”What Can I Do To Help?” If you say this to a mama and she looks at you like it’s a trick question, don’t give up. Sometimes asking for what we need is tricky, you know? Especially when we love, respect, and can’t imagine you scraping lasagna off our plates and taking out our trash! …
The Beauty of Birth
Words Like Stunning, Unforgettable and Triumphant Don’t begin to describe the words and images I am privileged to share today. These are my real-life friends talking everything from. . . on second thought I won’t spoil their stories for you. Let’s read together and bask in the beauty of birth. Disclaimer: Some images may be considered …
Calling All Mamas: Get Your Birth Stories Ready
The thing about birth stories is that they are a lot like the babies they come with. No matter how many there are I never get tired of them. Each little face draws me in . . . just as each story does. I read your stories. Every single one you send me. I know …
Birth Story Bash – Sebastian’s Birth
My husband, my two year old daughter and I moved to South America in the spring of 2009 and one of the first things I did was find a midwife even though I wasn’t pregnant again yet. I had my first baby at home in Texas with Ann Crowel, Cindy Haggerton and Ann’s apprentice, Abby. …
Birth Story Bash: Celebrating Your Story – October 21
Steam is rising from my favorite red mug. The day is clear . . . no commitments, errands to run, or phone calls to make. It’s just me, my babies and your stories. I have idea what’s coming. Poop pellets? A homebirth with an ambulance and firetruck in the driveway? How about a surprise delivery …
83 Reasons To Hire A Birth Photographer
Lynsey Stone, aka the DFW Birth Photographer, was the first person I called when I found out I was pregnant. Yep, I’m so in love with her work that I scheduled her 39 weeks in advance, and that’s not all! I have actually introduced myself to women I saw on her blog. How do you …
The Best Laid Plans
Note from Mommypotamus: Today I am so honored to share this guest post from Maureen Alley, a stay-at-home mom of twin boys. Their days are filled with walks in the park, listening to Irish music, enjoying smooshed banana, and of course, nursing! I Had A Plan I had a couple different plans, actually. There was one for …
Thoughts on a 9/11 Baby
After absolutely no warm up anything, I started feeling some early labor stuff last night. It’s been a tough road since then. My body is urging me forward and my emotions are fighting me back. It’s September 11th.
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