And so here we are at almost 15 weeks. I’m pregnant. Baby looks good. My placenta is free from molar tissue. I have one more hurdle (the anatomy scan at 20 weeks with MFM) and then I’m free to birth however I want (out of the hospital ideally). What a journey it’s been.

This is probably my FINAL collection of favorites from 2021. As I wrap this series up - I’m just overwhelmed with gratitude. 2021 was an immensely challenging year for me personally (I experienced a partial molar pregnancy, as well as two other losses, as well as a nasty COVID infection). The birth community, my clients, and our friends truly helped us shoulder burden after burden. I’m so thankful that I was able to keep working…and that we made it to the hope of a new year. So thank you again - for your love, support, understanding, and presence.

One of my favorite parts of sharing ‘my favorites’ is seeing how different and varied each of these stories are…and yet also recognizing that at the core - they’re the same. All of these families approached their births with deep love, courage, and hope.