Your Nest Midwifery

04/04/2026

Gosh, I’m starting this one with tears in my eyes. It feels like the roots run deep with this mama. 12.5 years ago I was eager to attend this mama’s birth. We were fast friends and it was an easy connection. When her sweet boy made his entrance, we pulled out just about every medical skill we had. We grew together in this experience. It’s a true mark of character to see how people walk through the hard. And as much as we wish that everything in birth was always a straightforward experience… we all know, that is just not reality. This mama understands that. This mama is strong as oak. And she is one incredible mother. She navigates life in a way that is teaching her children so much. She teaches me, so much…

After that birth, I think we all thought their family was complete. But mamas know when that book is truly closed. And in the last years, that book opened right back up. They were eager and ready to welcome another pregnancy. She had learned so much about her body and her health over these years. She entered pregnancy knowing what her nutritional needs are and that movement is essential for her well-being. And she thrived on this routine in pregnancy.

It seemed she eased her way through this gestation, and to be honest, it seemed she eased her way through labor. She followed each wave with deep breaths and support from her amazing partner. She could articulate when things intensified and knew when she was ready for the water. Pushing came shortly after. And though this would be noted as the most challenging part of her labor, it was truly amazing to watch her work. And it wasn’t long before her baby came earthside.

He was here. He was beautiful. And joy filled the room🤍

Then a couple minutes later we started hearing some sounds in his breaths that drew us a little closer. We supported with some oxygen, but with some observation, we knew it would be best if our friends at the KH NICU could take a closer look. This strong boy took a one night stay at this fine establishment for some observation… they still don’t know why he took a little longer to transition, but there was no problem found. If I had a theory, this time around mom and dad were the decision makers. They were choosing and declining what was best for their babe. They were the drivers of his care. This was a drastic difference from previous experiences. They have a firm grasp that whether they are in or out of the hospital, they are well educated and empowered to make their medical decisions 🤍

Baby Watson David was born February 3, 2026. He weighed 8 # 14oz and stood 21” tall.

He is so well loved and embraced by his big brother and sister and I just love watching how he has drawn everyone even closer🤍

I admire you so much. You have chosen a lifestyle that can be hard to maintain in this era. You are intentional with low stimulation, health and faith. You value love and partnership and these humans you are raising are so lucky to call you mama. And I feel lucky to call you a friend 🤍 see you again in 12.5 years 😉

Being a low social media gal, she didn’t realize she initially declined a birth story… thank you for sharing now🤍

And THANK YOU to Kairos Midwifery, LLC and .birthcorner for the beautiful birth team🤍

03/19/2026

This mama has chosen to keep her birth story. She is truly a gift and I am honored to welcome our 3rd babe together. Welcome sweet boy! We are so grateful for the gift that you are!
Born 3/19/26 @ 12:35pm. He is like salve to a mama’s soul✨

03/17/2026

Birth has a way of rearranging you and deepening your understanding for existing.
From my perspective, this Mama took the lessons that were taught from her first labor, and it strengthened her. It secured who she is and what her needs are. She was not afraid to ask for what she needed and communicate the things that were important to her this time around. She was solid and seemed so secure walking into this labor.

Waters broke earlier in the morning and I came to check on her around 1 PM. She reported some light cramping but no contractions. Some hours later, she reported contractions started, and I made the plan to be back at her house at 5 PM. There was a comment that maybe I was there too soon… But from my observation, this Mom was advancing through her labor quickly and handling it so beautifully. We set up the tub and she got in. She spent some sweet time alone with her husband, then I could tell things were intensifying. We gathered in her room which she had intentionally made her cave. Requesting that it remained dark, calm and quiet. As contractions continued to grow in intensity, she would gather her strength and remind herself to only think and say positive things. Doubt would creep in, but she did all she could to make herself trust this process. For nine minutes the pushing was incredibly intense and she rode each wave. But before long, her baby was coming. She had requested to hear that her baby was restituting and when she asked if the shoulders were OK and I responded yes, she sunk right down and pushed her baby out with ease.

Sweet baby boy was born on March 14 at 6:39 PM. He weighed 10 lbs. 10 oz. and stood 24 inches tall! I wasn’t even there for an hour and 40 minutes and she worked this sizable boy down and out in such an impressive way. I am truly in awe of your work and so grateful to get to walk with you for a second time.

Callahan Ryan joins his big brother and man, oh man, is it going to be fun to watch them grow🤍

You and your sweet husband, make an amazing team! I hope you are both incredibly proud of your work…

Big shout out to .kairos.midwife and .birthcorner for making up a beautiful team✨

02/28/2026

The prodromal labor had caused many fits and starts. At some moments this was depleting. But this mama did not live there. She did what she could to make sure she stayed positive and kept going. She nourished her body very well and stayed active.

When labor came the contraction pattern was less rhythmic than her prodromal contractions. Still a bit of a mystery to me but this sweet babe was definitely on the way. I arrived at 10pm to what appeared to be a sporadic very intense contraction, between contractions that would be 8, 7, 6, 8 mins apart and more mild, though her mannerisms showed intensity was moving in the right direction. At 11:11 she requested the birth tub. Contractions stayed irregular. At 12:30 I suggested a trip to the toilet to move her pelvis and help encourage progress. And suddenly the intensity hit! And regularity came! With a few intense contractions, she was headed back to the pool and it wasn’t long before she was pushing. And woah, was she powerful! She pushed with great strength then right at the end eased her baby out.

She did it. All the weeks of work was worth it. He was here and he was beautiful ✨

Mr. Joshua James was born at 1:14am on February 24th, 2026 weighing 7 # 4 oz and standing 21.5” tall. He is a sweet little bean and is adored by his big brother🤍

It is such a joy to work with you again! You and your husband are an amazing team and it is an honor to watch you work together🤍

Thank you .birthcorner and her amazing bestie and doula for making up the awesome birth team!

02/24/2026

Best Valentine’s Day Ever! For her first 3 babes, they needed a little coaxing. 2 hospital inductions and her last babe needed some natural induction methods with her prior midwife. So when things started picking up on their own during her due week, it was a little curious… is this real? Oh it was real!
I arrived to find her hanging with her kiddos she would pause about every 4 minutes to move and breathe with a contraction, then would resume momming. Her kids were picked up and she shifted to a beautiful contraction dance with her husband. Whether standing, on hands and knees or walking through the house. He was so attentive and there for her every need. It was beautiful✨
There was a shift in intensity and we readied the pool. She requested an exam which showed it was time to get in.

It wasn’t long before pushing started ramping up. She would look up sweetly at her husband once in a while and say softly, “this sucks”. Then would sink back into her contractions and ride the waves of intensity, it almost appeared, with ease.

It seemed pushing wasn’t bringing the descent I would expect, I suggested a couple of position changes, and she was so responsive. So willing to do any little thing it took to get her baby here. She worked so beautifully. Soon baby was easing out.

Mom and dad both brought babe up to her chest. It was the sweetest joint catch. And babe was just beautiful 🤍

This was a gender surprise, so when it was time, mama announced with so much joy and some tears, “It’s a BOYYY!!” It was one of my favorite announcements and I couldn’t help but get teary.

Cyrus Wesley was born February 15th @ 8:05pm weighing 10 # 11oz and standing 22.5” tall. He had LOTS to say and has been so embraced by sisters and brother🤍

Wow. Just wow! I am still floating from your strength. This was a beautiful birth and I am so thankful to be a witness.

Thank you .birthcorner and for being there… what a dreamy team🤍

02/14/2026

Looking for a lovely part time rental? Know someone who is? These landlords couldn’t be lovelier🤍 great home in a great part of town🤍

Feel free to share!

Fully furnished entire two-bedroom home located in a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood with river access within walking distance. The two nearby river access points are ideal for paddleboarding, kayaking, and fishing (we have provided a kayak for your enjoyment)! Enjoy the privacy of a 1/3 acre, f...

02/13/2026

Appreciation Post! This girl is killing it in her preceptorship! I cannot wait to see the ways you continue to grow and support midwifery🤍

02/11/2026

Woah.

This poor Mama deals with prodromal labor, and for those of you who have walked through this… You know that it is emotionally and physically draining.

When this Mama woke up with some contractions it was really hard to know what was real and what was not? She would have some regular contractions and then they would peter out. They would seem like they were picking up and then they would spread.

I checked in again late morning, and it seemed like contractions were picking up in regularity. I asked if she would like me to come and she said yes however, she was still not sure this was the real thing… I closed up Clinic and hopped in the car to head to her. When I arrived, I considered only grabbing my prenatal bag out of my van to do an initial assessment and decide if I was going to stay for labor or go back to clinic. At the last second, I grabbed my birth bags.

As I walked up to the front steps, I heard THE SOUND!! I rushed in the door, opened my bags and tried to gather a couple of her supplies. But in the hurry, I heard my preceptor’s voice from 13 years ago... “When babies are coming quickly, all you need are your two hands”.

So I knelt down close to mom, and she exclaimed her baby was coming. She was incredible in this intensity. She reached down to guide her own perineum. As the head was born, I checked for a cord and with a little patience, I helped the shoulders come, then mom reached down and pulled her baby to her chest..

She burst out in tears and said to her baby, “I thought you were never coming!”

But she was here. In her arms. And both Mama and Baby were doing amazing.🤍

Sweet Eleanor Rose was born fast and furious on February 6th @ 12:13pm weighing 7 # 7oz and standing 21.5” tall. She had quite a bit to say about her journey earthside. And it took babe and mom some time to come back down from this whirlwind. But when they did, it was an instant, loving bond.

Dad you were amazing! Calm, collected and a great birth assistant. Thank you🤍

Big sister and brother love their new arrival and sister has already claimed Eleanor as her own😂🤍

Mama you are power and grace all in one! Thank you for letting me be your midwife! What a joy it is🤍

02/10/2026

Birth. Raw, brutal, beautiful, amazing Birth. Every time, is somehow worth it.

I love this mama. And was delighted to support her as a doula again for her second birth. And we all know, 2nd births are faster.. and 2nd stage is shorter, right? Welp. Birth had its own ideas for this mama.

Pregnancy had its challenges. Mainly navigating several big life changes while doing her best to sink in and nurture this pregnancy… while raising a toddler. Mamas are amazing. And truly don’t get enough recognition when pregnancy lands smack dab in the middle of so much life transition. But this mama is incredibly stoic. This stoicism carried through her labor.

Deep in her labor (after many hours of work) things were looking very familiar and similar to her first birth, it was hard not to let some defeat in. She worked and worked and WORKED. She utilized needed tools for pain management and promoting contractions. She expressed when she was frustrated and really just wanted to be done.

But she just kept going. And with her steady partner, her amazing sister and her incredible nurse midwife by her side she knew she was well held, but something was missing. She needed her roots near. She needed the sturdiness and the power of her matriarch to get to the end of this journey.

Her mama was watching her sweet toddler and did not hesitate to come when she knew she was needed. Though there was still some road to the journey, you could feel how much more complete she was having her mama near.

Her cervix was finally complete and it was exciting that 2nd stage was here! But, pushing was hard. And there were signs that baby was not happy. So with some time and a needed episiotomy, baby started to come… and the midwife helped prioritize mimi catching her grandson! It was amazing✨

Sweet baby boy needed some help with his first breaths and it was likely due to the tight true knot in his cord. But when the incredible team at KH acted quickly to help, baby boy took the baton and came in strong and vigorous to make it known he was here and happy.

Baby John “JJ” Bruno was born February 4th at 1:02am weighing 8 # 4oz and standing 21” tall.

He is beautiful and resilient just like mama…

It is an overwhelming gift to get to witness your strength. I hope you forever know how powerful you are. You truly go to the ends of the earth for your babies and they are so lucky to call you mama🤍

02/05/2026

20 years ago today I met this man. With a first glance from across a football field, we instantly knew life would never be the same. 2 decades later, Doug is my best friend, my love and my compass through every storm. How did I get so lucky?

But what you may not realize, is Doug is a foundational part of your birth team. He cares deeply for every family that walks through these doors. He makes sure I’m well fed and caffeinated for every birth😂 and he wipes my tears and loves each mom and babe in the hard times. He is an amazing human through and through and I know forever is not long enough for me to express how grateful I am for the ways he supports me. Not to mention, he’s the best girl dad on the planet!

So help me celebrate 20 years with this ‘behind the scenes man’ on your birth team. Without him, there would be no Your Nest. Love you Dougy🤍

02/04/2026

This mama has chosen to keep her birth story. All I can say is, mama I am in awe of you and your strength 🤍 baby boy born February 3rd @ 5:06am. .birthcorner and .kairos.midwife thanks for making a great team! And thank you for the beautiful place to welcome this little man🤍