Jenny Hatch's Pregnancy and Birth Journal
Updated 1/7/03
Jenny at 24 weeks pregnant
Jenny
Hatch is a Latter-Day Saints Colorado mother
who gave birth to her fifth child on October 25,
2002. Follows is her journey through her pregnancy,
and much wisdom about mothering and childbirth.
Final
Entry for Birth Journal Jenny shares a couple
of her favorite postpartum recipes, and the wisdom
she has grown regarding the importance of postpartum
nurturing for women- love and support can make
a profound difference in how a woman treats her
baby, and in her entire life cycle.
My Unassisted
Birth Story Jenny shares her birth story-
in all its faith, power and love. This includes
how her water broke three days before her birth,
and how happy her husband was after the birth-
he literally jumped for joy!
The
Freedom to Fail and Thoughts on Death... At
over eight weeks postpartum, Jenny talks about
the growth she had to undergo to stand tall against
her family and our society regarding her homebirth,
homeschool choices.
Jenny's
Journal– three and a half weeks After
her unassisted homebirth, Jenny shares insights
into her birth- and makes an astounding parallel
about Christ's birth: if he were intended to be
born in a fancy palace with all the doctors and
midwives available, if that were the truly best
way for a child to be born- he would have been.
But it was determined that he be born at home,
surrounded by "inexperienced attendants"
and humility... the most profound way to give
birth. Includes a photo.
Announcing
the Birth of Benjamin Johnson Hatch This
is Jenny's birth announcement, and contains much
detail about her baby's unassisted birth. It includes
precious, beautiful photos of her lotus birth.
Entry 9
At 42 weeks, Jenny recalls her other births, and
how wonderful her husband has been; especially
with their VBAC birth. Includes a photo.
Entry 8
Jenny is resting and nesting at over forty
weeks pregnant.
Entry 7
Jenny talks about her big, beautiful size- and
the discrimination she has received from the ignnorant.
Also: Jenny talks about her exercise and yoga.
Includes photos.
Jenny's
Journal, Journal Entry 6: My Blessing Way
With commentary on the Primal Mama Lifestyle
from my experience and perspective This is
all about Jenny's blessingway ceremony, and all
that led up to it in her marriage and life. Included:
how everyone who was intended to be there spiritually
was indeed there, and her beautiful plans for
a postpartum doula. Includes many photos.
Jenny's
Journal, Entry 5: "Labor" Day Jenny
talks about the Blesingway she is planning (with
some amazing friends dropping by!), and the testing
her homeschooled kids legally had to receive (they
did very well).
Entry
4- Give us this day our daily bread! In this
amazing entry, Jenny talks about so much- how
she is feeling, how she is preparing for her "fourth
trimester"- the time of absolute privacy
she desires after her birth, about her family's
homeschooling, she even shares favorite family
recipies, and talks about the beauty of deep pride
in stay-at-home mothering. A must-read. Photos
added 8/8/02
Entry 3
Jenny talks about her Mormon faith, and about
the dear friend who has been such a loving influence
in her life.
Entry
2 Jenny talks about the myth of prenatal care,
and how her natural parenting choices brought
much animosity from friends and family (yet gentleness
from strangers).
Entry 1
Jenny talks about her pregnancy and birth history,
and her passionate beliefs about birth.
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