Definition of a Midwife

 "A women skilled in aiding in the delivery of babies"

Hmmm... That is an accurate definition but my experience brought to light so much more.

I have alot of feelings I want to express about the midwife that Big Daddy and I chose to help with the delivery of Chayden, but it seems that words just are not enough. So I will leave you with a few pictures and words and I hope you can see the definition above is just one tiny part of what my Midwife does.

Do you recognize the look in her eyes? It's the look of love and admiration. A look that comes from the heart and not just the eyes.

A smile so contagious that even a hard laboring mama can appreciate it. A gentle touch that makes the most painful contractions roll in and out like a gentle tide.

The creation of an environment so easy and relaxed that even while being 6-8 centimeters dilated, I can stop to straighten her hair. One of my favorite parts of that night.

A calm presence when things got tough...

This was taken not long after we got to the hospital. I was having contractions every 30 seconds and was waiting for the oncall doctor to get there to do an emergency c-section. Big Daddy to the left and Lisa (my midwife) to the right. I know as much pain I was in, she felt it as well.

Lisa was and is so much more than just a women skilled in aiding in the delivery of babies. She is my hero. She assisted in making my baby dream come true. She helped bring my Chayden into this world safe and sound.

For this I will be eternally grateful.