Nella Cordelia A Mother's Emotional Journey Summary

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A Mother's Emotional Journey
In a web article titled Nella Cordelia: A Birth Story on kellehampton.com, is a heart opening story of her daughter’s birth, Nella. The story begins with Kelle, a pregnant mother, ready to birth her second child, is excitingly waiting to welcome her into their perfect world. Having experience from her first pregnancy, she has an idea what to expect. Thus, she has planned everything to ensure her delivery goes perfectly smooth. All is going as she as planned family and friends arrive to be ready to hold, love, and welcome the soon to be born baby.
As time passes, she is now in the process of delivery the child. During this period, she is picturing her idyllic world of her family growing up and bonding together.

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