My Home Birth Story/ 46 Minute Natural Labor!

He's here!! And wow, it's story time!! The details of this birth are not ones I could ever have planned out, but we're so grateful baby boy is here safe and sound!
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[@jesseandjessicamatras5941]

Sitting here in tears listening to your testimony. It is so beautiful the way God cares for us in the hard times, even if we don't see it at the time. Thank you for sharing God's faithfulness through your trials. What a beautiful baby! Congratulations!

[@grandmasewhappyhomestead187]

Well said they couldn't have said it any better and they feel the same way.

[@-living4jesus4ever-]

Oh, Sister…I pray you read this comment. I believe I might know what’s going on! Your previous Lyme disease may have relapsed again, which is common when those with previous Lyme undergo major stress. This happened to me during my last pregnancy which pushed my body to the limits with 40wk 8-lb twins. I had 4 kiddos under 4 and my immune system shut down again and the Lyme bacteria escalated since those with Lyme can’t completely eradicate it but rather the bacteria moreso goes into remission when you’re in a place of more rest and healing. The light sensitivity, the dizziness and imbalance, the extreme fatigue, anxiety, connective tissue disfunction with ligaments and tendons, etc all absolutely make sense under Lyme. I could be wrong, but I care about you deeply, and I absolutely love your channel and hope this can shed some light for you to consider. What if you ask the doctor who helped you with your Lyme previously to test your current bacteria levels again with igenex labs? Mine relapsed and I’m undergoing herbs and doing various healthy treatments to get my levels back down again. I went from wearing sunglasses in the house and church because I couldn’t see without tears streaming and squinting to being able to have decently white eyes again. It was so isolating. I’m still working through the joint pain and various other things but I’m already feeling so much better. I pray you’re able to get this msg and somehow it can help give some insight. Praying for you, beautiful mama and sister in Christ. He is our Good Shepherd caring for us faithfully! 🩵🙏🌻

[@LepantoLemonade]

Wow. Theres another Momma that went through this & has EDS, Pots: Cameron Fradd Podcast. Vitamin Deficiency like low D (being indoors w/ kiddos/house responsibilities contributes to this) Viral loads from Seasonal influx also contribute to diminishing vitamins, Cortisol suppression and it winds up into a Storm. Dr Elizabeth Bright shed light on this with low Iodine, Fat, Meat consumption. Nutritionist Mary Ruddick speaks to the lack of Thiamine intake 🫂🌸

[@-living4jesus4ever-]

@@LepantoLemonade​​⁠ you’re so very kind to write me! I appreciate anyone who wants to share any thoughts. I will definitely look into that and appreciate your kindness. I haven’t heard of that doctor and podcast. Bless you. 🩵

[@LepantoLemonade]

@@-living4jesus4ever- Try looking for an Electrolyte supplement & of course not without consulting your Doctor. If they give the go: Brand to Brand will have variance so find the one you respond to! one *without* cyanocobalamin... just the essentials Magnesium, Potassium, Salt there are others with Calcium it really depends on your individual needs

[@wallowinthehallows]

@@LepantoLemonadeMary is/was my nutritionist. She helped me into remission with my autoimmune disease of Hashimoto’s and early RA. God bless her. Thank you for sharing her wisdom.

[@evieartsandcraftlover1079]

I lost my bub at 24 wks pregnant. It’s so beautiful to listen to birth stories right now, I find it reassuring that there are many births that end in healthy babies. And remind me of my previous healthy homebirths.

[@SuperSweetgirl007]

Praying the Lord bring you comfort and helps you in every single way 💗🙏🏼💗

[@anitat9447]

I’m so sorry for your loss:( do you know what the cause was?

[@evieartsandcraftlover1079]

No cause was found , mostly they don’t find a cause everything was normal , he was growing well early on , born a month small for his gestation though. I had a gut feeling something was off since conception.

[@leem200]

So sorry, praying for God comfort to you.

[@laurs5551]

Did you have your first as a home birth? Would you consider that?

[@cindyreeves5048]

Girl! You don’t look traumatized!! You look gorgeous. So sorry you had such a perilous experience during your pregnancy! So happy for you and baby!

[@nattamused9074]

My quickest delivery was probably about 45 ish minutes too. I don’t know, but definitely less than an hour, perhaps less than 30 minutes. My midwife couldn’t get there in time, but a friend who lived 6 minutes away made it. It was a difficult pregnancy with hyperemesis, and then the birth was hard. My daughter presented posterior and face first. And since I pretty much skipped stage one labor and dove straight into transition, her face was out, and for two killer contractions, she just did not budge. Thankfully, I had read Ina May Gaskin’s books, and knew what to do with shoulder dystocia, so I moved from kneeling to full hands and knees, and did some cat/cow, or belly dancing type of wiggling, while crying out to Jesus to save us and help us. He did. Baby was pushing (like standing strong) and I PUSHED and she came out. She was over 11 pounds. And I was bleeding too much. I remember passing out and seeing stars, and seeing myself in the tub from up in the ceiling. It was really amazing. But I slurred out “Give me the baby.” And when my friend held the baby on my chest, and near my face, and I could smell her, little by little I felt like I could breath again and get oxygen. I knew I needed to smell her to get the oxytocin I needed to absorb oxygen. And it worked. My husband is not supportive or helpful, so different pregnancies and births are very hard on the kids and I. I didn’t think I would have any more children after this one, but the Lord surprised me with my youngest. He had a much more normal delivery.

[@nataliaurozbarrero]

33 weeks pregnant and almost cried listening all you went through. So happy all ended up well. Best wishes 🧡🌸 You are a strong mamma!!

[@cindyclark9145]

46 minutes…you lucky beautiful momma!!! Your son is so handsome and precious!!! God has blessed you all so richly!!! I’m so hugely happy for all of you!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@momentswithalyssa]

Congratulations!! 🥹

[@alenakrainert8170]

Congratulations on the sweet addition!!

[@phyllistisler3293]

You are GRACE under fire..wowza! Major congratulations! 💐💐💐💐

[@donnaewert8556]

Congratulations! What a wonderful baby you have and testimonies too. ❤

[@laurateichman8774]

Congratulations on your sweet new baby!

[@lisamcdonald7125]

Congratulations Steph! He is absolutely adorable! Praise God he's here safe. ❤❤❤

[@lenafreeze7131]

Awww! “Lots of hair” that’s so beautiful! What a beautiful testimony! 🥰

[@angelagrassadonia1585]

Congratulations Steph & Josh baby is beautiful so big ❤ What a story!

[@evawiebe2548]

What a beautiful testimony! Thankyou for sharing this with the world! It was very encouraging for me. ❤what a beautiful baby! 🥹

[@pearlgood2853]

So happy to hear the safe arrival of baby boy!! God Bless you with the best health !!

[@tanyaclark3020]

Lovely story Steph, well done you and Josh. Baby William is a little sweetheart 🤗

[@rachellebrooke4614]

Congratulations! He’s precious! You look so beautiful too!

[@MrsAPeterson]

Congratulations! What a great birth story! You are blessed.

[@marykayosburn3446]

Thank you for sharing your birth story! Such a beautiful blessing to add little William to your family! God Bless!

[@Jac4]

CONGRATULATIONS FOR THE NEW MEMBER OF THE FAMILY 😘😍🥰❤

[@veronicabush9844]

What a beautiful story. I am so happy for you and your family. Congratulations and sending you love ❤

[@kindnessmatters4068]

So so happy for you all!❤ He is darling!!! 😊

[@lindasmith5190]

I am so thankful prayers were answered. He is beautiful.

[@hammettgirl]

You are amazing!! Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy!!❣️

[@mama_knitter]

Gorgeous baby, so happy for your labor after such a hard fought pregnancy. Bless you both!

[@lucyroberts2800]

Oh wow I seem to have missed your beautiful posts for some time and lo and behold a precious gift has been born . Congratulations 😻

[@patriciaskitch2341]

Congratulations on the arrival of sweet William 💙. He is a very lucky little boy. You are my super hero Steph! God has blessed you with a beautiful family.

[@sonettelabuschagne816]

He is so precious. So glad the delivery was so quick and special to you and your husband.

[@AliceHart-kz6cu]

oh my goodness!! your story was absolutely beautiful!!!🤍🤍 it was so touching, & and he is so adorable 🥰🥹

[@sarasipes9988]

Congratulations to you both! He is just precious! What a blessing.

[@kate_700]

Okay. The hair on the head as God hearing your prayers absolutely sent me to tears. You’re so amazing, Steph. ❤

[@debbiemccann3711]

Beautiful baby boy.Congradulations to you all.

[@noemilambert1412]

This story was soooooo heart felt to hear! ❤ really enjoyed the update! Rest and enjoy that little boy☺️

[@cindyhasty5663]

Absolutely precious

[@Abbie_Klein]

Such a beautiful birth story!🥹 he is perfect! Congrats!!

[@ramonaadams4540]

Congratulations on your new blessing ❤

[@lisaowens1684]

I’m sitting here crying congratulations beautiful baby so happy for you glad he’s here and healthy

[@vernaoyer295]

What a sweet baby birth story. Congratulations!

[@suefriesen1161]

Your baby is so adorable,I love his dark hair

[@olgag5649]

Congratulations!! He is so beautiful!!! God bless your family

[@jenniferb.7250]

Congratulations! When you talked about the hair, it gave me chills! May God bless your sweet family.

[@jessa4799]

that is SUCH a beautiful baby - huge congrats so glad you had such a wonderful miraculous birth - so so glad for you all!!! all Gods best blessings to you as a family

[@chrisprpich3278]

Omgosh he is absolutely adorable. I’m so happy for you and your family. Congratulations. 😊🇨🇦

[@oursweetiebirdshome]

What an incredibly sacred experience! Congratulations beautiful mama!❤

[@lisabyers2992]

What a sweet story..just like you…sweet, beautiful and kind. Baby boy has so much hair!! ❤

[@robindozier6529]

Such a journey you had...and a precious gift at the end which is really the beginning of another journey with being baby Williams mom. ❤

[@caridadrodriguez8623]

Congratulations!! He’s a beautiful little boy. You are truly blessed.

[@sharkeyboi6304]

How lovely to see beautiful mum with your gorgeous baby😊

[@lynnwarren6127]

What a testimony to our loving Father. Congratulations on your beautiful baby!

[@lovecooking8343]

Congratulations!! ❤❤

[@sandrawenger7921]

So cool to hear your story! What a blessing the way it ended - so quick and special with just you and Josh bringing that new precious life into the world!

[@sandravictoria614]

Congratulations to you both and baby William. God bless you all 🎉❤

[@ritabeckman5128]

What a beautiful blessing. Congratulations and welcome to little baby William Shepard ❤

[@bjrghoset9273]

Congratulations with your beautiful baby William 🩷🤩 You are certainly blessed!! 🌷🇳🇴🥰

[@jodyholland5912]

Congratulations!!!! He is just precious and you look so beautiful and happy. I’m so glad you had an easy birth and are feeling better. ❤

[@maryannkilduff8659]

That was such a beautiful and blessed birth story. I am so happy for all of you. God bless you and your sweet, adorable little William. I am so very happy for you and your beautiful family!! 💙🙏💙

[@rebekah3483]

Wow! What a beautiful birth story! I'm so glad everything went well! You're so strong! Congratulations!

[@ArmorsArrows]

Congratulations! I love birth stories! So glad you are feeling better.

[@nicolemassey2257]

Congratulations!! He is absolutely beautiful!

[@the.homestead.dietitian]

Wowowow GOD BLESS!!!! “I see hair” had me in tears! God is so good and faithful!!! So happy you, William, and your family are doing well ❤

[@LynetteYoder]

Oh Steph!!!😭 this was such a precious story!!! I’m so happy he’s here! He’s gorgeous!

[@lovelifementoring5399]

You went through so much and coped so well. What a beautiful baby! ❤ thank you for sharing and I’m so pleased you are feeling well again. ❤

[@elisewood]

He is a Redeemer ❤ 🕊️ congratulations Josh and Steph and family

[@katnuccio85]

Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful story!

[@overeasyacres]

This is the most beautiful birthday story! I am so happy for you and your family. I had two home births and look upon them as so very special. Congratulations! 🎉 God’s blessings to you!

[@blessedfamily79]

Congratulations to you and Josh! William is so precious! I'm so glad to hear that your labor and delivery went so smoothly. God is so good! ❤

[@judithbutler9695]

Absolutely beautiful story and baby! I’m sorry you had worries during your pregnancy! You were such a trooper🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻❤️🌟

[@mariareyesrosado425]

Congratulations! He is so precious and cute. God blessed him!!!❤

[@ValerieSaubrement]

Congratulations Steph! Baby William is as beautiful as your other kids and I am so happy that it went so well! I immediately clicked as I was excited to hear how it went. Thank you for sharing your struggles during pregnancy as well as it's easy to imagine other people don't have issues and yet we all do. I don't have kids but maybe someday. We are about the same age. I love watching your videos and being able to access your positive energy

[@carolwefel874]

Congrats!! Thx for sharing. Sorry for such a difficult time. So glad to hear it all went well in the end! What a sweet baby boy & wonderful family.

[@darrylodare6168]

Beautiful baby boy. Congratulations and blessings

[@katieclark6929]

He’s absolutely beautiful! I always think of my little babies as my sweet gift at the end of the pregnancy and I’m sure you feel the same way especially after this one. Congratulations❤❤❤

[@JoKemp]

Bless your heart! He’s adorable

[@pamelawolfe3844]

❤ Hes precious. Congratulations

[@marjiemadlena5871]

What a beautiful blessing sweet William is. God is so good.

[@diannajohnson9086]

Aww!! What a wonderful blessing little William is! He's so beautiful, and all that hair!!😍 Loved your beautiful birth story so much! God is so good!! CONGRATULATIONS!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Thanks so much for sharing! What a fun memory for you and your husband!

[@nancyfarkas3592]

OMG look at all that hair! So cute. Congratulations.

[@angelalynch9286]

Congratulations to you all, William is absolutely gorgeous xxx

[@TheAlaskanCottage]

Congratulations! What a blessing little William is. God is good.

[@connieclay5527]

I'm so thrilled for you and my heart is filled with joy for you all. What an awesome way God gives us blessings even in our trials. Your baby boy is absolutely beautiful and I love his name! I have a grandson named Rex Shepherd, and he does shepherd his friends so well. ❤❤ Praying heaps of blessings on your family as you rest a little and soak up the moments which go so quickly.

[@cherylmiller7208]

William is a beautiful baby boy! God blessed you in so many ways! So happy you are feeling better. You look amazing! Take care of yourself and that beautiful family God has blessed you with! 🙏🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@johnensminger7675]

Congratulations on the new one!! God bless you now! Thanks for sharing your life with us!

[@allisonbradburn1868]

What a beautiful story! Congratulations! I love his name . He is just perfect!!

[@Joanneofarc360]

Beautiful Birth Story!

[@sonyamowery2324]

Congratulations!! So very happy you both are healthy! So very thankful! God bless you and your precious family!

[@nancymosley708]

Oh wow. What a beautiful story after such a hardship. So thankful that you and William are doing so well and your husband was so supportive. May God continue to bless William. Praise the Lord that His word and the song plus a head full of hair gave you hope and much needed encouragement. Enjoy the baby snuggles. 💙

[@amandaeddington650]

Congratulations….He is precious! 🥰

[@jodydavis1384]

Congratulations and May God continue to Bless your family!❤🙏

[@katealison6087]

He is absolutely gorgeous! I'm so pleased for you that the actual birth and the time after have been easier than the last 9 months. That sounds like an incredibly difficult ordeal and you've done amazingly well to still make videos and function. A strong mama! Congratulation to you, Josh and the rest of the family on the birth of your beautiful William Shepherd - such a lovely name!

[@jacqattack9928]

Absolutely beautiful!!! I cried through most of it, feeling the emotions as you spoke. God is good 🙏🏼

[@maggieruedy7683]

Congratulations! God bless you and your family!!

[@melphillips8121]

Oh Steph! First off CONGRATULATIONS!! Also I just want to give you a giant hug! You are so sweet and lovely and it makes me so sad to think of you having so much stress and anxiety and health issues. Praise God for this new healthy miracle. Glad to see your happy smiling sweet face !

[@lisahall9226]

What a beautiful baby and a beautiful birth experience to have shared with your husband. Wonderfully strong name. You videos are such a blessing.

[@alisondoughty2194]

Congratulations on the birth of William.He is soo growing.Lovely time.😀🎉🐣

[@davidandruthmusic]

Thank you for sharing your birth story. I’m so sorry your pregnancy was so difficult and such a dark time for you. So glad you are on the other side with a sweet precious baby to hold. We have six children all home births but not easy pregnancies and I can relate to so many of the difficulties you described. You do such a beautiful job with your home, food and channel. I’m in awe! ❤️Ruth

[@mylittlenazareth4095]

Amazing!! I’m about 30 weeks with my 5th and a boy too! I have horrible HG pregnancies, as well. This was such an inspiration to me and exactly what I needed to hear!! Truly, such a blessing!!

[@Shelleyandthebosties]

Congratulations to you all! He is a beautiful blessing ❤❤❤