for both, so
it’s not only about saving and not living.
Growing up my father was in the construction industry so I
was familiar with the up and down income flow due to the seasons. In the construction industry, the summer
season is typically a busy season, with lots of work which provides an increase
in finances. Then comes the winter rainy
season, where many times you don’t work for days and even weeks, which brings
on a decrease in income flow. My husband
and I would budget and plan for the winter months which enabled us to live
comfortable without the stress and pressure of wondering how we would pay our
bills when he wasn’t working in the winter.
One year we had budgeted for the winter months and paid ahead
on all our bills. We planned a 15-day
cruise to Hawaii during the winter months when we figured we would not be
working much anyways. It turned out
perfect, not only were all our bills paid, our cruise was paid for and we were
away during a time we weren’t working anyways, we did not have to return home incurring debt.
You can also look at what is your average income over a
year, what did you make last year divided by 12 months. Then plan each month accordingly, this will
give you consistency, even when you feel you don’t have consistency in your
income. Knowing the average per month
you have to work with, will enable you to set boundaries so you do not find
yourself in trouble when you have a great month and spend all that money.
I know fluctuating income is not only in the construction
industry, but in a lot of sales positions.
You can have a great month where you sell a lot and then some just
average months, it is better if you will plan for times of increase and use
that increase wisely.
This will also help your spouse. I know as the one who does the budget and the
planner of the two of us. It is not fun
to budget when you do not know what you will have to work with. When you have a set monthly budget and plan
accordingly it makes budgeting more attainable even with a fluctuating
income.
If you have a fluctuating income commit now to work within
your monthly average, save anything extra that comes in for those tighter
months. You will see greater peace of
mind, less stress, and greater unity in your marriage. Planning for those tighter months will help
you not go deeper into debt in those slower months, or for Christmas when it is
raining and you might have less work. I know if you are already in your slower months and have not planned properly it can seem easier said than done. I have been there, everyone has to start somewhere. If you are in that situation I recommend you look over your expenses and cut anything you can, negotiate on your plans and services to get the best bang for your buck and then when you do have a great month, live within your set budget and save the extra, or use the extra to pay ahead on bills, or pay off debt. The idea is to purpose to find your average monthly income and to live within a budget. It is in changing your habits of spending, shopping, and eating out that you will have a better handle on your finances.
Thank you for reading if you’ve enjoyed the content you’ve
read above please share with your friends.
How to Budget on a Fluctuating Income
How to Budget on a Fluctuating Income
At different times throughout our life, my husband has had a
fluctuating income. He has worked in the
construction industry and in sales with commission only income. I know it can be difficult to budget and plan
each month, when each month your income changes and sometimes drastically. We have had times when my husband made $7,000
in one month and then only $2,000 in another month.
What has worked for us is we established our base
budget. What does it actually cost to
operate your household each month? Then
when we had busy months with overtime hours, and extra commission checks, we
would save anything that was over our base budget. I find it helps to save in a savings account
that you do not look at often, so you are not tempted to use the money you are
saving.
It is easy to get excited when you sell a big job and
receive a large commission check. It
sounds like fun to go shopping, or eat out and party with that extra
money. If you will save and plan for
months ahead when income is a little tighter, you will reap the benefits of greater balance in your finances and life.
As you get a handle on your budget, you will also be able to
have some fun with overtime checks and commission checks. I find if you will come up with the amount
you need to save for those slower months and save that money, then you will
also be able to purchase that larger item, or go on that trip you have wanted
to go on. There is room for both, so
it’s not only about saving and not living.
Growing up my father was in the construction industry so I
was familiar with the up and down income flow due to the seasons. In the construction industry, the summer
season is typically a busy season, with lots of work which provides an increase
in finances. Then comes the winter rainy
season, where many times you don’t work for days and even weeks, which brings
on a decrease in income flow. My husband
and I would budget and plan for the winter months which enabled us to live
comfortable without the stress and pressure of wondering how we would pay our
bills when he wasn’t working in the winter.
One year we had budgeted for the winter months and paid ahead
on all our bills. We planned a 15-day
cruise to Hawaii during the winter months when we figured we would not be
working much anyways. It turned out
perfect, not only were all our bills paid, our cruise was paid for and we were
away during a time we weren’t working anyways, we did not have to return home incurring debt.
You can also look at what is your average income over a
year, what did you make last year divided by 12 months. Then plan each month accordingly, this will
give you consistency, even when you feel you don’t have consistency in your
income. Knowing the average per month
you have to work with, will enable you to set boundaries so you do not find
yourself in trouble when you have a great month and spend all that money.
I know fluctuating income is not only in the construction
industry, but in a lot of sales positions.
You can have a great month where you sell a lot and then some just
average months, it is better if you will plan for times of increase and use
that increase wisely.
This will also help your spouse. I know as the one who does the budget and the
planner of the two of us. It is not fun
to budget when you do not know what you will have to work with. When you have a set monthly budget and plan
accordingly it makes budgeting more attainable even with a fluctuating
income.
If you have a fluctuating income commit now to work within
your monthly average, save anything extra that comes in for those tighter
months. You will see greater peace of
mind, less stress, and greater unity in your marriage. Planning for those tighter months will help
you not go deeper into debt in those slower months, or for Christmas when it is
raining and you might have less work. I know if you are already in your slower months and have not planned properly it can seem easier said than done. I have been there, everyone has to start somewhere. If you are in that situation I recommend you look over your expenses and cut anything you can, negotiate on your plans and services to get the best bang for your buck and then when you do have a great month, live within your set budget and save the extra, or use the extra to pay ahead on bills, or pay off debt. The idea is to purpose to find your average monthly income and to live within a budget. It is in changing your habits of spending, shopping, and eating out that you will have a better handle on your finances.
Thank you for reading if you’ve enjoyed the content you’ve
read above please share with your friends.
With
my third pregnancy I learned in a greater way that each pregnancy and delivery
is different. I learned not to be in a
hurry and to truly rest in God. I had a
great pregnancy with no morning sickness or complications, but because my other
two boys were born before there due date, I thought for sure my third born
would be born early too. I planned and took time off work well in
advance before my due date, planning on an early birth.
I
was due on April 15th and on Monday April 4th I started
having light contractions. My husband at
this time was working a little over an hour away, which had me on edge because
I had my babies quickly I was concerned if he would make it on time if I went
into labor. Having this concern produced
anxiety in me in these last few weeks.
That Monday April 4th I called Jeff at work saying I think it
was time. Because Manny was born so
quick I was erring on the side of caution as to get to the hospital quick so we
wouldn’t have to race there like last time.
I know after having two babies you would think I would be able to tell
the difference between Braxton hicks and real contractions but again because
the anxiety I was having I was sure it was time. I called my mom and sister as well who would
watch my other two children, as soon as my husband, mom and sister arrived to
watch the boys my contractions stopped.
When
I called my husband telling him I think I am in labor, he called our church to
ask for prayer. I remember after he
arrived home and realized I was not in labor, he called to tell the church it
was a false alarm, I remember feeling embarrassed and a little frustrated that
he called so quickly before he arrived home.
Which after the fact I apologized to him for being edgy over that. I should be grateful that my husband thought
of calling and getting others praying for us.
Instead of being focused on the fact that it was false labor and you had
people praying when it was nothing. So
silly when I think about it now.
Even
though my contractions stopped I still thought for sure the baby would come
that night or definitely that week because I never had false labor with the
other two or any Braxton hicks, well boy was I wrong, that week came and went
and every day I kept wondering if that would be the day the baby would come and
nothing.
Well
every day I just kept trying to stay busy cleaning and preparing to be ready
for my baby’s arrival. I would go on
walks and pray that all would be supernatural and thank God it was, God is so
faithful and so good, I am so grateful for the privilege to carry children and
give birth. I am amazed at each
pregnancy and delivery at the true miracle childbirth really is. And I stand in awe of God’s greatness and
goodness each time I have had the privilege to experience such wonderful deliveries.
I
was scheduled for a doctor appointment on my due date at 7:45 AM well I woke up
around 4:30 in the morning with some light cramps, and so I thought maybe today
is the day, I knew I had prayed that I would not be induced. I got up and took a shower and got dressed to
see if my contractions would stop or continue and they continued, so I woke my
husband and called my mom and sister around 5 AM to see if she could come watch
the boys. We left for the hospital
around 6 AM arrived at 6:30 AM and Matteo was born at 7:11 AM. Matteo Elijah Briggs, Born 4/15/2011 @ 7:11
a.m. – 8lbs., 4oz., 21”.
It
was the perfect amount of time, I had time to get checked in, actually get in a
gown this time, and they checked the baby’s heartbeat, I felt settled and ready
to birth, instead of the panic that was on my last delivery.
I
had a great nurse, who connected with what I wanted, I told her I did not want
an IV, this was my third baby, I had my babies quick, when we arrived at the
hospital I was dilated to 7 and was very calm.
I remember her saying “okay looks like you know what you are doing I’m
excited to see a quick birth.” The nurse
was amazed at how quick and easy everything was and I was grateful it was quick
but not scary quick like my previous one.
I am also grateful for how God lines things up. When we arrived at the hospital to check in,
my doctor was there even though she was not scheduled to be in that morning she
was scheduled to be at her office remember I had an appointment that very
morning, she was not even in her scrubs, as soon as she knew we were checking
in, she got into scrubs and prepared for the birth.
I
know the reason why I have had easy deliveries, is because I read the book by
Jackie Mize and grabbed hold of the truth that we were created to give birth,
and it does not have to be horrible. I
know because I listened to the audio version of the book frequently, every time
I went into labor, I had the confessions, and scriptures from the bible
memorized and that is what helps me remain calm and focused. I would replay Jackie’s voice in my head. I know we have had the right nurse for each
delivery that we needed because we prayed for all right doctors and
nurses. This is very important, the
nurses are the ones you will spend most of your time with, the doctor comes in
for the delivery, but the moments before and after are spent with your nurse,
you want to invest time in praying for who will be supporting you, working with
you in labor and tending to you and your baby after.
I
highly recommend Supernatural Childbirth below are links where you can purchase
your copy and start reading today, no matter how far along you are, or even if
you have a desire to be pregnant in the near future.
I
have blogged about my first birth story here http://goo.gl/01f8M2
and my second birth story here http://goo.gl/gpGO4I
if you would like to read them.
Thank
you for reading if you’ve enjoyed the content you’ve read above please share
with your friends.
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My Birth Story-Baby #3
My Birth Story-Baby #3
With
my third pregnancy I learned in a greater way that each pregnancy and delivery
is different. I learned not to be in a
hurry and to truly rest in God. I had a
great pregnancy with no morning sickness or complications, but because my other
two boys were born before there due date, I thought for sure my third born
would be born early too. I planned and took time off work well in
advance before my due date, planning on an early birth.
I
was due on April 15th and on Monday April 4th I started
having light contractions. My husband at
this time was working a little over an hour away, which had me on edge because
I had my babies quickly I was concerned if he would make it on time if I went
into labor. Having this concern produced
anxiety in me in these last few weeks.
That Monday April 4th I called Jeff at work saying I think it
was time. Because Manny was born so
quick I was erring on the side of caution as to get to the hospital quick so we
wouldn’t have to race there like last time.
I know after having two babies you would think I would be able to tell
the difference between Braxton hicks and real contractions but again because
the anxiety I was having I was sure it was time. I called my mom and sister as well who would
watch my other two children, as soon as my husband, mom and sister arrived to
watch the boys my contractions stopped.
When
I called my husband telling him I think I am in labor, he called our church to
ask for prayer. I remember after he
arrived home and realized I was not in labor, he called to tell the church it
was a false alarm, I remember feeling embarrassed and a little frustrated that
he called so quickly before he arrived home.
Which after the fact I apologized to him for being edgy over that. I should be grateful that my husband thought
of calling and getting others praying for us.
Instead of being focused on the fact that it was false labor and you had
people praying when it was nothing. So
silly when I think about it now.
Even
though my contractions stopped I still thought for sure the baby would come
that night or definitely that week because I never had false labor with the
other two or any Braxton hicks, well boy was I wrong, that week came and went
and every day I kept wondering if that would be the day the baby would come and
nothing.
Well
every day I just kept trying to stay busy cleaning and preparing to be ready
for my baby’s arrival. I would go on
walks and pray that all would be supernatural and thank God it was, God is so
faithful and so good, I am so grateful for the privilege to carry children and
give birth. I am amazed at each
pregnancy and delivery at the true miracle childbirth really is. And I stand in awe of God’s greatness and
goodness each time I have had the privilege to experience such wonderful deliveries.
I
was scheduled for a doctor appointment on my due date at 7:45 AM well I woke up
around 4:30 in the morning with some light cramps, and so I thought maybe today
is the day, I knew I had prayed that I would not be induced. I got up and took a shower and got dressed to
see if my contractions would stop or continue and they continued, so I woke my
husband and called my mom and sister around 5 AM to see if she could come watch
the boys. We left for the hospital
around 6 AM arrived at 6:30 AM and Matteo was born at 7:11 AM. Matteo Elijah Briggs, Born 4/15/2011 @ 7:11
a.m. – 8lbs., 4oz., 21”.
It
was the perfect amount of time, I had time to get checked in, actually get in a
gown this time, and they checked the baby’s heartbeat, I felt settled and ready
to birth, instead of the panic that was on my last delivery.
I
had a great nurse, who connected with what I wanted, I told her I did not want
an IV, this was my third baby, I had my babies quick, when we arrived at the
hospital I was dilated to 7 and was very calm.
I remember her saying “okay looks like you know what you are doing I’m
excited to see a quick birth.” The nurse
was amazed at how quick and easy everything was and I was grateful it was quick
but not scary quick like my previous one.
I am also grateful for how God lines things up. When we arrived at the hospital to check in,
my doctor was there even though she was not scheduled to be in that morning she
was scheduled to be at her office remember I had an appointment that very
morning, she was not even in her scrubs, as soon as she knew we were checking
in, she got into scrubs and prepared for the birth.
I
know the reason why I have had easy deliveries, is because I read the book by
Jackie Mize and grabbed hold of the truth that we were created to give birth,
and it does not have to be horrible. I
know because I listened to the audio version of the book frequently, every time
I went into labor, I had the confessions, and scriptures from the bible
memorized and that is what helps me remain calm and focused. I would replay Jackie’s voice in my head. I know we have had the right nurse for each
delivery that we needed because we prayed for all right doctors and
nurses. This is very important, the
nurses are the ones you will spend most of your time with, the doctor comes in
for the delivery, but the moments before and after are spent with your nurse,
you want to invest time in praying for who will be supporting you, working with
you in labor and tending to you and your baby after.
I
highly recommend Supernatural Childbirth below are links where you can purchase
your copy and start reading today, no matter how far along you are, or even if
you have a desire to be pregnant in the near future.
I
have blogged about my first birth story here http://goo.gl/01f8M2
and my second birth story here http://goo.gl/gpGO4I
if you would like to read them.
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