In this podcast episode, the Jacqueline invites her sisters-in-law, Rachael and Summer, to share their individual experiences of pregnancy and childbirth. Rachael discusses her pregnancy journey and her son's eventual c-section birth on his due date. Summer details her attempts to have a natural birth which eventually resulted in a scheduled induction. Throughout their conversation, they also open up about the unexpected aspects of their journeys. Overall, their stories highlight the varied nature of pregnancy, the shared joy of motherhood, and the resilience of women.00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Guests00:19 Rachel's Pregnancy and Birth Story05:47 Rachel's C-Section Experience and Recovery11:12 Summer's Pregnancy Journey Begins13:28 The Struggles of Pregnancy14:10 The Wait for Labor19:02 The Long Pushing Stage21:07 The Magic of Forgetting22:07 The Joy of New Additions to the Family•  Join the Motherhood Intended Community•  Follow @motherhood_intended on Instagram•  Leave a review for the podcast• Apply to be a guest on the show• Join the Montherhood Intended e-mail list! Once a week you'll receive a newsletter with things like fertility tips, recipes, mom hacks, product discounts, and more.Struggling to conceive? Download this *free* Month-by-Month Roadmap to Your Fertility Success to help you stay calm and focused on your journey to baby.Support the showIf you're interested in helping give the absolute greatest gift to deserving parents, learn more about becoming a surrogate (and earn up to $650 just for taking the first few simple steps!): share.conceiveabilities.com/hello12