There Is No Shame In A Difficult Baby (Or Child)

Have I mentioned that I have a two year old?  'Tis true.  And she is one HECK of a two year old.  In fact, she has always been an intens...

A Catholic Home Birth

  One of the things I love about home birth these days is that it doesn't discriminate.  All kinds of women from all different backgr...

Unassisted Birth, Born in the Caul

My favorite part of this unassisted birth, "The most undramatic birth ever."  How many people say that about unassisted birth?! En...

Becoming an Educated Natural Birthing Mother

You can actually buy this shirt HERE I am fascinated by how often the term "educated" is used when it comes to birth.  People talk...

Take A Moment Each Day To Ignore Your Kids

Photo (I should warn you- I suffer from a disorder known simply as "Smarta$$kinsons Disease."  It usually beings around the age of...

Joyous Birth - An Affirmation

Photograph by Katelyn Demidow Joyous Birth Birth is joyful I look forward to it My baby grows  My body grows The anticipation grows The firs...

GIVEAWAY! Pregnancy Pamper Basket From Blissfully Essential Organics

Thank you so much to Blissfully Essential Organics for this very generous giveaway!  You can win a gift basket worth $55! Here are the detai...

Dear Doctor, If You Would Like Me To Birth With You...

Dear Doctor, If  you would like me to birth with you or in your hospital, here are a few tips that MIGHT make that more likely. 1)  Be nice ...

Crappy Mom Moments- Eventually They Will Happen To You

Found HERE I sometimes find myself irritated reading "advice" about parenting from parents who are very new to the mom experience....

"Zen Baby" Organic Baby Clothing GIVEAWAY!!

It's happening again!  Another fab Mama Birth Giveaway! So excited to share this one from Zen Baby, our newest sponsor here at the old b...

A Nurse With A Home Water Birth

  First, HOW COOL IS THAT PICTURE?! A wonderful birth story, and a testament to the FACT that movement is imperative to a more comfortable ...

A Long Home Water Birth (But Still Awesome)

Can I tell you a secret?  I love long birth stories as much as the short ones.  For one, I think many women experience a "long" fi...