What is it about breast milk that makes it so good for babies? How long do you really need to breastfeed before it’s no longer beneficial? Once a kid is eating regular foods, breastmilk serves no purpose. Right?
Birth {not a spectator sport}
Often times you’ll hear the labor and birth process likened to a marathon. It’s something a woman builds up and prepares for. She muscles through every. last. second. She puuuuushes through to the very end. While all of this is true, I will say that a marathon requires only a runner.
All The Dirty Work
Thought it would be a grrreeeaaaat idea to deep clean my van today since the sun was shining and it was just so beautiful out…
Practice What You Preach! {here’s to a healthier me!}
All day long, I go on and on about how Mama’s need other Mama’s. . . Mama’s need time. . . Mama’s need a chance to be healthy. . . But man. . . I SUCK at this!
My “Unsuccessful” Birth {no.such.thing.}
As a doula I’ve met with a lot of clients who’ve told me they want to have a “successful birth” or have told me that their first birth was “unsuccessful” and they want to be “more successful” this go around. Let me just say something… EVERY.BIRTH.IS.SUCCESSFUL.
Why My Kid Knows That I’m Santa… {I’m THAT Mom}
I have a 4 year old. She know’s that parents are the sneaky culprits behind the presents “miraculously” appearing under the tree on Christmas morning. And guess what??? She’s okay with it! Oh, we don’t have an Elf on the Shelf either… {Gasp!}
SAHM/WAHM/Working…{Mom}
I read an article the other day about why SAHM’s need to stop whining and be thankful for their ability to be home with their children. It was somewhat offensive but there was truth in it. Then in response to that article I read another one about why SAHM’s need to be allowed to whine all they want because they sacrifice all day for their families. It was somewhat offensive but there was truth in it. THEN I read another article about working mom’s. Talking about how they’re shamed often for leaving their children but in fact the children of working mom’s are basically genius’ because they have to learn early on to be self sufficient and they’re not so needy like those “level 5 clingers” of SAHM’s. It was somewhat offensive, but there was truth in it.
Norah Brooke {A VBAC Success}
A little background– My first birth ended in a C-section. After my son, Liam, was born we found out that even though his head was down, his chin wasn’t tucked and he appeared to be peeking up a bit.It’s apparently known as Brow Presentation. They called it an “emergency”, but to me it wasn’t. His vitals were fine. I was fine. Some doctors just don’t like slow progression. I now feel like I should have fought it. I should have asked for help and tried different positions. However, as soon as you hear the statement “for the safety of the baby” you’re willing to do anything without questioning.
You’re the Goodest {wisdoms from my four year old}
I woke up Monday morning and checked Facebook… {yeah… don’t…do that. just don’t} I immediately felt discouraged and defeated and like nothing I do is worth while. {self-esteem isn’t my forte… obviously}
The Beginning of a Life Long Journey {a {still} birth story}
This post was written 2 1/2 years ago. It has been an honor to share this bit of our life with others, knowing that if even one life is changed, our Daphne’s short life was not in vain. If nothing else, I want our story to resound with {hope}. And let that hope be what shines through it all.
