Homemaking Homesteader

My Grandson is Here!

My grandson Owen James was born on Sunday at 6:41pm at home with my friend and I as birth attendants.  My best and closest friend Sarah and I flew to Maryland on Thursday because my daughter was having a lot pre labor signs.  Friday and Saturday her labor started and stopped and finally on Sunday it kicked in for good.  She had a longer than expected labor for a second baby.  When Owen was born Sarah and I saw why this was.  Owen was born with his head in a “military presentation” meaning that the largest diameter of his head(across the brow) was what was born first as opposed to the crown of his head. My daughter did a fantastic job of laboring and delivering and the Lord was with us all each step of the way. There were many aspects of this labor and birth that were challenging to us all.  I saw in a powerful way that birth is a process..  a spiritual process that is; and not an aspect that is seen to the same degree as a hospital birth.  I knew this from my own homebirth experiences and Sarah and I were the ones to deliver Caden, her first baby, and we saw this..  but this birth took a lot more out of us mentally, physically and emotionally and we saw what it is to watch the hand of God carry us through.  I am home now and my entire family is praising Jesus for his grace, love, mercy, and wisdom.  We walk a walk of faith daily but rarely experience a walk of faith that takes you to your limits…  God is good all the time and today I am praising HIM for all He is..   

I would have loved to stay and soak up more of that newborn goodness..  but Sarah and I both had children and lives to get back to.  I hope to go and visit her again soon.   

Here are some pictures to share with you all..

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02:33, 2008-Sep-10 .. Posted by homesteadinthemaking

Again, Crystal he is beautiful. Congratulations!!
Thank you for sharing your story and I am so glad all went well. God is faithful.
Blessings,
Trixi

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08:20, 2008-Sep-10 .. Posted by Anonymous

Congratulations Crystal and whole family . What a blessing and so thankful all went well and a healthy baby was born.Thanks for sharing the story and the pictures !!! She is beautiful !!!
Congrats to the Dear Mommy , Daddy and Big brother too ;)
God Bless,
Holly R.
Easley, SC

awwww

08:52, 2008-Sep-10 .. Posted by TheGoodLife

How wonderful for you all!!!

It must be very special to be part of the birth.

Love Leanne

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09:48, 2008-Sep-10 .. Posted by Oakman

Congratulations! I also wanted to tell you how much I enjoy reading your blog and website and newsletters. Thank you.
Karen

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10:49, 2008-Sep-10 .. Posted by Anonymous

Wow, what a surprise!!! Congratulations to you all, he is just so precious. I'm so glad all went well.

Jenn
http://jennsnook.blogspot.com

Oh my!

12:51, 2008-Sep-10 .. Posted by madiantin.blogspot.com

Oh my good gravy! What a beautiful little boy! Many thanks to our Father in Heaven for this beautiful blessing. =) And congratulations to you and your daughter and her husband too! =)

Sweet little blessing

02:45, 2008-Sep-10 .. Posted by Anonymous

Crystal,
He is just precious. What a wonderful sweet little blessing. My prayers be with your daughter and new baby for great bonding, health and sleep. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Congratulations!

02:49, 2008-Sep-10 .. Posted by Anonymous

Your family has added another beautiful life!! I am glad that everyone is healthy. God is good and He was especially good to you. May His blessings continue to shine on them.

Another Mrs. Miller

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04:24, 2008-Sep-10 .. Posted by gabbie427

What a beautiful baby!!! Oh what a blessing to be there for the birth of your grandchild, again!!!! Thank you for sharing the joy and pictures with us.

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo

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10:40, 2008-Sep-11 .. Posted by Anonymous

Wonderful Crystal! Gorgeous child! Yay for you!
Dalyn
http://muckbootsnaprons.blogspot.com/

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03:50, 2008-Sep-12 .. Posted by Anonymous

He is so precious Crystal! I am glad that you and your friend were able to be there for the birth. Also glad to hear that your daughter and grandson are doing well.

Blessings,
Sarah

Naples, Italy

BRAND SPANKIN' NEW Grand Youngin!!!

01:47, 2008-Sep-13 .. Posted by MomTo7nGammy

Oh, Crystal, I am SO happy for you! What a blessing you were there and helped deliver this precious new life into the world! He is beautiful and looks none the worse for his entrance, does he? :-) Praise God -- He is SO good! I'm so thankful to hear all ended well even though the road sounded like it was perilous! Reading about it all brought on the tears!

I know I haven't written you before, but I've read your sites since I joined a few months ago and enjoy them all immensely -- even though your tutorials may sometimes be something I already know how to do, I just like the pictures and reading what you write! Isn't that funny!??!

I am also a soaper and am going to add you to my friends list. Please keep us posted about the new little one and blessings to ALL your family and the new parents.

In Christ's Unfailing Love, Rita :-)

Edited by MomTo7nGammy on 2008-Sep-13 at 03:51

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04:47, 2008-Sep-14 .. Posted by Abiga51

Congratulations on the grandson. Blessings.

Congratulations!!!!

07:31, 2008-Sep-14 .. Posted by countrymouse

Oh Cryatal he is lovely! Simply adorable! it brings back memories of my first grandson being born one year as the 22nd of this month! :-)
Luv,
Carrie

Congrats on your grandson!

01:49, 2008-Oct-1 .. Posted by MamaMaura

I just happened upon your creative homemaking site, and was led to your blog through that and am so excited to have found you! I live in SC and am a SAHM to our two children, Reilley - 21 months, and Layla, 1-month today! In reading your blog about the labor and delivery of your grandson I just want to say I whole heartedly agree with it being a wonderful challenge spiritually, physically and emontionally. I birthed our daughter at home a month ago and my husband was the only attendant (the midwife lives 2 hours away and made it 25 minutes after the birth) and it was the most wonderful experience ever! I'm so blessed to have found your blog and can't wait to continue reading!