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LaToya's 2nd birthing experience...at home!

I had a lot of you read LaToya's first birth story about giving birth to her son in her car.  (Most views of all my posts!!!)  Now read her story about giving birth at home!  What a beautiful story!  :)   With my second baby (that was the result of a brief reconciliation with my husband) I knew from the  beginning that I would not leave my home in labor. I found a local midwife and she was the perfect fit  for what I was looking for. We instantly clicked. She was able to help me manage the severe sickness  that hit me like a ton of bricks. She worked well with my GYN as we treated the HPV that resurfaced  again. I had the pregnancy that I wanted (with the exception of a supportive partner). I was left alone  to grow a healthy baby. I had one test for HIV as mandated by law and that was it. I didn’t even have an  official pregnancy test. I had to sign a lot of waivers for this to happen but at least this time for me I was  aw...