So there I am in the middle of enjoying a lovely afternoon with my boys, rounding it off with a quick stop at the grocery store to grab a few items for dinner when my fantastic mood is brought to a screeching halt. This is what happened… We get in the checkout line and my four-year-old son begins to help…
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Moi aussi, j’aillaite: Can a Nursing Mom Be Sexy?
Earlier this fall, a public health campaign in Québec, Canada, ruffled feathers all over… well, all over Québec, Canada. The 15-second ad aired on public TV during prime-time viewing hours, invoking public outrage on social networks and in the media. A good friend of mine wrote a letter to the government agency responsible, elaborating her grievances: “In Québec we have worked hard…
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Fast and Calm UC {Unassisted Childbirth} Water Birth
The morning of Monday, January 23rd (when I was 40 weeks, 5 days), I sent my mom and sister a text that read, “Who wants to distract me today?” to which my sister promptly responded and said that she and her girls would come over to play. I was relieved to have visitors, a bit of distraction was going to…
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41 Year Old Mom and Grandmother Gives Birth Again {A Beautiful Natural Hospital Birth}
At 41 weeks, I was experiencing what I subconsciously feared. My hubby and I were at my weekly medical doctor’s appointment listening to his attempt to convince us to schedule an induction. He said that it was him and his other four partners protocol to prepare for an induction once a prenatal client went past their due date. He added that…
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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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Planned Birth Center Birth {Becomes} Unassisted Birth in a Van
On Tuesday, June 12, 2012 I woke up with contractions and I was not able to sleep through them any more. It is 6:45 am. I kept thinking it’s just my body faking me out as usual. So I ignored the contractions for awhile. Robert gets up and makes breakfast. I was too nervous to eat more than a piece…
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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!