Michelle - Congratulations to you and Bruce! Beau is a doll and you are both so blessed. Welcome to the crazy love! ;)

Annemarie - Oh Melissa, I LOVED reading this soooooo much. You are such a strong and incredible woman, and mamma. I wish that I could have heard that all from you in person and see your face beam telling it. So much love to you and Bruce and Beau.

Anna - I love your story. I’m 40 and waiting on God for a husband and family! I cried when I read your story and your husband’s letter. This story gives me so much hope. Anna

Denise Karis - Congratulations!!! He's so perfect and I'm so happy for you!

Liz Houser - Melissa, I've been following you for the past 10 years, just before I had my youngest son. It's been a joy to follow you and to see your joy in your work and in Christ. And I am beyond thrilled for God blessing you with an amazing husband and a beautiful baby. Congratulations and many, many blessings!!!

Marietta Tartaglia - What a beautiful birth!! It was so encouraging to read. Willow has been handling our entire pregnancy and we are due to deliver in 2 months with them. I'm nervous but your story was very encouraging! And ps, I love all of your photos, professional and non-professional ???? Beau is beautiful.

Danielle Panettiere - Melissa- such a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing. It was touching to read. I’m so happy that you had a wonderful experience! I hope you are enjoying all the snuggles with your little man! Congratulations to you all ??.

Ellia - I’m so happy to have read this beautiful story. Although we are up in South Dakota , I feel very connected through the details you shared. Love you so big. I can’t wait to meet the sweet little peanut. ??e

Katy Cox - I love this story and how you explained everything so well! We are definitely on the same wave length when it comes to birth! Lol. So happy for you! I had a very similar birth story as well. I loved giving birth at home with no interventions under the care of my midwives and husband. Best experience ever!

Megan H - Way to go Mama! We had our first in a hospital with a few complications, I believe brought about by their policies and standards of care. Without a birthing center nearby, we had our next two babies at home and are anticipating the same route at the end of June (given no special needs arise). It’s amazing what our bodies can do. I also love Ina May’s books for reading women’s experiences to get into the right mental space for birth. Thank you for sharing yours!