Hell is Spelled B-R-A S-H-O-P-P-I-N-G

First, you need some background.  Last week I had not one, not two, but THREE people tell me that my chest was sagging.  The first was my mo...

The Next Person to Utter the Phrase "You Will Miss This Someday," May Witness My Head Exploding

Picture found here Sometimes I think the quirks of motherhood are a cruel joke made up by a man somewhere. For instance, I have noticed that...

Honeybuns Cloth Diaper GIVEAWAY TIME!!!

Back by popular demand- the Honeybuns Cloth Diaper giveaway!!!!  This has definitely been one of my most popular giveaways ever, and you can...

Unexpected, Unassisted Birth- LOVE!

There is a special place in my heart for birth stories like this- especially because it is so much like my last birth which was also an unex...

Navigating The Hospital Machine

I have written a lot about how to get a natural birth in a hospital .  It IS possible and is a wonderful experience for many women. But........

Easy Vegan (Or Meaty) Black Bean Chili

Another EASY (and easily vegan) meal for ya ladies.  I love our little recipe section.   You can find more like this from this mom's web...

A VBAC Nobody Said Was Possible

How about an amazing VBAC for you?!   Reading birth stories is like reading about the strength of women- and often against ALL odds.  I am s...

The Amazing Power of Getting OUT of the Stirups!

We talk a lot in the natural birth community about women NOT birthing in supine (on your back) positions.  This story illustrates beautif...

The Overdue Blues- A Birth Story

  The overdue baby- no matter how much you believe in the baby's timing and respect the natural process- waiting past that invented date...

A Plus Sized Mom, With Two Healthy, Low-Risk Births and Many Prayers Answered

I love these two birth stories.  I read LOTS of birth stories- but these ones just sucked me in.  I think you will enjoy them too and feel t...