I have enjoyed using Earthside Birth Photography’s pictures to make some amazing, fun, powerful statements. Ruthie was kind enough to put this one together for the BWF Blog and all of you. It’s so true mamas. We are incredibly strong and powerful and that moment…THIS moment is when many women realize that they are capable of absolutely anything. The contrast…
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Powerful Birth Affirmation
I used this quote during my last labor when my baby kept trying to turn during contractions. I would repeat over and over, “My contractions are not stronger than me, becaue they are me.” It did help! He still came out facing my left leg…but he DID come out! 😉 Photography by Earthside Birth Photography. She is also on Facebook!
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‘Just A Mom’
For those that think they are ‘just a mom’… Photography by Earthside Birth Photography and on Facebook. I recently asked Ruthie to do a revised version of this quote picture and here is what she came up with! Love it!
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Overcome Adversity
After a really hard 2 weeks, this really resonates with me. Loss, potential loss, conflict, heartache…have consumed the last 10 days of my life. I will not give up. I will keep holding on. I look forward to the change of tide. This can apply to birth and life. Hold on mamas…just when you think you have to give up, thing…
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Where I’m At…Virtue
In backing off Facebook, I am giving more time to myself, my family and yes…my spirituality and faith. If you have followed me any length of time, you know that I am accepting of all and never push religion. However, in being honest about where I am at in life away from Facebook, here it is. Today, among other things,…
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Where I’m At This Day…
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The New Mother Magazine Giveaway
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Cesarean Birth Matters
You know, I have see this picture of an apple shredded up and the statement about how only a healthy baby matters. It’s making the point that it’s not OK when people say that your birth and your body don’t matter. I AGREE with that statement. Birth DOES matter. HOWEVER, I completely disagree with the picture (related to cesarean birth…
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Great Hospital Birth, Baby Is One Step Ahead of Interventions
My pregnancy with my son was AWFUL, with getting the flu very bad, substantial bleeding at times, bladder infections, throat infection where the antibiotics lead to a yeast infection, and assorted other fantastic things to happen during pregnancy 😛 Everyone who saw how big I was towards the end (started at 110lbs, went up to 175lbs) were convinced I was…