My C-Section Story

My first pregnancy was nine years ago, and it and resulted in an emergency c-section. I faced that delivery with anxiety and defeat, because I had not written c-section in my birth plan. Unfortunately, baby girl was in distress, and a c-section was necessary. Many have had successful v-bacs, but that...

Tags: Birth

Aromatherapy for the Average Mom: A Safe place to start

Is it just me, or are you all of a sudden hearing about essential oils from everywhere? Friends, family, coworkers, everyone is talking about them and trying to figure out how best to use them with their families.  I’ve been using them too, and being careful to do a lot...

Tags: Self Care

Baby Food: Back To Basics

As the timeapproached to start feeding my son solid foods, I felt overwhelmed and intimidated by all the gadgets, devices, and special containers that I would need in order to make good homemade baby food. Little did I know that I already had what I needed in my kitchen.I remember...

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How Important are Birth Announcements?

The day my son was born was busy. Meeting our baby, figuring out breastfeeding, recovering, and resting, were just a few things that I can remember, as it all seems like a big blur. At some point during that day, an adorable picture was taken of my swaddled sleeping baby...

Tags: Pregnancy