The Birth Rite of Samuel Rune

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We are happy to announce the birth of our new son, Samuel Rune, who was born at home into his mother’s hands as planned. This website is dedicated to sharing his birth story with you. It’s a long one (imagine that!), so, to make it easier on your eyes, I put the entire thing on one page so you can print it out easily if you like.

Before you get started on the story, I recommend reading the Foreword first, which gives a bit of background information on why I chose to share this story and to give birth in this way. Thank you for visiting.



 
 
My birth stories (without the photos) are now featured in the book Journey Into Motherhood: Inspirational Stories of Natural Birth published by hypnobirthing instructor, Sheri Menelli.  This book is a wonderful compilation of many different kinds of empowering birth stories and resources for expecting mothers. 
 
 

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Date of Birth: 26 August 2002
Time of Birth: 9:50 am
Place of Birth: Home
Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz.
Length: 21 inches 

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 Our Beloved Sister has Passed On

Jeannine Parvati Baker, Wise Woman, Healer, Writer, and Birth Keeper,  passed from this world on New Moon, December 1, 2005. May her legacy live on in us, and may her family have peace and support at this time.

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I am pleased to introduce the delightful writing of a new friend. Gifted novelist, poet, short story writer, essayist and teacher, Jan Worth, has published her new novel, Night Blind. To buy this book and read samples of Jan's humorously insightful poems and essays, click on the image above.


To read The Birth of Grey Forest Walt, our first son, click here
http://rachyllgyne.tripod.com/thebirthofgreyforestwalt/     
   
Please visit these peace promoting sites that enable 
 us to take a more active part in democracy.  
 Together we can make a difference to ensure that
all children of this earth inherit a healthy, peaceful world.  
http://www.WAND.org (Women's Action for New Directions)
http://www.MothersActingUp.org
http://www.MoveOn.org
http://www.TrueMajority.org
http://www.VoteNoWar.org
http://VotetoImpeach.org
http://UnitedforPeace.org
http://NotInOurName.net 
 
 
 
Please provide support to these mother-owned,
mother- and babe-loving businesses:

Quality gifts, products, services & resources for
pregnancy, childbirth, lactation & parenting
 
http://www.maternalsource.com/


Blessed Beads Nursing Necklaces
http://www.LorisNursingNecklaces.com
 
 
Andrea Crowder's first novel, Althaea, is now available for purchase! A compassionate exploration of a young mother's heart and her gifted daughter's spiritual awakening, intertwined with a fascinating, multidimensional theory of Time.  

  
for Kamie Margaret

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In honor of Brighid whose fire is undying