“This is a picture my sister captured as my husband, a firefighter/EMT, caught our second born. We had a planned home birth, but the midwives didnt make it in time. Labor was 45 mins. I felt so supported having my husband deliver our son- would do it exactly the same all over again!” ~Danielle
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Dad Watches Birth on Skype {Operation Special Delivery}
This amazing and beautiful birth story was sent to em by katheJo binder photography. She said, “One of my most favorite birth stories that I have ever been apart of. Dad was in Afghanistan while mom delivered her son. Daddy watched via Skype. I just love this birth story and I think it should be shared with the world! This…
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Honeybuns Cloth Diapers
Nicole Small, owner of honeybuns cloth diapers, has been a WAHM for over a year now. She started making cloth diapers after using one size pocket diapers by bumGenius on her daughter. She wanted to make something cuter than all of the solid colored diapers she used on her. Nicole and her husband invested a little money in a few…
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One Month w/o Facebook. Now What?
Today marks one month I left Facebook. All I can say is…it has been peaceful. My life calmed way down when I removed the chaos of updates, answering questions, moderating comments, etc. In that month, we’ve been posting a lot more on the blog and sharing on Pinterest. It has been fun, actually. I’ve really enjoyed it. Many of you…
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11 Wicked Blog Posts {11/5-11/10}
I wonder if you all (that’s part Texan) can keep up with the number of posts we’re putting out! Here’s a summary for you. Organized and pretty in one place. 1. Three rad weeks of NO Facebook! Not exaggerating. It’s been awesome. Here’s why. 2. These incredible pictures and video of a mother being supported in a VBAC after a…
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3 Rad Weeks of NO Facebook & Being in the Picture(s)
I recently blogged about being in the picture. In the last few weeks I have blogged more, been on the computer less (yep) and have shared more pictures of my life (well a few is more than none!). I have been forcing myself to be in the pictures with my kids sometimes instead of always behind behind the camera {i.e.…
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Breastfeeding Goddess Mama of Twins
I was presently surprised when I received an email from Tatum with Tatum Kathleen Photography. I’ve seen and shared her work in the past. She took the time to emaill me knowing I’m no longer on FB. She thought I’d appreciate a photo she just took and she was right! “This couple had their first birth, twin girls, and is 12…
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4 Quotes to Get You Through the Day!
If you are a woman… If you are pregnant… If you are a mom… If you are pregnant and a mom… If it’s proving to be a tough day remember that you are good enough and it’s OK to have a lazy day!
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Baby Pees on Everyone Right After Born {Cesarean Birth of a Rainbow Baby}
Sent in by Jillian. She says, “This was the birth of my son, Avery Reed. He is my rainbow baby. I had attempted a VBAC but decided to get a repeat c-section after a bad reaction to an epidural that left me weak and feeling pretty sick. It was a difficult delivery, and a long hospital stay after, but it…