Tag: birth
To the Nurse Who…
Between birthing babies, raising children, and enduring cancer treatment, a lot of my last 6 years have been spent in medical facilities. I have...
Duchess Kate Had a Baby and I Have Some Thoughts
Earlier this week, the British Royal Family welcomed another little prince into the royal succession line. It made headlines but what really got the...
8 Things I Wish I Had Known Before I Went Into...
As a new mom, you want to be prepared for everything. You read all the books, buy all the things, ask all the questions....
I Chose Not to Have a Birth Plan, Yet Planning Became...
I resisted a birth plan because I didn’t want to be set on the way things would go when I really didn’t have much...
Birth can be redemptive
All birth stories are important, each for different reasons.
The birth of my second child was redemptive and restorative for me because it showed me...
Pain-Free and Empowered: Becca’s Epidural Stories
Before I even had one child, I thought I wanted four.
This was obviously influenced by my love of Parenthood.
After we had our first, it...
Kim’s Birth Story – A Surreal Experience
"I'm so glad she's not coming tonight."
I had wavered on doing maternity photos and finally had them scheduled for the afternoon of Wednesday, May...
Deanna’s Birth Story – Not According to Plan
Let me start by saying that I'm a planner.
I love a plan. But if there's one thing I learned about birthin' a baby...it's that...
You’re Invited to Bloom Richmond – An Event for New &...
Expecting your first baby? Your third? Whether you had a new baby join your family in the last year or are hoping to welcome...
Yes, Dear Hubby, You Should Get Me a Push Present!
"What in the world is a Push Present?" he asked.
No doubt my very loving husband would not appreciate me posting this story. But, I...