My Newest Earthling

Wednesday, Oct 19th, this little boy finally made his entrance earth side. 

5 days past my due date, which is a rarity for me.

Ace Buchanan Martin

He weighed in at 10 pounds 5 oz and was 23 inches long.

I knew he would be a good sized baby, but I didn't expect a 10 pounder.

Labor started in the late of night and lasted only 5 hours. It was, for me, a quick labor. The 4 oldest girls were in attendance, seeing what a normal birth is and seeing how much work the midwives do at a home birth.

There has been no shortage of people willing to hold this little guy.

To say he hit the jack pot family is an under statement.

Devin is home and off work for a stretch, so I have been resting, recovering and enjoying this new little earthling.

Who does he look like? It's hard to tell at this stage, but I see a little of Fletcher in him and his eyes are already quite blue.

Already I cannot imagine him not being here in our family. To say we are quite lucky and blessed is an under statement.
We truly love this baby with all our hearts.

Thank you for all of the kind words and prayers on Facebook and through emails.

He is here.

Happy Wednesday Ya'll!

The Home Birth of Fletcher Pike

The Home Birth of Fletcher Pike from Samantha Martin on Vimeo.

I Am Sam

Hey ya'll! I am Sam and this is My Barefoot Farm.
I am a mother, a wife, a sister, an aunt, a beekeeper, and a friend. I love to bake, cook, quilt, raise children, and a little heck if needed. I am an activist for all things mothering and believe  in attachment parenting, home birthing and breastfeeding. Government schools? No thank you, we thrive well on our own. I am situated here in Georgia, on a 30 acre  hobby farm, where people love the Country, the South, and the Constitution.

Everyday is an adventure and every challenge a blessing while my husband and I raise our 7 children and live with a kazillion critters. Thank you for stopping by and comments and feedback are always welcome.

I can be contacted at    mybarefootfarm@catt.com

See ya around!
Sam:-)