BIRTH STORY | WATER BIRTH AT HOME

[@CalledtoCultivate]

If you want to hear my other four kids birth stories, they are on this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLNmeoBEWBlLUF5PLbqIfQsPJUKLJJo_jh

[@TheseDays]

Ah that discouragement is hard, but I love how your midwife reminded you that God knew when your baby would be born and he had a plan! So encouraging! I totally relate to how you feel about cervical checks! I always wait til the end for those because I don’t want to feel let down! That’s amazing you were already so far along!

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Thanks Jacki! Every birth has been so unique and this one was no exception. I’m very thankful for how it turned out! 🤗

[@TheMumfordMob]

Baby girl was born! Congratulations! I'm so excited to watch this tomorrow. Will be back ASAP!

[@TheMumfordMob]

I love that your oldest daughter got to be a part of everything, and that your kids got to meet baby right away. She’s so pretty! I love her cheeks!

[@CalledtoCultivate]

It was a special experience. She does have extra kissable cheeks! 😂💕

[@kathrynrouse2528]

What a beautiful birth story! I was already feeling the urge to have another baby and I think this pushed me over the edge, haha! I hope you are all just enamored with each other. ❤️

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Aw, thanks Kathryn. The last month of pregnancy is rough and postpartum can be challenging as well. But we have zero regrets about having these precious kids in our lives! It’s worth all the temporary discomfort and sacrifice. 🤗

[@jessih4301]

The compilation at the end had me in tears! So precious. Congratulations ❤️

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Thanks Jessi! I had a fun time putting that together. Pregnancy isn’t always easy, but it’s also such a special experience. 💕

[@stephanier1336]

Finally got some time to watch this. Congratulations on your new baby girl:)!

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Thanks so much! 🤗💕

[@daughterofthemosthigh3588]

Aww yay 🥲 so sweet! So glad God answered all the prayers for a smooth at home birth! What a sweet girl! Aww it goes by so fast. My 3rd is already 4 months old, feels like it was just yesterday! 🤍🕊

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Thanks so much! It does go by fast. Trying to savor it in the midst of the sleep deprivation. 😂💕

[@mamatofive1]

Ahh such a sweetheart!! 🥰 Congratulations again, my friend! So excited for you all ❤️ Thanks for sharing your story!

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Thanks Julie! Trying to savor the sweet moments in the midst of the busyness.

[@ashleydaugherty7710]

Congratulations and she is perfect! I wish my birth stories were like yours. Such a beautiful story to start the week. ❤

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Thanks Ashley. I know there are many stories out there. I definitely don’t take it for granted. 💕

[@seithrderash]

Congratulations. What a beautiful birthstory. :) Wishing you all the best.

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Thanks so much Stefanie! 😊

[@elizabethdarr7633]

She is beautiful! Congratulations! 💗

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Thank you! 🤗💕

[@ForgivenbyGod-t7p]

Congratulations! 🎉 💝 She does look just like her siblings! You had such a cute little baby bump! My belly got big, especially with my second baby. May God bless your family! ❤️

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Man I felt bigger this time around than I did in my previous pregnancies. 😂 but it always amazes me how God made women’s bodies to grow and change!

[@TheseDays]

Sounds so peaceful! Congratulations mama! I love how your daughter came in and wanted to meet her right away!

[@CalledtoCultivate]

She was so mature and calm throughout my labor. I’m glad she got to see what birth can be like. 😊💕

[@staceyr3534]

Congratulations!! What a precious gift from God!! Beautiful little girl!

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Thanks Stacey; she sure is! 🤗💕

[@Hopelb]

Oh my goodness 😍 she's beautiful! This made my teary. Congratulations! My baby is 15 months and I think I'm ready for baby #4.

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Thanks Hope! I can definitely relate to that heart stirring for another baby! That’s how I felt this last time too. They’re a lot of work; but so precious. 🥰

[@sydneyvermehren6705]

I think it's cool that you keep their names private. Very smart. More power to you. You are looking wonderful.

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Thank you! A little concealer can do wonders. 🤣🤣

[@Shoop8964]

She is sooo precious! Thank you for sharing 💖 congratulations Deanna! What a wonderful birth story!

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Thanks Shannon! 🤗💕

[@thetreasureinthefield]

Aww!! Congratulations!! Beautiful home birth 🤎 she is so cute!!

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Thank you Marisa! 😊

[@ciarrahoward1]

Congratulations!! I will be having a home water birth hopefully soon. So this was very encouraging.

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Thanks Ciarra! I hope everything goes smoothly with your birth as well. 🤗💕

[@SarahanneSchloneger]

Love birth stories. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@CalledtoCultivate]

I love hearing birth stories too! 🤗

[@motherhoodforhisglory]

Loved hearing how the birth went 🥰☺️ what a cutie!!

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Thanks Lauren! 💕😊

[@amandabolain5]

She is so precious!! 💕💕

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Thanks Amanda! 🤗

[@ryleeanfinson2693]

Can you share the playlist you made for your labor?

[@TheJohnsonCrew]

Congratulations!!! She is absolutely precious!! What an amazing labor & delivery!

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Thanks Sarah! I’m really enjoying all the newborn cuddles again. 🥰💕

[@TheJohnsonCrew]

@@CalledtoCultivate Awww those are the best!!!

[@carashinabery7972]

Congrats! I had my 6th on July 11th!

[@CalledtoCultivate]

That’s wonderful! Congratulations to you and your family! 🤗🎉

[@llcalo4424]

Yay!!!! Congratulations!

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Thank you! 😊💕

[@TheBabcocks]

Aww she's precious

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Thank you! 🤗💕

[@jessiekennis1536]

Congratulations!!!

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Thank you Jessie! 😊

[@HeatherMama7]

Congratulations! Such a sweetie! I have a weird question! Can you tell where you got the cute shirts in the bump pics? I need some cute ones! Thanks!

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Hey Heather! The shirts in the bump pictures are primarily non maternity shirts I could still wear in the first two trimesters. Then in the last couple of months I was raiding my husbands closet for his comfy shirts. 🤣 I tend to buy maternity tops from Target or Pink Blush. The non maternity shirts I purchased from a small business on the “Jane” website. Jane does have a great variety of small businesses that make cute seasonal or themed graphic tees. 🤗 A new brand I just ordered from recently is “crazy cool threads”. They have faith inspired graphic tees that I’m excited to start wearing once my order arrives!

[@HeatherMama7]

@@CalledtoCultivate awesome thanks so much! Any specific ones on Jane you like? Are they 100% cotton or a blend? Thanks again!

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Janes selection changes often, but I can usually find a faith based, seasonal, or teacher shirt. They’re usually printed on a cotton poly blend Bella Canvas tee.

[@laurabeth7755]

Congrats!

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Thank you Laura! 🤗👍🏻

[@livinglifeacademy777]

Congratulations!! Ain't God good!!

[@CalledtoCultivate]

He surely is! 🤗💕

[@joanna3367]

Congratulations 🥰💗

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Thanks so much! 🤗

[@ourblessedfamily6406]

Congratulations

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Thank you! 😊

[@amandabowen9791]

Oh this gives me major baby fever! I have 4 kiddos and my husband teases that he knows things are getting serious when I start sounding like a cow 🤣 Thank you for sharing your precious birth story with us. Your little one is beautiful 😊

[@CalledtoCultivate]

🤣🤣 That’s hilarious. I never knew I could make some of the sounds I’ve made during some of my labors. 😂 The baby stage is sweet in so many ways, but the sleep deprivation is not messing around!

[@amandabowen9791]

@@CalledtoCultivate for sure! That season is so tough. There are 16 months between our youngest 2. Our "baby" just turned 18 months. We definitely want another one but momma needs a bit longer of a break this time around ;)

[@courtneycrecca7750]

We welcomed our #5 the end of May 😁

[@CalledtoCultivate]

That’s awesome! Congratulations 🥳💕