Volume 72 March 2007 - Lakeside Birth Center

March
2007
Volume 72
Hello to all of you, my wonderful friends. It is such a treat to communicate with you,
share birth stories, pictures, elements of life that bring us so much joy and delight.
I love getting your notes on my e-mail, or snail mail, with the happy photos of your little
ones and their proud mamas and papas! Thank you for thinking of me as your babies grow. I
have in my Baby Memory what they look like when I last see them, which might be 6 to 8
weeks old. But all of a sudden, they’re 2 or 3 or 5, talking up a storm, showing the incredible
brilliance we always knew was waiting to dance on stage. And then they’re 22 and “all growed
up”, and occasionally, I have the awesome privilege of delivering some of those babies’
babies—which, of course, means that their mothers had good experiences, and they didn’t leave
town! What fun! I can’t imagine a more satisfying work—and I thank God daily for the
miracles I see, for the patience I witness, for the courage I observe, for the love that spreads
itself like sweet cream butter all over, for the cries of life that reverberate through the house and
send a welcoming cry to all who will hear. Just as much as we welcome these babies, they too
are saying to us, “Step up, Be a part of my life, Enjoy my emerging
future, Rejoice with my baby steps that grow into big shoes, Have
fun with all that I learn to do, Set me an example of Love and
Compassion and Courage and Faith,” --and you do! I love you all,
hope you enjoy this newsletter, write me when you can,
come by and visit sometime, wish to see you soon.
A Naturopath for all Seasons
Lakeside Naturopathic Clinic
253-862-3501
It is hard to believe that we are already two months into the new year. And yet, you
have already helped make 2007 memorable for both Lakeside Birth Center and
Lakeside Naturopathic Clinic. Both Nancy and I can not thank you enough for your
support.
For those of you unfamiliar with Naturopathic Medicine, now is your chance to learn a
little more. Naturopathy is still a quickly growing field of medicine, offering full-service
health care. As a Naturopath, I am focused on creating a personal relationship with
you that ensures the quality of your care. You can expect not only the use of natural
medicines like vitamins, minerals and herbs, but also hands-on treatments like
soft-tissue therapy and spinal adjustments.
By choosing home birth and Naturopathic care, you are making smart health
decisions that not only benefit you and your child, but your whole family as well. This
year, we promise to bring the same friendly, personal care you expect to each and
every visit. I am always willing to answer any of your questions. Just give me a call!
253-862-3501
Natural Success Stories
Izzy has allergies. A bright, eleven-year-old girl who loves spending time with
her family and her pets, she is troubled by nearly constant congestion, decreased
energy, and the need to use inhalers and other medications to keep her symptoms
in check. At our recent office visit, we talked about how she wanted to be able to
play and enjoy life like the rest of the kids her age.
After discussing possible problem areas like carpeting and pet dander with her
and her parents, we also created a health plan involving supplements for
decreasing inflammation and sensitivity to allergens.
Only one week later, I received the type of phone call I love getting from patients.
“Izzy is so much better!” her mother told me, “She can breath so much easier, she
sleeps through the night, and she has enough energy to outlast many of her
friends!”
Now we can say, “Izzy has allergies, but allergies do not have Izzy.”
5 Simple At-Home Steps for Beating Cold and Flu Season
1. Sleep: Most of us do not get enough sleep. Sleep is when our bodies repair and recover. The benefit of 8
hours per night can not be overlooked.
2. Water: Our bodies need clean water everyday to work properly, from maintaining alertness and energy to
diluting toxins in our diet and environment.
3. Cut out Sugar: This can not be emphasized enough. Sugar puts our immune system on “sleep mode” for
up to 6 hours, leaving us vulnerable to attack.
4. Vitamin C: More than just a treatment for scurvy, this vitamin promotes tissue healing, reduces inflammation, fights viruses and bacteria, and is an antioxidant.
5. Play: With your family, your pets, or your friends, “Play-time” is not just for kids. It’s one of the best ways to
combat stress and keep your immune system at its healthiest.
Insurance coverage is just around the corner! For those of you who have
been waiting
patiently for insurance coverage before making an appointment, the wait
Prenatal Vitamins: High quality prenatal vitamins are an essential part of a
healthy pregnancy and
Lakeside Naturopathic Clinic is also your source for all
top-quality
A Final Family Note:
This year promises to be even more exciting than the last. I am overjoyed
to announce the upcoming arrival of our first child, a boy, later this
summer. My lovely wife, Beth, is showing more and more each day, and
every kick makes us that much more excited for his delivery. We are also
delighted to have our labor and delivery care in the extremely capable
hands of none other than your midwife, my mother, Nancy Spencer. What
better way to come full circle in a true family-practice setting!
Featured Recipe (from - Feeding the Whole Family by Cynthia Lair)
Salad:
• 1 red pepper – roasted, peeled, and cut into
strips
• 2 cups cooked black beans
• ½ cup cooked corn
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
Dressing:
• 2-3 cloves garlic – minced with a pinch of sea
salt
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
Santa Fe Black Bean Salad
Combine salad ingredients and set aside. Chop garlic and salt into a paste-like consistency. Mix garlic paste, oil, lemon juice, and cayenne. Drizzle over salad and
toss gently. Enjoy!
Dear Nancy,
Now that I am nearing the time to deliver my third (boy), it's about time I send you a little note of appreciation for all you have
done for my family. I truly thank you for being the most wonderful midwife anyone could ask for!
My hunt for the perfect midwife was very short. I asked two different people from a two different churches, who they
recommended. Your name was given by both. Then maybe a week later I was having my horses shoes done and my shoer
mentioned that you had delivered all three of his children some 15 or so years ago. I took this to mean that you were heaven
sent.
When I "hired" you I thought I was getting a great midwife. Little did I know that I was getting a medical community all in one
wonderful package! You have been so diligent to keep up on your knowledge and to stay informed on what's happening in the
medical world. It increased my trust and respect for you at once.
Your ability to deal with people on their level is so reassuring. I have seen you work with many different moms and they all
love you yet they are all so different.
When my sister and her husband decided to use you it was so fun to see how you treated her situation different than mine.
What I needed and what she needed were different but you knew that and treated us that way. What an amazing gift!
My two little boys have brought me so much joy and I know the next one will bring
additional doses of love into our household. I am so thankful that I get to have you
around for the wonderful occasion. My husband and I really do think you are the
best and we take every opportunity to brag about our awesome midwife, Nancy
Spencer!
Thank you so much for your commitment to all your pregnant moms! There are so
many more wonderful things I could say about you, "WE LOVE YOU NANCY!".
Sincerely,
The Griffiths
Michelle, Andrew, Kyle and Nathan (and baby boy #3 on the way)
We thank the Lord for increasing the size of our
family by giving us little Anastasia Grace. We went to
the midwife's Friday evening to see if Christina was
ready. After looking at her the midwife said that she
wasn't quite ready. Because the other 3 children were
already spending the night with my parents Christina
and I took the opportunity to go out for a little date.
When we got home Christina took a dose of castor oil
and by 5:45 am she was beginning to feel some light
contractions.
We got to the midwife's at about 7:00 am. After
receiving some antibiotics Christina was ready to go.
Her water broke at 7:50 am and by 7:54 she was
holding little Anastasia in her arms!
Both Christina and Anastasia are healthy and doing
well. We were able to come home after about 2.5
hours after the birth.
~The Sukos
Catalina Ann Cantrell
8/10/06 6#10 4th child
Natalie & Mike Cantrell
Bonney Lake, Wa
Lainey Parker
9/20/06 7#7 1st child
Ashley Barker & John Parker
Sumner, Wa
Bo Baylor Collins
8/9/06 9#14 2nd child
Sarah & Randall Collins
Buckley, Wa
Anastasia Grace Suko
10/21/06 8# 4th child
Christina & Caleb Suko
Tacoma, Wa
Auburn Marie Rose Sandner
8/10/06 6#14 1st child
Amberlyn & Chris Sandner
Puyallup, Wa
Alexandre Jose Garrido
9/16/06 5#6 1st child
Carina & Jose Garrido
Puyallup, Wa
Jacob Philip Staudenmaier
8/4/06 8#4 4th child
Kenda & James Staudenmaier
Federal Way, Wa
Landon Andrew Rondeau
9/15/06 6#8 1st child
Katy & Andrew Rondeau
Puyallup, Wa
Jacob Ray Uhls
8/1/06 8#1 2nd child
Chenatale & Jason Uhls
Buckley, Wa
Jude Paul Boettcher
9/10/06 9#2 1st child
Rhiannon & Peter Boettcher
Milton, Wa
Skyler Adam Hurley
10/26/06 7#10 1st child
Anna Schliesman & Stefan
Hurley
Puyallup, Wa
Misaki Lynn Lee
9/12/06 6#8 1st child
Mizuho & Tim Lee
Tacoma, Wa
Shelby Renee Douvia
10/21/06 6#14 6th child
Kim & Chuck Douvia
Tukwila, Wa
Amelia Jaye Bratvold
9/21/06 7#5 2nd child
Anita & Ty Bratvold
Puyallup, Wa
Baylee Rae Lozano-Calvin
9/2/06 7#10 1st child
Jesse Lozano & James Calvin
Federal Way, Wa
Jordannah Grace Lee
8/29/06 8#2 6th child
Rachel & Brian Lee
Buckley, Wa
Claire Renee Dobbins
8/25/06 8#10 1st child
Tracy & Jerry Dobbins
Tacoma, Wa
Nathaniel Lucas Garay
9/30/07 9#2 1st child
Ginger & Fred Garay
Puyallup, Wa
Gabriel Andrew Heier
8/24/06 7#8 3rd child
Alicia & Eric Heier
Bonney Lake, Wa
Finagalo LeAtua Malu
12/19/06 7#13 3rd child
Cherish Kaikala & Siota Malu
Tacoma, Wa
Giselle Lillian Predmore
7/26/06 8#8 4th child
Keelan Predmore
Bonney Lake, Wa
Dallis Olivia White
2/2/07 8#3 5th child
Deanna & Paul White
Auburn, Wa
Jordan Charlize Gramann
7/31/06 7#5 3rd child
Tisha & David Gramann
Kent, Wa
Buckley,Wa
Chloe Adelaide Protsman
11/2/06 7#6 6th child
Michelle & Shawn Protsman
Olympia, Wa
Maleah Joy Cummings
7/25/06 6#11 4th child
Rebecca & Brian Cummings
Pt Orchard, Wa
Natalie Nichole Cox
11/7/06 6#10 2nd child
Eleny & Julian Cox
Puyallup, Wa
Domanic Palmer
12/14/06 7#10 1st child
Angela & Danny Palmer
Fife, Wa
Taran Lukas Carrillo
11/17/06 9# 2nd child
Shawna & Patrick Carrillo
Malaga, Wa
Jordan Grace Myers
2/1/07 8#8 1st child
Jennifer & Joshua Myers
Tacoma, Wa
Camren Dell Reynolds
11/16/06 8# 1st child
September Reynolds
Spanaway, Wa
Isabelle Grace Futch
2-2-07 6#11 3rd child
Anglie & Joe Futch
Enumclaw, Wa
Lilian Goelzer
11/9/06 7#10 1st child
Genevieve Gericke & Andrew
Zephan Flying Mecklenburg
Goelzer
11/27/06 9#13 3rd child
Puyallup, Wa
Aletta & Karl Mecklenburg
Indiana Henschell
Tacoma, Wa
7/31/06 6#9 2nd child
Hunter James Bednarik
Andrea & Marty Henschell
1/2/07 8#11 2nd child
Lake Tapps, Wa
Lynea & David Bednarik
Natalia Raquel Romero
Auburn, Wa
11/16/06 6#10 4th child
Ainsley Elizbeth Rubadue
Aida & Isaias Romero
1/4/07 7#8 2nd child
Puyallup, Wa
Rhiannon & Jason Rubadue
Coltin McCain Smith
Federal Way, Wa
12/30/06 8#8 2nd child
Heidi Berggren
& Lucas Smith
Auburn, Wa
Disasters happen anytime and anywhere. And when disaster strikes, you may not have
much time to respond. A highway spill of hazardous material could mean instant
evacuation. A winter storm could confine your family at home. An earthquake, flood,
tornado or any other disaster could cut off basic services—gas, water, electricity and
telephones—for days.
After a disaster, local officials and relief workers will be on the scene, but they cannot
reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours, or it may take days. Would your family be prepared to
cope with the emergency until help arrives? Your family will cope best by preparing for disaster before it strikes.
One way to prepare is by assembling a Disaster Supplies Kit. Once disaster hits, you won’t have time to shop or
search for supplies. But if you’ve gathered supplies in advance, your family can endure an evacuation or home
confinement.
Government officials are warning that Americans should all be prepared to survive for at least 72 hours on their
own following a national or local emergency.
Are you prepared?
Nonprofit websites designed to help you be prepared
Household Disaster Plan
http://www.ready.gov/america/family_plan.html
Grab and Go Bag
http://www.72hours.org/go_bag.html
Family Disaster Supply Kit
http://www.oakharborfire.org/Supporting%20Docs/Diaster%20Supplies%20List.pdf
For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day.
For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone.
People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed
and redeemed; never throw out anyone.
Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of each
of your arms. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands,
one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure she carries, or
the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her
eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.
The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode, but the true beauty in a woman
is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives and the passion that
she shows.
The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years.
Boaz Otieno Ray
11/29/06 6#10 2nd child
Amanda & Leroy Ray
Puyallup, Wa
Abigail Joy Martin
1-9-07 7#7 2nd child
Rebecca & Aaron Martin
Renton, Wa
Annabelle Bryan
1/6/07 7#12 1st child
Brittney Rincon
& Caleb Bryan
Puyallup, Wa
Cash Dean MacKinnon
1-10-07 8# 1st child
Bonnie Bingham
& Cory MacKinnon
Kent, Wa
Enoch Edward Banks
12/9/06 9#1 2nd child
Amber & Nathan Banks
Redmond, Wa
Jillian Leslie Denton
1/18/07 7#3 2nd child
Jennifer & Craig Denton
Spanaway, Wa
Nicholas John Schulz
12/11/06 9#5 4th child
Linda & John Schulz
Buckley, Wa
Fallyn Maye Aragon
2/4/07 7#4 1st child
Billie Jo & Johnny Aragon
Spanaway, Wa
Adrian Javian Wirkkala
Grissom
1/13/07 7#11 1st child
Amber Wirkkala
& Marshall Grissom
Tacoma, Wa
Ethan David Pugmire
1/20/07 7#9 1st child
Danielle & David Pugmire
Orting, Wa
Nina Rose Obregon
1/23/07 6#14 1st child
Lonnie Gonsalves
& Raul Obregon
Federal Way, Wa
Ahni Rose Fiske
1/22/07 8#2 2nd child
Caleh Tenney
& Andrew Fiske
Tacoma,W a
Charlotte Ayanna Hernandez
1/21/07 7#10 7th child
Kena & Rodolfo Hernandez
Enumclaw, Wa
Lily Ann Brother
8/29/06 7# 2nd child
Ariane & Steven Brother
Kent, Wa
Kali Kamarah Jenkins
9/22/06 5#13 1st child
Ashlie Casselberry
& D’onte Jenkins
Auburn,Wa
Jamika Tosh Pringle
9/13/06 7#6 2nd child
Tianna & Shevon Pringle
Tacoma, Wa
Rebekah Lacy-Michaela Nhye
9/18/06 6#14 3rd child
Lacy Jolin & Michael Nhye
Federal Way, Wa
Brilla Felicity Goheen
9/13/06 6#5 1st child
Joy & Michael Goheen
Auburn, Wa
Alexis Louise Bergman
8/25/06 9# 1st child
Kathy McLamore
Sumner, Wa
Bo Collins 9-02-06 At home the day after
cardiac surgery.
Zaylah Taneal Luce
9/24/06 7#1 3rd child
Jennifer & David Luce
Bonney Lake, Wa
Stephanie Anne Noble
10/17/06 9#8 4th child
Susanne & Eric Noble
Gig Harbor, Wa
Calvin James Morris
9/2/06 7#2 1st child
Belinda & Jody Morris
Mt. Vernon, Wa
Austen Michael Hanes
9/27/06 6#6 4th child
Kari & Jacob Hanes
Puyallup, Wa
Elliana Renee Gregory
8/19/06 8#2 4th child
Stacy & Adam Gregory
Puyallup, Wa
Hudson Timothy Shea
10/27/06 7#9 1st child
Leslie & Keith Shea
Puyallup, Wa
Theodore Chase Bearor V
9/2/06 6#8 1st child
Megan & Ted Bearor
Auburn, Wa
Drenyn Reid Chittenden
9/7/06 8#15 2nd child
Candyce & Tad Chittenden
Spanaway, Wa
Nathan Po’okelakahaku
Aulaumea
8/18/06 5#11 1st child
Pomaika’I
& Tuugaifo Aulaumea
Tacoma, Wa
Isaac Matthew Holland
9/5/06 6#2 1st child
April & Matthew Holland
Bonney Lake, Wa
Grace Amaris Kralik
8/18/06 7#8 3rd child
Krista & Gavin Kralik
Graham,Wa
Colby James Ducatt
2/7/07 7#6 2nd child
Shalina Coates
& Terry Ducatt
Sumner, Wa
Amariah Leah Sweet
2/9/07 8# 1st child
Bethany & Jeff Sweet
Tacoma, Wa
Leah Marie Lyons
2/17/07 6#6 1st child
Janyce Gallion
& Steve Lyons
Buckley, Wa
Rerehiko Alejandro Brown
2/21/07 7#12 4th child
Ho'o and Ray Brown
Tacoma, Wa
Zoee Mae Virginia Thomas
2/7/07 8#8 1st child
Kayci Thomas & Tysin Riley
Olympia, Wa
Maribell Beal
2/24/07 7#14 3rd child
Bekki & Bill Beal
Vaughn, Wa
Logan Avery Nash
2/8/07 7#11 2nd child
Crystal & Jeff Nash
Sumner, Wa
Logan Steele 8# 2nd child
Morgan & Jeremy Carpenter
Tacoma, Wa
My entire pregnancy and labor process was
swaddled in blessings. And with each new
pregnancy story I hear, especially regarding first time
moms, I realize how truly blessed I was (and still am).
Words
simply
can’t
describe
my
thankfulness and gratefulness that came with this
child.
My first blessing came in the form of a free
ultrasound. My husband and I are still newlyweds
(married as of February of ’05), and as typical of most,
don’t have a lot of money. But through a friend my
husband met at work, we were able to see our baby
for the first time when she was only 14 weeks old. A
small
little
miracle
growing right
inside my belly. Psalm 139 says, “I will Praise Thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” This
couldn’t be more true! My husband and I weren’t the only ones to share the wondrous event, however.
My parents, not knowing about the ultrasound, stopped by our house due to terrible traffic. And, of
course, were beyond excited to accept the invitation to see their first little grandbaby.
Coupled with a small income, my husband and I had no health insurance. But through some
searching, I found, applied, and was accepted for maternity support through DSHS. And to my joy, I
discovered that Nancy supported women on this type of coverage. It wasn’t just that I wanted a
midwife, but Nancy was a familiar face who had delivered my two youngest brothers. I was so grateful,
and of course, still am!
For the first three months of pregnancy, most women are plagued with varying degrees of
morning sickness. Once again, I count my blessings as I recall minimal nausea. Not once did I wake up
feeling the need to expel my stomach contents. In actuality, my whole pregnancy was pretty smooth
sailing. I experienced no edema, back pain, or fatigue throughout the entire nine months. Though I
have to admit, there were times I complained about having a big belly, and being limited on what I
could do. But there was really no need! Blessing after blessing was bestowed upon me, for which I am
beyond thankful.
Although February sixth was my predicted due date, I’d heard that most babies weren’t born on
the expected day, with the majority of firstborns being late. Yet for reasons more than belly discomfort
and excitement on seeing our little girl, both my husband and I were praying she would come early.
My sister was leaving for Japan one day after my due date and would be gone a full year, unable to
meet her niece until she returned. I asked everyone to pray she would arrive sooner than the sixth,
while my sister started a prayer chain. On February first God answered our prayer, beginning with
my water breaking at 12:30 at night. By this point the pessimist in me thought that because I had such
an amazing pregnancy, my labor would be terrible; I couldn’t have the best of both worlds. But
apparently good birthing genes run in my family, which is laymen terms for good pelvic size and big
hips. For the first six and a half hours of labor my contractions felt like strong menstrual cramps,
allowing me to joke around, perform squats, and call people; pretty much anything except sleep. It
wasn’t until we arrived at Nancy’s where she confirmed a three centimeter dilatation, that they became
more intense. And here’s where another blessing pops in. No more than three hours passed before I
was dilated to eight centimeters, and ready to push the baby out, which itself lasted a mere fifteen
minutes. As of today, I found out that two of my younger brothers were praying for both me and their
niece every night. God answered their prayers of a short, not too painful labor experience.
The blessings continue day by day. This miracle called life never ceases to amaze
me. Every hiccup, cry, smile, and poopy diaper reminds me of God’s amazing creation. I
wake up each morning with a beautiful daughter and thank Him for every single
blessing.
~Jennifer Myers
Toddler Treat: Fruity Quinoa Breakfast Cereal
Coffee Filter Butterflies
Warm breakfast cereals are a great start on a cold winter
morning. Quinoa cooks quickly which makes it a perfect
choice for breakfast. It's also packed with nutrition that
will energize your child for a busy day.
Hang these butterflies by the antenna with fishing line from a
paper plate punched with holes. Paint a sky with clouds on
the plate to make your butterflies look like they are flying.
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1/2 cup quinoa
1 cup water
1/4 cup diced apples
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Milk
Maple Syrup
In a saucepan add quinoa and water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add apples and cinnamon; cover and simmer until water is absorbed (about 10 more minutes). Serve with milk and
sweeten to taste with maple syrup.
Makes 4 toddler or 2 adult servings.
About the authors: Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers are
the mothers of five children and founders of Fresh Baby
www.freshbaby.com. They also publish Fresh Ideas, a
free, monthly newsletter that provides healthy eating
ideas for the whole family.
Parental supervision is recommended.
This project is rated VERY EASY to do.
What You Need
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Black chenille stem
Paper coffee
filter
Water color
paints
Paint brush
Water
Wire cutters
Needle nose
pliers
How To Make It
1. Cut the black chenille stem in half. (You will only use 1
piece for this project)
2. Using water color paints, paint the coffee filter. Let dry.
3. Fold the black chenille stem in half.
4. Twist the bent end about 1/2" from the bend.
5. Accordion pleat the coffee filter in about 1/2" pleats.
6. Slide the butterfly in-between the black ends of the
chenille stem.
7. Twist the black chenille stem above the butterfly to hold
it in place.
8. Separate the ends of the black chenille stem.
9. Bend one end of the black chenille stem over about 1/4".
Bend again.
10. Repeat with other end. This makes the antennas.
11. Fan out the butterfly's wings.
12. If desired, hang with yarn or fishing line to make a
mobile as described above.
For a some more craft ideas visit these sites!!
http://familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts/
http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/
http://home.att.net/~DLeddy/kids.html
http://www.dltk-kids.com/
When I found out I was pregnant this time it was so special.
This is what we call our angel baby. I lost my only daughter July
14 2005 who was 2. My husband and I were done having babies
we had 3 boys 1 girl and felt complete. After a lot of prayer, 6
months after we lost our baby girl we knew our baby days weren’t over! It took us about 5 months to finally get pregnant. We
knew we could never replace our daughter and never hope too.
We just knew there was another spirit who needed to join our
family.
Nancy has delivered 4 out of 5 of my babies. Each and every experience has been fabulous. I guess as
fabulous as laboring can be….Nancy was so great during so many of my appointments I would be
crying and feeling like this was my first baby again, she believed in me and gave me the confidence I
needed to be a mommy of a newborn again.
I was due Feb. 2 and was desperately wanting a baby in February, my has parents have 24 grandkids
and not one birthday in February. So, I wasn’t wanting to go early. In the past the idea of going early
was exciting, but even then, I still never did. In fact, I already had 2 babies on their due date. As I
started into my weekly visits I knew that at some point Nancy was going to want to check me. But, I
wouldn’t let her touch me until we were in Feb. So Feb. 1st I finally let her check me. She said to me
when we were done, “Deanna, when ever you’re ready to have this baby, you can have this baby” I said
back to her “what does that mean” She laughed and said “Honey, your ready!” I had already decided
that I was going to just let my body do its thing and I did. I went to bed and by 2:45am Feb 2nd I had
1 hard contraction that woke me up, I started timing them to make sure they were consistent. By 3:40 I
woke up my husband and asked him to time me to make sure I wasn’t losing my mind. He jumped out
of bed got in the shower; we gathered up the boys and headed to Nancy’s by
4:10 am. We arrived to Nancy’s and by 4:30 my water broke. At 5:00 and I
delivered our angel at 5:55am. Dallis Olivia weighed in at 8’3 and was 21
inches long. She has brought our family much joy and we are grateful for the
opportunity to have her in our home, how lucky we feel!!
One of the funniest things about having our boys with us was my 7 year old
who is so impatient says to me in the middle of a contraction, “mom, what are
we waiting for?” Boy, did it lighten the mood. They all loved that they got to
be part of the miracle.
I am so grateful for Nancy, her calmness and love radiates the whole time you
are laboring. Having Nancy as midwife is such wonderful gift, but having her
as a friend is a blessing!!
~Deanna White~
Nancy Spencer
Licensed Midwife
Lakeside
Birth Center
2722 214th Avenue East
Lake Tapps, WA 98391-6245
800/862-6533  253/862-6533
Pager: 253/552-3967 Fax: 253/862-1840
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Lakeside Birth Center &
Naturopathic Clinic
- Nancy Spencer LM * Free consultation * Free Pregnancy Test *
* Complete Maternity Care * Newborn Care *
* Insurance and DSHS *
*Licensed Birth Center/Home Births *
- Nathan Spencer ND * Natural Medicine * Family Care *
* Pain Treatment * Wellness *
* Nutrition * Herbal Medicine * Homeopathy *
* Individualized Care *
Visit us at: http:/www.lakesidebirthcenter.com
Send your e-mail to: [email protected]
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