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EP189 Dare To Declare Your Baby: How Alicia Couri Called In Her Son Elijah

EP189 Dare To Declare Your Baby: How Alicia Couri Called In Her Son Elijah

Alicia Couri shares how she deliberately called in her son Elijah through declaration, faith, and unwavering belief. Despite severe morning sickness with her first two daughters, she made a decision to have a boy and enrolled her entire family in that belief, even putting his name in a photo album years before conception.

Alicia· natural· Baby boy

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Before

Feared pregnancy due to severe morning sickness trauma, told as teenager she'd have difficulty conceiving due to high progesterone

Key Shift

Made a definitive decision to have a son and enrolled her entire family in that belief through declaration and faith

After

Manifested her son Elijah exactly as declared after three years of unwavering belief

From Fear to Faith: Alicia's Fertility Foundation

Alicia shares how being told as a teenager she'd have difficulty conceiving planted seeds of doubt, and how severe morning sickness with her first pregnancy created trauma around future pregnancies. Despite these challenges, she learned to approach conception purposefully and developed tools for emotional recovery.

The Mind-Body Miracle: Transforming Labor Through Meditation

Using principles from 'Supernatural Childbirth,' Alicia demonstrates the power of mind-body connection by transforming excruciating labor pain into peaceful contractions through meditation and prayer. Her experience was so calm that medical staff thought she was asleep during active labor.

The Declaration: Calling in Baby Elijah

The pivotal moment when Alicia decided she would have a son and began declaring it boldly to her family. She created a photo album with his name years before conception, enrolled her entire family in the belief, and maintained unwavering faith for three years until he arrived exactly as declared.

Spiritual Obedience and Divine Timing

Alicia shares the challenging moments of following inner guidance, including giving up certain foods and having difficult conversations with family members. Her willingness to be obedient to her calling demonstrated her commitment to manifesting Elijah, even when it required courage and sacrifice.

Questions This Episode Answers

How do you manifest a specific baby gender

I'm not leaving this up to chance anymore. This that that was the moment I knew I'm gonna have a son.

Alicia27:39

According to Alicia's story, she made a definitive decision while pregnant with her second daughter that her next child would be a boy. She declared this to her entire family, created a photo album with his name 'Elijah' and baby footprints years before conception, and enrolled everyone in believing for his arrival.

What does it mean to declare your baby

women that create extraordinary lives aren't freaking out about the jinx. They are out there full on declaring what it is that they want

Rosanne Austin3:56

Declaring your baby means boldly stating your desire for a child without fear of jinxing it or superstition. It involves making a clear decision about what you want and enrolling others in that belief rather than staying silent from fear of disappointment.

How to use mind body connection for easier childbirth

I went into a meditative state. And I just started to really I believe in praying in the Holy Ghost. So I was praying in the Holy Ghost. I was meditating, and that excruciating pain was not like, I knew my body was going through it. I felt the contractions, but I wasn't in that pain anymore.

Alicia15:57

Alicia learned from the book 'Supernatural Childbirth' to view labor as muscle contractions rather than pain. During her second labor, when excruciating pain started, she entered a meditative state and prayed, transforming her experience so dramatically that the nurse thought she was asleep.

What to do when you doubt your fertility journey

God would not put a desire in your heart that he's it's it's not meant to come through, so don't abandon your seed. Don't abandon it.

Alicia42:32

When facing despair or doubt, remember that God wouldn't put a desire in your heart that isn't meant to come through. Call on friends for prayer and support, and don't abandon your 'seed' - the belief and work you've already put in - during moments of weakness.

Why isn't my fertility desire manifesting

the reason you don't have what it is that you desire right now is because there is something else that is more important that has, you know, something to that effect. You have this desire, and you're saying you want this, but there is something that is taking precedent over that thing

Alicia20:06

Ask yourself what you're valuing more than your desire. Often there's something you're unconsciously prioritizing that's preventing your wish from coming true. Once you identify and clear that limiting belief, your desire can manifest.

How to overcome fear of pregnancy complications

the same thing happened. I was sick the entire time, but I wasn't in despair. Like, the first time I was sick in despair, like, I would be crying every day. This time I had tools.

Alicia14:34

Alicia overcame severe morning sickness trauma by joining a support group, reading spiritual resources about God's plan for pregnancy, and preparing emotionally before trying again. She had tools and knowledge the second time that made the experience less traumatic even though symptoms were similar.

How to Declare Your Baby Into Existence

Alicia's step-by-step approach to manifesting her specific desire for a son

  1. 1

    Make a definitive decision

    Decide exactly what you want without leaving it to chance - be specific about gender, timing, or other desires

  2. 2

    Find spiritual foundation

    Research scriptures or spiritual texts that support your desire - find examples of others who received what you're asking for

  3. 3

    Enroll others in your belief

    Share your declaration with family and friends, creating collective faith around your desire rather than hiding it

  4. 4

    Take symbolic action

    Create physical representations of your desire like photo albums, names, or other tangible expressions of faith

  5. 5

    Stay obedient to guidance

    Follow inner guidance even when uncomfortable, demonstrating commitment to your desire

  6. 6

    Don't abandon your seed

    During moments of doubt or despair, call on support and remember that your desire was divinely placed

All Teachings 8

TeachingChallenging3:03

Declaring what you want on your fertility journey is essential - hiding behind superstition and fear of 'jinxing it' keeps you stuck in lack and scarcity

Alicia Couri declared her desire for a son to her entire family, even creating a photo album with his name 'Elijah' and baby footprints years before conception, ultimately conceiving him exactly as she believed.

TeachingEmpowering30:36

You can't plant a seed after it's sown - you have to declare your specific desire before conception, not after you're already pregnant

Alicia Couri planted the seed for her son Elijah by naming him and declaring his coming before conception, waiting three years for the right timing rather than rushing, and conceived exactly the boy she declared.

BreakthroughEmpowering28:00

Enrolling others in your belief creates spiritual authority and surrounds your desire with collective faith

Alicia Couri gave her mother-in-law a photo album with her future son's name and footprints, got her 3-year-old daughter telling teachers about baby brother Elijah who was 'coming,' and had the whole family talking about Elijah's arrival years before conception.

TeachingEmpowering5:27

The mind-body connection is real - your body and mind are not separate entities but work together in manifestation

Alicia Couri transformed her labor experience by remembering her training from 'Supernatural Childbirth' and entering a meditative state, going from excruciating pain to peaceful contractions so calm the nurse thought she was asleep.

ReframeChallenging21:06

When something isn't manifesting, ask what you're valuing more than your desire

Alicia Couri realized she valued staying in her current school district more than getting her dream house, and once she cleared that limiting belief and dropped attachment to how it had to come, the house manifested.

BreakthroughChallenging33:36

Obedience to your inner guidance, even when it's uncomfortable, demonstrates commitment to your desire

Alicia Couri was guided to give up pork and shellfish before conceiving Elijah, requiring her to tell her mother-in-law she couldn't eat the Christmas meal she'd specifically requested and cooked, demonstrating obedience to her calling.

TeachingComforting41:08

Don't abandon your seed in moments of despair - call on support to hold you up when faith wavers

When Alicia Couri was considering abortion due to severe morning sickness during her pregnancy with Elijah, she called a friend to pray for her and reminded herself 'you prayed, you believed, and you received - don't abandon your seed now.'

TeachingEmpowering42:32

God would not put a desire in your heart that isn't meant to come through

Alicia Couri maintained unwavering belief in having her son Elijah for three years between declaration and conception, trusting that her specific desire for a boy was divinely placed and would manifest in perfect timing.

Episode Tone
3 challenging4 empowering1 comforting

Key Teachings 8

Declaring what you want on your fertility journey is essential - hiding behind superstition and fear of 'jinxing it' keeps you stuck in lack and scarcity

3:03

You can't plant a seed after it's sown - you have to declare your specific desire before conception, not after you're already pregnant

30:36

Enrolling others in your belief creates spiritual authority and surrounds your desire with collective faith

28:00

The mind-body connection is real - your body and mind are not separate entities but work together in manifestation

5:27

When something isn't manifesting, ask what you're valuing more than your desire

21:06

Obedience to your inner guidance, even when it's uncomfortable, demonstrates commitment to your desire

33:36

Don't abandon your seed in moments of despair - call on support to hold you up when faith wavers

41:08

God would not put a desire in your heart that isn't meant to come through

42:32

Perspectives 2

Don't get ahead of yourself or count your eggs before they hatch - you might jinx it

CONSIDER: Women who create extraordinary lives declare what they want without fear of jinxing it, staying focused on their vision

You get what you get when it comes to baby gender - you can't control or believe for something specific

CONSIDER: You can plant the seed for exactly what you want before conception and believe for specific outcomes

Quotable Moments

I'm not leaving this up to chance anymore. This that that was the moment I knew I'm gonna have a son.

Alicia27:39

You can't plant a seed after it's sown. You can't say this is gonna be an apple tree after you've planted orange seeds.

Alicia30:36

women that create extraordinary lives aren't freaking out about the jinx. They are out there full on declaring what it is that they want

Rosanne Austin3:56

God would not put a desire in your heart that he's it's it's not meant to come through, so don't abandon your seed.

Alicia42:32

I'm planting the seed before it's sown, and Elijah, he's not here yet because he's a very specific child that God is giving me

Alicia30:57

This Story Proves

Manifested specific gender through declarationOvercame severe pregnancy complications through mindsetNatural conception after family history concerns

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