No In-Laws Were Harmed In The Making Of This Holiday Memory- But It's Still Early

It is that time of year again.  Christmas. I actually love Christmas.  The Jesus part of Christmas.  All the other stuff- I could do without...

What Do Unassisted Birthers Have In Common With Scheduled C-Section Mamas?

I have been inspired by Jennifer Block.  As I was reading "Pushed" these last few weeks one of the things that struck me most was ...

Smoking Marijuana While Pregnant- Why The Jamacian Study Doesn't Matter

Photo from this site Once upon a time I did a post on why women shouldn't smoke marijuana while pregnant.  You should read it. I am st...

Murphy's Law- As It Applies To Motherhood

I once thought that people who talked about Murphy's law were negative.  "Who thinks that everything that can go wrong, will go wro...

Obstetric Lie # 85- I Know What Natural Birth Is

I talked to a woman once who believed in natural birth.  In fact she had had her first few babies unmedicated in the hospital. She delivered...

A Prayer, A Car, & An Unassisted Birth on the Highway

I just love birth stories like this!  Plus, it just cracks me up sometimes how hubby is the one who knows when it is time to go to the birth...

Reflections On Losing My Mommy Mind

I toyed around with a bunch of titles for this post: "Go Sell Crazy Somewhere Else, This Mom Is All Stocked Up" (but that was sto...