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Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert Hough welcomed their baby girl on Dec. 29
To commemorate their first month with Everly, Erbert Hough shared an Instagram video of the home birth
"You changed me. You changed us forever," the new mother wrote in celebration of her daughter
Derek HoughandHayley Erbert Houghare sharing a look into the birth of their daughter,Everley Capri Hough.
The proud parents posted anInstagramvideo of the home birth to mark one month with their newborn, who was born on Dec. 29.
The video included brief clips of Hayley, 31, throughout the entire labor and delivery process. Other short clips showed Hayley in the pool for the water birth as Derek, 40, sat beside her and supported her. The video concluded with the new family of three cuddling, and the new parents smiled as they held their baby girl.
Hayley penned an emotional message about becoming a mother and what life has been like since Everley's birth.
"I've gone through a lot in this lifetime, physically and emotionally, and thought I understood my own strength. Until childbirth, and now motherhood, revealed a depth I had never known," the formerDancing with the Starsalum troupe member wrote.
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Hayley's delivery was "one of the most challenging things" she had ever experienced, she explained, adding, "Yet my body and my baby always knew exactly what to do."
"Even in the most intense moments of labor, I never felt fearful. I felt held. I felt supported. I trusted the strength moving through me," she said. "Every sensation was a reminder of the power my body carries."
She continued by remarking how proud she is of herself, and that she is awestruck by what all women "are capable of." The professional dancer added, "There is something so incredible about the surrender of birth, remembering what women have done since the beginning of time."
Hayley described Everly's birth as "raw, wild, primal, vulnerable, transformative, sacred."
"In the most sacred space, my daughter arrived earth side, just as she was always meant to," she said, before declaring, "I have been asked many times if I would do it again, and without hesitation I would do it a million times over again."
Hayley is "beyond grateful" for Derek, whom she said "never doubted" her or the process.
"He had unwavering belief in my strength and was my anchor through it all," she wrote. "He held so much space. He showed up with presence, with a calm strength. The love and connection I felt from him was beyond words, a feeling I will hold onto forever. I love you so much."
"The most powerful experience I have ever witnessed. I am in awe of you my beautiful wife and of all women who endure bringing life into this world ❤️," Derek replied in the comment section.
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Hayley also thanked her birth team for "the love, care, and steady presence they gave through the many hours of labor."
She concluded with a message to Everly: "Happy one month of life, my beautiful Everley! You changed me. You changed us forever. I love you infinitely ♥️."
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The couple, who tied the knot in August 2023,announced that they were expecting their first babytogether on Instagram in late July.
Two weeks after welcoming Everly,they spoke exclusively to PEOPLEabout their newborn and the birth. Erbert Hough said she "didn't have the option of an epidural or any pain management."
"Did I ever expect it to be the way that it was? Absolutely not, but it was so empowering and beautiful," Hayley said. "I would not change a single second of it. It was perfect in every way."
Derek was in "awe the whole time" watching the birth, he said, adding, "Witnessing her labor was a life-altering perspective shift."
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