stella rose born at nambour hospital on 6 feb 2016

We welcomed our ‘little star’ Stella Rose into the world on the 6th February at 2:65pm. Stella was in no great hurry to meet her new family and was quite content to stay put. Not much has changed since her arrival and she is happy to go with the flow!

I cannot thank Carrie enough for all she has given us. The education that she provided will be used for the rest of our lives. Upon meeting Carrie earlier in the year, we knew that she was the one for us. We felt instant warmth as we entered the studio. She taught us how to prepare for the unexpected and accept what will be. In life we must learn that not everything will go to plan, however we need to embrace this and move on. Carrie taught us not only how to be planned but also more importantly how to be in full control.

Throughout Stella’s journey into the world I was fortunate to have my husband Rob and little sister Kathryn beside me. Labour started for me late Thursday after a visit that day to the hospital and lots of bouncing on the fit ball. I had my show later that night and things slowly progressed. Being a first time mum, I was excited to get to the hospital and meet this bundle of joy.

However she had other plans! After a short visit to Nambour I was not ‘progressing’ so we headed home to rest. Later that afternoon, after some rest (if that’s what you call it!), things started to progress once more. I was not fully aware of times, days, stages as I felt like I was in my own bubble. My mantra throughout was ‘every surge brings my baby closer’. We stayed home in the bath with the music playing and the candles burning late into the night.

During this time was when Rob truly believed I was at one as my hypnobirthing training took over! I made the decision later that night to head back to the hospital, second time lucky! The mantra continued in my head as the surges grew. I progressed well until we hit a little bump and things slowed… At this stage I became exhausted and a little disappointed as things were not going to plan. At this point I heard a little voice say to me that sometimes things just don’t work, accept it and move on. So that’s what I did. I knew that an epidural was not part of the ‘birthing plan’ however it was the choice I made.

I spent the rest of the morning preparing for the arrival of our little babe. After what felt like a marathon, our little lady decided to make her grand ‘posterior’ entrance into the world. She arrived with little fuss, just a small cry. This is the moment that I will savour forever. The look in the eyes of Rob and Kath as this little bundle arrived was truly amazing. I will store it in my heart forever.
 
I’d also like to share with you a very special moment I had with one of the midwives after Stella was born. She was working the night I arrived at the hospital and came to visit me the following day. We talked about the labour and she commented that it was so amazing to see someone so in control, calm and attuned to what they wanted/wishes for. There was no fear.

​She wanted to stay after her shift finished but was kindly reminded that first time labours can sometimes be long… I felt not only humbled that she would go out of her way to visit me but also to congratulate me on being so prepared for the birth. I’d like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to all the midwives, and there were a few, at Nambour Hospital. So yes, our birthing plan did not go to ‘plan’ but we were in control the whole time. When the doctors and midwives gave us choices/decisions, we politely asked them to leave the room so we could discuss the pros/cons.
 
Carrie, you are an amazing women. I look forward to working with you again in the near future.
 
To my sister and husband, thank you from the bottom of my heart for holding my hand, reassuring me and coming on this journey. The ride has been awesome so far and I can’t wait to keep travelling!
 
Bec
 
After what felt like a marathon, our little lady decided to make her grand ‘posterior’ entrance into the world. She arrived with little fuss, just a small cry.
In life we must learn that not everything will go to plan, however we need to embrace this and move on.
To my sister and husband, thank you from the bottom of my heart for holding my hand, reassuring me and coming on this journey. The ride has been awesome so far and I can’t wait to keep travelling!
Our birthing plan did not go to ‘plan’ but we were in control the whole time.