Your Nest Midwifery, Your Nest, Coeur d'Alene, ID (2026)

08/04/2026

Thank you ✨

08/02/2026

This mama came to me an open book. She wanted to learn and strived to make improvements in her own health. She had experienced birth before and even with some interventions, she was able to be assertive and make sure she was navigating the ship. She is remarkable, intelligent and so so sweet.

When labor texts started coming in the night, I knew labor was here. Even with some irregularity to the contraction pattern, she was so in tune with her body that she knew, there was a shift happening.

When waters broke, she called me to come. I arrived to find her breathing and sinking deep inside herself when a contraction would come on, then when it would release, she would smile and make comments like, “this is so awesome!” There was a delay in the ability to get water in the tub and she just rolled with the punches. At one point, her mother-in-love came to watch her toddler and it was obvious how special she was to this laboring mama. She had total peace with her taking her son to his bedroom so she could sink right in to labor brain.

Shortly after, the birth tub was ready. She slipped in commenting how nice the water was. And soon after she was pushing. She would alter between, “this is so much better than Pitocin contractions!” And occasionally, bits of fear slipping in. She would voice her joy, and voice her fears, and continued to take steps to surrender. When her surrender hit, she burst out in laughter! “I am not alone!” Prayer was an integral part of her birth story and her ability to stay in her peace. It was beautiful 🤍

With some directed pushing, she was focussed and powerful and eased her baby out and into her own hands.

Sweet baby Jane Elaina was born at 6:40am on July 31st, 2026. She is a sweet feminine lil peanut weighing 6 # 9oz and standing 20.25” tall.

The theme of this birth was joy🤍 she allowed joy in every curve of the road. Her beaming smile and enthusiastic words will always make this birth so memorable and special to me.

Truly, TRULY, honored to be your midwife🤍

Thank you Kairos Midwifery for the beautiful assist, love you so!

07/25/2026

One of my favorite things about Birth is the way it unveils us. I’ve known this mama since she was 11. So I had an idea of the strength in which she would handle labor. I must say, I was wrong. She blew away any measure of strength I could have predicted.

When she asked me to be her doula along side the KH midwives, I was elated! She utilized me for support, resources and nutrition counseling in pregnancy, along side her care with KH. She armed herself with knowledge, body work, and confidence to bring her baby earthside. It was a true honor and joy to watch her transform into a mama ready to hold her baby🤍

Labor started with the possibility of waters breaking, 2 tests said negative, then her midwife did a speculum exam and it was confirmed, waters were in fact broken and because of the estimate that waters were broken for well over 24 hrs with signs of meconium, it was time to encourage contractions. This was not the way mama was hoping labor would begin. With meds on board to promote contractions, she continued to move and shift to encourage a nice open pelvis. After many many hours, the contractions were causing the kind of intensity that brings exhaustion. She knew she had a long road ahead, so she opted for the epidural and got some rest. When she woke she had dilated some and contractions continued to be steady. Progress! Then… patience. She worked so hard for dilation. Then when it was time to push, she worked so hard for 5 hours… She worked and worked, and honestly, I think she would still be working if it weren’t for her little one asking for some help to come earthside.

Baby Sammi Gene was born by sunroof entrance (cesarean) on July 9th, 2026 @ 2:44am after days of work. She is a little fighter and after a day in the NICU, she has shown to have the same tenacity as mama. She weighed 7 # 2oz and stood 20.75” tall🤍

Oh mama, you have a strength and fortitude that is rarely seen. Your ability to work with your body and push yourself is a true gift to witness. I love you very very much! I can’t wait to watch Miss Sammi grow to be your bestie🤍

You went to the ends of this earth to get to your babe. I hope she knows how lucky she is to get to have you as a mama. Your work is done now, time to rest and snuggle your perfect little lady🤍

07/15/2026

This mama has had something called thrombocytopenia in all four of her pregnancies. Two in hospital, to include induction and her last one with us. All three of her births so far were long, with strong, lengthy pushing stages. This time her platelets once again started to dip. Last time we co-cared with KH midwives as her level started to get below the threshold for out of hospital birth, then she rebounded and safely had her babe at home.

This time, she never crossed that threshold to get to where co-care was needed. But it was close. She she tried to induce labor, just knowing that her next blood draw would show that she dropped below being safe to deliver at home. Two attempts to induce, countless miles walked, a half a dozen Miles Circuits performed aaaand. Nothin. When her next blood draw came, she was so nervous to have to change her whole birth plan. I was elated to give the news, that not only were her platelets still in a safe zone, they increased drastically!! This gave her a big breath of peace. And she decided to try to be patient. I mean, she was already at her due date so how much farther would she go? Well, if you have experienced this before, you know every day feels like a month! And going one week and one day overdue when this is the latest you’ve been pregnant and it’s a 4th baby… it can be unbearable!!

So she opted for one last induction attempt. At 5pm she noted contractions had started. At 5:34 she reported a pressure increase so I got ready and headed to her. On the way I called the lovely to join. I arrived at 6:04pm and baby arrived at 6:23!
Fast. Furious and somehow, peaceful and mama was so in control 🤍 she was elated!!! A fast birth was nothing she thought she would ever experience and she loved every bit of it. She is in heaven with her peaceful little girl and the whole family is smitten.

Mama, you are so special to me. You have a grit that few seem to have. You navigate challenges with acceptance and your children are so lucky to grow up with you as their example. I am still floating from this beautiful birth🤍

Miss Esmé Pearl was born at 6:23pm on July 5th. She weighed 8 # 3oz and stood 22” tall.

Her big sis jumped right into action and recorded the whole birth… she even cut the umbilical cord! She’s got that mama grit🤍

I would be remiss not to mention her strong-as-oak partner that made sure she was on top of all her supplements and kale smoothies. You are an incredible partner and I believe a big reason platelets never dropped too far this round🤍

Thank you sweet girl for bringing your family and I together again, so grateful to know you all🤍

07/13/2026

With tears overflowing, I will say, this was a very special Your Nest Picnic. Such a beautiful thing to witness these babies grow. Such an honor to be a part of your lives. And a bit overwhelming to be showered in such a special way… Kelsey Hoffman thank you for hosting this beautiful event on your family’s magical property. It felt like we all got to take a big, collective breath and just be together. Thank you for sharing ONO CONES REAL FRUIT ICE CREAM with everyone! You went above and beyond and I know it was so much work behind the scenes… and thank you for the beautiful flower crown from Pearl & Tin ! Thank you Heidi Farnsworth for supporting your sister’s vision and working so hard! And thank you to your amazing husbands and your brother for sharing his breathtaking property🤍

Thank you Doug for all these years of helping make sure these run so smoothly… you are always the behind-the-scenes guy and I sure love you for it. Also, thankful for my oldest and youngest helping so much and understanding what this day means. You’re the best!

Thank you Madeleine Burns for loving Your Nest families so much that you would come all the way on your special boy’s birthday! That meant the world!! I love you and our stepchild so much 😉

And thank you all for coming and enduring the heat for one last shebang🤍 I love you all very much. Forever grateful that you let me be your midwife and that I have had the honor of watching your babies be born. I am thankful for each and every one of you and your special journeys 🤍

06/21/2026

14 years ago, today, I attended my very first birth. Sweet baby girl you planted a seed in me that rearranged my purpose. Forever thankful for you. Happy 14th birthday 😘

06/18/2026

Savoring every last drop of coffee, every laugh, every tear, every hug in this room. What a joy it is to serve you and your incredible families 🤍 🪹

06/03/2026

It was the kind of Storm that made you feel like something important was coming… The thunder was roaring, and the lightning was opening the sky… And her contractions started almost as an echo to the storm.

Her home is tucked between the trees, and it was like a movie scene inside their home, witnessing the storm. Her and her husband were so calm and poised as labor came on.

Mama was still a bit early in her labor. This brought relief to Alaina, she was with me and stated she wasn’t quite ready to be a Birth Assistant😂 so I ran home to drop Alaina off, then came back as the sky darkened, and the storm faded…

It was the perfect dance. I arrived back at their home, got a round of vitals and then tucked downstairs. They had all they needed to ride the waves of this labor. A peaceful state of mind and each other.

With one of the heart tone checks, I could tell contractions were intensifying and a bit closer together. I called in my friend. Jessica Borges and she started the journey to come join us.

Mama slipped in the tub and handled each transition contraction with breath and movement. She is truly amazing.

When pushing came, it came with a surprising intensity. It is so hard not to stay in a bargaining mindset when this comes on. You truly wish you could be anywhere else, doing ANYTHING else, but you have to settle with the fact you are here. And this work is bringing your baby. And that is exactly what she did. With one contraction using some counter pressure, I could feel babies head come down on her perineum. I checked for a cord, and instead found a hand tucked tightly against baby’s shoulder. This made for a very tight squeeze. And Mama was pushing ever so powerfully. But there was not any movement down. So, with some maneuvering to help with rotation, we found the space needed to help the shoulder and an arm come. Mama continued to bear down and with this, her sweet baby was here.

Scarlet Elizabeth Marie came on May 29, 2026 at 2:08 a.m. She weighed 7 # 13 oz. and stood 22” tall. She gave us a good cry, so we all knew she was strong and well. Then she nuzzled against Mama’s chest, and became quiet and content. She is a peaceful little being and Mom is falling in love, in her protected postpartum cocoon🤍

Doing this with you again is an absolute honor. You are an incredible mother! And I love you and your family deeply🤍

06/02/2026

We are SO excited to be hosting our 2nd exchange student this coming school year. Hosting has been, and continues to be, a joy in our lives🤍

This sweet girl is still looking for a host family. Are you interested in opening your home and hearts and hosting an exchange student next school year? If so, please contact me!

05/28/2026

So grateful for beautiful clients facilitating this year’s picnic🤍

Please join us July 11th from 11-2pm for one last gathering of Your Nest peeps!

Location:

11124 E Fernan Lake Rd
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814

There will be hamburgers and hot dogs, please consider bringing a side dish to share. If you can’t bring a dish, no problem! We are also accepting hugs🤍

So thankful for our incredible community and I can’t wait for one last celebration of all we have done together 🤍

Please comment or message if you can make it so we can have plenty of food ready for your family🤍

Can’t wait to see you!

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