🌸 Our Child-Birth Stories” 🌸

## “Our Birth Stories”

📅 Sunday, November 16th at 6:00 PM
💖 Because every beginning is a moment that truly matters.
Hi Moms, 🌷
Our next Moments That Matter session is one that reaches deep into the heart of motherhood “Our Birth Stories.”

This gathering is all about pausing to honor one of the most transformative experiences in our lives: the moment we became mothers. Whether your story was calm, complicated, or completely unexpected, it is yours — full of courage, emotion, and love.

At Moments That Matter, we believe every mother’s journey deserves to be seen and celebrated. Through reflection and sharing, we’ll hold space for one another’s stories, reminding ourselves that these moments — both beautiful and challenging — are what make us who we are. 💕

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### 💭 Journaling Prompts (to complete before session):

What is the title of your childbirth story?

#### Keep it short, focused, and heartfelt — about 2–3 minutes when read aloud or one short paragraph per section when written.

#### 1️⃣ Before the Birth – The Anticipation

Set the scene.

• How were you feeling leading up to labor?
• What were your hopes or fears?
• Was there a moment that signaled, “It’s happening!”?

📝 Prompt example: “The night before labor, I remember feeling…”

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#### 2️⃣ During the Birth – The Moment of Strength

Describe the turning point.

What kind of birth did you have? (e.g., natural, induced, cesarean, water birth, epidural-assisted, etc.)

• What stands out most from the experience? (a sound, a feeling, a word someone said)
• How did you feel emotionally and physically?
• What helped you push through?

📝 Prompt example: “In that moment, I realized…”

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#### 3️⃣ After the Birth – The First Connection

Focus on the love.

• What was your first thought or feeling when you saw your baby?
• Who was there to share that moment with you?
• How did it change you as a person or a mother?

📝 Prompt example: “When I first held my baby, I thought…”

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Every story begins with a moment — a moment that matters. 💫
We can’t wait to share this evening of love, reflection, and strength with you on Sunday, November 16th at 6:00 PM.