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Congratulations Peta! What a beautiful story. Birth and pregnancy is something I’ve always been afraid of - although I do want to be a mother. Maybe it’s the old saying about how we’re scared of our greatest power? Stories like these help ease my worries. Thank you!

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I’ll get to this question… but remember your body was designed by God with birth in mind. Also remember just how many women do it (I used to think- every single person I see was birthed from a mamma)… mostly, they do it again and again… there’s got to be something in that right? It’s a huge experience and also… totally within our capacity as women. Give your worries to God… He will want to help you with this fear ❤️❤️❤️

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Feb 6Liked by Peta Kelly

Birth and pregnancy was my biggest fear too. Like literally my biggest fear in life so much I almost considered getting my tubes tied to prevent it. I think it was rooted in what others had said or spoken over me. Hearing nothing but traumatic stories or feeling like I wouldn’t have support paralyzed me, even though I loved children and had a career that immersed me in the world of children! God shifted my view very swiftly and was clear that He intended for me to be a mother. I heard Him say “I want you to pray for your future child.” I about fell out when I heard that. My baby kept showing up in my dreams too. I couldn’t run from it, even in my rebellion God showed up in my dreams. Still terrified I obeyed His calling and now am the mother of a beautiful boy who is the biggest blessing in my entire life. He just turned 18months. There is no greater joy than being a mom!! I am so fascinated by him everyday! I testified at church recently and shared how I almost let fear keep me from my biggest blessing. We have to trust God and have faith even if we don’t know what the outcome will be. His Word is truth and we can stand on it. Anyways, I love being able to speak into anyone who has fear about birth because I was the biggest scaredy-cat!!! Also a book called Ina May’s Guide to Child Birth opened my eyes to how beautiful birth can be and how we were born to birth quite literally! It got me stoked!! I was so excited to give birth!!!! Another big shift, LOL. Also recognizing the maiden in me had to die. My sons birth was also my rebirth into a new role. Mother. Hopes this helps!

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Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate it. xx

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So so beautiful xx

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Feb 6Liked by Peta Kelly

This is so lovely, your humility and gentle confidence re birth feels so rightful, and maybe a bit rare in this age. I so appreciate you for acknowledging the women who did everything right, but didn’t get to birth how they hoped 🫶🏼 Definitely looking forwards to your further writings in this area 🧡

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Thank you Rita and of course. X

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Feb 6Liked by Peta Kelly

Thanks so much for sharing Peta. I’d love to know what God affirming words you had in your headphones during birth and wondering if you would share your birth playlist? Many thanks and congratulations xx

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I could talk about birth forever too Peta, thankyou for sharing Figgy's beautiful entry into the world. I had Jo as my midwife last January when I homebirthed my second child, I couldn't have been luckier to have such an incredible woman supporting me ❤️

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She is the best isn’t she?! Just the best. How lucky we are. Congrats to you!! X

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“Of course my Creator was there in this moment of creation.” I tested up at this. Congratulations and many good wishes.

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❤️❤️❤️

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Thank you for sharing this beautiful story <3 and congratulations on your sweet new baby girl.

I'm currently pregnant with our first child, planning for a home birth, and I'd love to hear more about how your births compare - it sounds like the rushes with Figgy's birth were possibly less intense than what you experienced with your older children (e.g. "it's just so manageable I hope it's real"). Do you think having previous experience birthing babies helped you tolerate labor better in each subsequent experience? Any tips you have to mimic a beautiful experience like you outlined with Figgy's birth would be really appreciated. :)

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What a gorgeous birth story. Thank you SO MUCH❤️

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And thank you for everything you do for Truth and justice x

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Thank you Christiane! You are amazing by the way… thanks for visiting my page xx

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At 42+some with my 3rd child, I eventually surrendered to the fact that I don’t do (all) the planning - also a girl born in November.

I grieved the ‘perfect’ homebirth and I initially felt shame when I shared our story. Could I still go to the homebirth meet ups? It’s funny when I think about it now.

I look forward to your podcast. No burning questions, just gratitude for your acknowledgment.

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All my love. And thank you xx

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Beautiful! No questions- our philosophies are similar. But thank you for sharing your beautiful birth story. God is just so good 🥹

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So so good xx

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Such a beautiful story that made me say WOW out loud, have a wee giggle and then some tears! Like all good stories should I guess! Blessings to little Figgy and you!

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Aw I’m glad!! And I totally read this in your accent too with ‘wee giggle’ and I loved it xx

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Oh gosh so excited for the podcast with that title! Also why I homebirth and don’t freebirth 🤍 it’s so magnificent and I loved reading your story... the birth portal is slightly addictive 😅

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“The first birth I leant on Jesus.” Can you tell us more about your way to God ? ♥️

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Go back in my posts and you’ll find one that starts with ‘God’ in the title. December 2022. X

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Did you know before you got pregnant that you wanted to home birth?

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Will answer in an audio or post, yes! I birthed all three at home and never considered another option (unless medically necessary) x

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