Three months ago I underwent emergency surgery for an ectopic rupture repair. I’ve taken the time between then and now to really process it all and how I feel about it. Especially after experiencing a miscarriage almost exactly two years prior. It’s been a lot. […]
The pandemic has turned life upside down for everyone. I don’t think I am an exception to changes and sacrifice during this time becuase I know we all are worried about loved ones, our own health, making ends meet, and trying to stay sane during […]
When I found out I was pregnant for the third time, on November 1st, I had a lot of mixed feelings. I had tried for 8 months to get pregnant, so it felt a bit surreal to finally have what I had wanted after what […]
I have shared many joyful experiences since being on social media and have had my friends celebrate them all with me graduations, engagement to marriage, buying a home, the births of my son’s, career changes to becoming a doula. Accomplishments and blessings seem to have […]
I wrote this letter to Holden last year as we waited for the arrival of Waylon. Although Waylon was very much planned and wanted I still struggled with how this change may impact Holden. I was scared for the change from one to two. Now, […]
We live in a culture of fear when it comes to pregnancy and birth. Although I love the internet, it does not help when one dives into black holes of pregnancy/birth horror stories that are all too commonly shared. When I became pregnant for the […]
Packing your hospital bag is one of the most exciting, but intimidating parts of preparing for the arrival of a new baby. If you’re a first time mom, it is really hard to know how to pack, and you may feel unsure about what a […]
When I first became pregnant I was already well immersed into the idea of natural child birth. I’d been preparing for this for years. I knew right away I was going to deliver with a midwife, and I knew I wanted a doula. I knew […]
I cannot believe its been 2 YEARS since I had my baby shower for Holden. I was so excited, and will always remember that part of my first pregnancy as one of the best times in my life. It was summer, so I was on […]
Pregnancy is one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life. The anticipation of a new life joining the world can be fun, but also stressful and overwhelming. There is so much to do and get done to feel prepared for this baby, and […]
