From The Trees to Seas

I want to share a little piece of this amazing journey with you. On Friday, I had my scheduled C-section, and with it, I got to meet my newest little one.

This was my do-over. My reclaiming. My healing.

For many, a planned C-section may not seem like the “right” choice, and I know some may not understand. But for me, it was everything. My first pregnancy was traumatic – full of fear, pain, and moments where I felt my autonomy was taken away. That experience shaped me, but it also left wounds.

This birth was different. It was a gift. A deliverance from the trauma of nearly eight years ago. This wasn’t an “easy way out.” It was the way through – a way to rewrite my story, to bring this child into the world with intention, and to reclaim my strength as a mother.

Now, I hold my new little one in my arms and marvel at how seamlessly he is already finding his place in our family. This is a journey I will carry with me forever – one rooted in grace, gratitude, and so much love.

And I am endlessly thankful to the team at Mercy Hospital Birthing Center. Their care, attentiveness, and compassion made this birth not just safe, but healing.

This is the beginning of a new season in our family’s life, and I feel blessed beyond words.