tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223966294194668259.post9019114799915617880..comments2024-02-10T08:31:58.242+00:00Comments on On the First Day of Marriage: *Nellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14607947950130398045noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223966294194668259.post-20709860131725622512014-04-12T05:07:04.975+01:002014-04-12T05:07:04.975+01:00I've just re-read this as I wait for my own la...I've just re-read this as I wait for my own labour .... amazing Nell! (And gosh I'm hoping your next one will be far, far shorter .... ) Kellie xxdear olivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03759035094543810261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223966294194668259.post-46032991925230037942012-04-29T08:02:18.873+01:002012-04-29T08:02:18.873+01:00A beautifully written post Nell. you are a champi...A beautifully written post Nell. you are a champion - 40 hours!! How nice to have this to look back on and read in the future years xxAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14697932926715802541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223966294194668259.post-56377964284512640672012-04-26T17:40:35.179+01:002012-04-26T17:40:35.179+01:00What an incredible experience! Thank you so much f...What an incredible experience! Thank you so much for sharing your sweet Josephine's birth story. I absolutely loved your confidence and faith in your body's ability to bring Josephine into the world, the love between you and your husband, and how you embraced the bumps in the road along the way. 40 hours of labor seems exhausting (physically, emotionally, spiritually) but you seemed to have rocked it! I have so much respect for you Nell :) seriously, one of the most beautiful birth stories I've read! Again, thank you for sharing. I can't wait to share your post with a few friends who love birth stories too :-)Haleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05139200520564451218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223966294194668259.post-85427911589275641072012-04-25T16:24:47.816+01:002012-04-25T16:24:47.816+01:00wow nell, this is an amazing story and written so ...wow nell, this is an amazing story and written so beautifully. i won't be having a baby any time soon but i will definitely be keeping this bookmarked for the future :) xxSamantha Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03020505539413299745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223966294194668259.post-33712307918970856102012-04-24T04:10:07.226+01:002012-04-24T04:10:07.226+01:00Beautiful birth story! Absolutely beautiful. There...Beautiful birth story! Absolutely beautiful. There aren't enough positive birth stories being spread around so to share yours with the world is a wonderful and special thing. Thank you...<br />(I had a homebirth 9 weeks ago, so our little ones are a similar age :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223966294194668259.post-52852618345021555892012-04-24T04:09:27.586+01:002012-04-24T04:09:27.586+01:00Beautiful birth story! Absolutely beautiful. There...Beautiful birth story! Absolutely beautiful. There aren't enough positive birth stories being spread around so to share yours with the world is a wonderful and special thing. Thank you...<br />(I had a homebirth 9 weeks ago, so our little ones are a similar age :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223966294194668259.post-53882308532570813002012-04-21T11:42:38.574+01:002012-04-21T11:42:38.574+01:00Hey Nell,
It's a beautiful birth story, one ...Hey Nell, <br /><br />It's a beautiful birth story, one that above all, shows your tremendous strength of character. After all that time you were still determined to have – and HAD – your natural birth. Despite my labor being a short one there was a couple of hour there of such intense pain, and for you to have gone through so much of it and still say no to pain relief is really amazing. You should be so completely proud of yourself. Well done, the three of you. xxxmama bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06404136392322995827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223966294194668259.post-21489827452054769812012-04-21T09:16:21.529+01:002012-04-21T09:16:21.529+01:00Nell I am sitting here sobbing! It was when Ben sa...Nell I am sitting here sobbing! It was when Ben said it's a girl! Floods of tears! Well done you awesome, brave, strong woman you! Your birth story is practically the same as mine in nearly every way. With Charlie I wanted a home water birth. I managed 40 hours of shockingly strong contractions at home, before being told at 7cms he wasn't coming out. We were transferred in to St Michaels by ambulance... where I 'gave in' and had an epidural as I was shattered. I feel like driving over to Bath and hugging you! Big love xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13040353344976742981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223966294194668259.post-2675819352135607632012-04-20T18:00:39.640+01:002012-04-20T18:00:39.640+01:00Thank you for sharing such an intimate story of ho...Thank you for sharing such an intimate story of how your little girl made it into the world. So brave, so beautiful you are!emilyclarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18083829971166295179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223966294194668259.post-9247432466116458092012-04-20T12:25:39.427+01:002012-04-20T12:25:39.427+01:00your strength...incredible. xyour strength...incredible. xKristi https://www.blogger.com/profile/11705991193795143119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223966294194668259.post-74856325002506158922012-04-19T22:42:03.546+01:002012-04-19T22:42:03.546+01:00What an awesome story. I'm glad that you got t...What an awesome story. I'm glad that you got to labor and make decisions on your own and not be forced into anything, that's what's important. <br /><br />What a gorgeous baby as well. <br /><br />I had my little girl, (a vbac) at home, unmedicated 8 months ago and there is nothing like getting to make those choices on your own and being supported, which you were! Hurray for being so strong and determined to handle such a long labor-BUT SO WORTH IT TOO! <br /><br />blessings to your beautiful family.Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624349621537848131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223966294194668259.post-6917136512247411032012-04-19T22:28:02.688+01:002012-04-19T22:28:02.688+01:00Nell, this is one of the most beautiful, inspiring...Nell, this is one of the most beautiful, inspiring, determined, eloquent, emotional, honest birth stories that I've ever had the privilege of reading. I've read it now so many times, gobbling up every last word each time and greedily wishing there were more. But I guess there is as now we get to read all about life as a family of three. Seriously, I feel like my heart could burst. <br /><br />I wish I had been as brave and determined as you first time around. I'm so happy you no longer feel any disappointment as to the way everything turned out. I would've come over there and slapped you silly if you did! All 3 of you did an amazing job. xx<br /><br />Ps Josephine looks like Ben in that photo : )fast times in münchen.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10420975006395069417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223966294194668259.post-45697708023995727442012-04-17T23:31:23.621+01:002012-04-17T23:31:23.621+01:00Beautiful Nell. At so many points I felt as though...Beautiful Nell. At so many points I felt as though I was reading my own birth story. Your determination is something you should be incredibly proud of. Thanks for sharing xxhello milkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05146990175181496911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223966294194668259.post-49038272593771228952012-04-17T12:56:48.172+01:002012-04-17T12:56:48.172+01:00such a beautifully expressed story nell. what a lo...such a beautifully expressed story nell. what a lovely family you lot are :) thanks so much for sharing xflora bloomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10145683535627564180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223966294194668259.post-18540771484821678722012-04-16T23:36:20.925+01:002012-04-16T23:36:20.925+01:00When I have a baby, I want you there! xxxxxxxxWhen I have a baby, I want you there! xxxxxxxxDorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13342128873720713085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223966294194668259.post-25351201346031325062012-04-16T20:56:49.490+01:002012-04-16T20:56:49.490+01:00:-) :-) :-)
Do you know for the first time in 2 1...:-) :-) :-)<br /><br />Do you know for the first time in 2 1/4 years since Flo was born I've dreaded the thought of labour again and reading this has made me think that perhaps it'll not be so bad at all. <br /><br />Wonderful story, beautiful baby. XFayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504974441292914074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223966294194668259.post-34695977191860000992012-04-16T17:52:48.107+01:002012-04-16T17:52:48.107+01:00What an amazing & beautiful birthing story, Ne...What an amazing & beautiful birthing story, Nell!! I totally teared up while reading...Thank you for sharing such an intimate & important part of your guys' life story!! You both should be proud of how brave & strong you were! :) xoxo.meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08837444866847739202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223966294194668259.post-50971194806773064372012-04-16T14:13:14.896+01:002012-04-16T14:13:14.896+01:00Inspiring stuff lady. I've been so keen to hea...Inspiring stuff lady. I've been so keen to hear your birth story (I still can't get enough!) - and it was such a beautiful read. There were tears.. Will be such a lovely record for your little girl...x<br />Ps thanks for linking to my post. I even read over my story again. More tears. It really is a mind-blowing experience. We're so lucky, us Mamas xoscarlucindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16828867954532550108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223966294194668259.post-29750030650385895462012-04-16T12:11:26.718+01:002012-04-16T12:11:26.718+01:00Nell, I think it is incredibly gracious of you to ...Nell, I think it is incredibly gracious of you to share such an intimate moment in your lives. How lovely and special it was! Thank you for sharing this with us.Oh Abigailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07224256410210383104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223966294194668259.post-2083017170050377902012-04-16T10:53:04.513+01:002012-04-16T10:53:04.513+01:00omigosh, lady! that was one hellava marathon and y...omigosh, lady! that was one hellava marathon and you did it. loved reading your story and felt I was right there with you. The triumph is all yours -- well it should be -- you were a champ. a million more congratulations on a job well done. <br />and NICE ONE ben.<br /><br />p.s that phiney is one gorgeous little lady, have I mentioned ;)bron @ baby spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01664459733391996000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223966294194668259.post-61100098778876288002012-04-16T10:07:41.795+01:002012-04-16T10:07:41.795+01:00What a beautifully written birth story, Nell. I...What a beautifully written birth story, Nell. I'm sure little Josephine will love reading this true tale of her Mama's amazing courage, strength and willpower. So much of it is so similar to my experience during Everly's birth - it is uncanny. However, I wasn't as fortunate to be blessed with such lovely medical staff when I transferred to the hospital, and my story didn't end with empowerment and happiness likes yours did. But your story has given me trust that my next birth will be very different! xxxlittle wild moosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05472602907560952294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223966294194668259.post-89204227097699985822012-04-16T08:03:48.011+01:002012-04-16T08:03:48.011+01:00That is a truly amazing and inspiring birth story....That is a truly amazing and inspiring birth story. <br />Your words and explaination just wonderful.<br />I'm not sure how you did it! 40 hours... Wow wee! Impressive.<br />Although I was happy with my birth etc... I do wish now I had have put more thought into it. <br />Once again congratulations on the birth of little J. And thank you so so much for sharing.Sammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11894384858566782943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223966294194668259.post-57616292173486850312012-04-16T05:52:57.022+01:002012-04-16T05:52:57.022+01:00Beautifully written. From your story, I see how st...Beautifully written. From your story, I see how strong and courageous you are. You should be so proud of yourself. Congratulations again on birthing your sweet baby girl!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08264928287385599548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223966294194668259.post-70923596221790078702012-04-16T05:30:03.857+01:002012-04-16T05:30:03.857+01:00beautiful Nell. My sister just gave birth to my ni...beautiful Nell. My sister just gave birth to my niece this weekend and although the birth wasn't the postive story she hoped for all is well in the end. love how strong you are and how much you believed in yourself. xxLittle Paper Treeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02345903055056613782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223966294194668259.post-52587759868784906192012-04-16T03:10:01.794+01:002012-04-16T03:10:01.794+01:00This is so beautiful!! Thank you for sharing!This is so beautiful!! Thank you for sharing!jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646940038770763357noreply@blogger.com