James Paul Harris

James Paul Harris was born on Tuesday, March 22 at 12:27 pm.  He weighed 8 lbs even and was 21 inches long.  He was born at the Agape Birth Center in Rigby, about 4 minutes from our house.  My water broke Monday night at 10:30.  I had sporadic contractions all night and then labor kicked in after taking some Blue and Black Cohash Tuesday morning.  After taking the herb tinctures my labor progressed very fast.  The most surprising thing about birthing naturally without any drugs was that it was not that painful.  I labored out of the water but when it was time to push I got into the large bathtub and James was born under water.  Drew was able to help "catch" him and help bring him out of the water.  James has a strong set of lungs and pinked up immediately.  It was a wonderful experience and by far my favorite birth.  It was very peaceful and an amazing feeling letting my body do what it was made for.  All of my other three births were at the hospital with pitocin and an epidural.  It was really cool to actually feel the need to push, and to feel James moving around between contractions. We are so happy to have James here and he is such a sweet baby.  And if you are wondering about the name.  James is a family name on both Drew and my families and Paul is after my father.  And we are not calling him Jimmer :)


Top- Will, James Bottom- Kate, Isabelle

Proud daddy six hours after birth

At the birth center

The tub where James was born

One hour after birth

30 hours old

3 days old