Prenatal massage can relieve many problems associated with pregnancy: back pain, swelling in the legs, sleeping problems. Massage can also help you to relax, relieve worries or anxieties about pregnancy or childbirth, and balance fluctuating emotions. Some Benefits of Prenatal Massage Massage therapy relaxes muscles, relieves joint pain and improves circulation. As long as some […]
4 Weeks Postpartum
I’m in that awkward space postpartum. The place of dichotomy. The place of being in two places at once. The place where you snuggle in and think, “I can’t believe it’s already been 4 weeks.” The place where part of you wishes you could find the snooze button and stop the world for just a […]
Information for New, or Experienced, Moms
So as the mother of five now you’d think I would know a thing or two. And of course, I do. After all, I grew up as the oldest of eight children so I was always comfortable being around children. But as any parent knows – it’s different when it’s YOUR child, isn’t it? Which […]
Vivian’s Birth Story
(Originally posted at Being Pregnant on Babble.com) I started this post two days ago but am just getting to filling in the birth story part of it (I didn’t get past the title earlier). It’s 2:45 in the morning and I’m waiting for my daughter to wake up and ease the my-milk-has-come-in-completely ache. Yes, my […]
Tips for Raising a Healthy Baby and Family
There are sometimes in your life that people will give you unasked for advice, but never so much as when you have a new baby. Trust yourself! And don’t be afraid to ask for what you need, do your own research and second-guess what you’re being told. Here are some of the things I’ve done […]
Learning Thankfulness in the NICU
Nurse: “Ok, let’s get you hooked to this IV and get the antibiotics started.” Me: “Excuse me? IV? Antibiotics? I am having a natural birth and my birth plan states I do not wish to be on an IV. I don’t mind you puting in the heplock for just-in-case, but no IV unless needed.” Nurse: […]
He Recognizes Me – First Moments After Childbirth
“Having a baby changed my life – the way that getting married changed my life. You cross this thresh hold you can never “uncross”. I could never NOT be a mother again, just like I could never be single again once I said “I do.” There is a brilliant joy, and tinge of bittersweet, in […]
When Baby Helps Show You Your Strength
I was asked to write a post as part of the One Million Moms campaign with BlogFrog and share with you guys one of the best, or worst, pregnancy moments I’ve experienced. So I chose to tell you about when the hardest moment, also became one of the best. And how I learned my own […]
Dogs and Babies: Preparing Your Dog for a New Baby
Preparing your dog for a new baby takes some advanced planning but, with a little effort, your dog and baby can learn to get along.
Travel with Baby: Simple Tips for Traveling with Babies Easily and Happily
If baby and you are planning to take a trip anytime soon, here are some simple tips and ideas to make the journey as easy and stress-free as possible for both of you. Choose the Right Destination Start your holiday with baby right by picking a destination that both your little one and you will […]
New Moms’ Bliss: Five Ways Your Life will be Happier with Baby
When you’re expecting or a new mom, seasoned and “older” moms tend to give you tons of advice and insight into how a baby changes everything. You know, the sleepless nights, the endless diaper changes, your loss of “me-time” and the ever-present exhaustion. If that leaves you feeling scared and overwhelmed, here’s something to cheer […]
Orange Blossom and Orange Essential Oil
The orange tree gives us three different essential oils. Orange essential oil comes from the orange fruit, Neroli essential oil (Orange Blossom) comes from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree, and Petitgrain essential oil comes from the leaves and twigs of the orange tree. Of the three oils Neroli is by far the most […]
