Five Things I Wish I Knew As A New Mother

I feel so blessed to be able to teach and learn from expecting families as my fun side "job". I realized though, after a somewhat...

-Healthy Pregnancy Snacks-

Healthy, thoughtful eating while pregnant can do so much in making pregnancy more comfortable, enjoyable, and ensuring that mama stays low r...

I Took Drugs While Pregnant

Let me tell you another dirty story- but this one is about me. I have had three children. With two of my pregnancies I have taken a drug. ...

Smoking Marijuana While Pregnant

Let me tell you a dirty story. I met a woman years ago. She was in her fifties and we worked together. She had married a little later in l...

Birth Story- A Young Mama

Welcome to another birth story Wednesday. I love how this young mama has a great birth in the hospital. It shows that being assertive, kno...

Motherhood- A Daily Lesson in Sacrifice

(Warning- this post might get a little religious- so if that isn't your bag, run away now.) The other day the husband asked me about sac...

Birth Story- A Home VBAC!!!

Love love love this birth story. Gorgeous pictures, fantastic birth, and a testament to patience and faith. This is what it is all about l...

Obstetric Lie # 95- Birth Is A Disease

Imagine it: You are a skilled race car driver. You have worked for years to hone your skills. You have a fast car. It is the best. It ha...

I Had A Natural Birth- And I Liked It

The other day I came across this somewhat angry post by a mama who enjoyed her epidural and c-section birth and seemed pretty ticked at som...

5 Top Secret Things About Pregnancy

1) It makes you more sensitive to the potty training child. Example) Your 4 year old has an accident. While pregnant you can really commise...

Birthstory! Homebirth (VBAC) In A Hospital

Well, there is just nothing like a mom who knows what she wants and makes sure she gets it. Don't take crap from anybody ladies. This ...