Kjersti’s birth story
On Tuesday, September 3, I took a walk with Leo and Alia before bed around 8. It was a little late for Leo, who I like to put to bed around 7-7:30 since he stopped napping earlier this year, but ...
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Leo’s birth story
I was 40 weeks pregnant on Monday, May 16. That morning I had a chiropractor appointment and used the gift certificate our church gave out on Mother’s Day for a 30 minute massage. The ...
Maria von Trapp had a Home Birth
Did you know Captain Von Trapp & Maria were some early advocates for home birth in America? From her autobiography… “Oh, time and time again, (people) told me that one had to have ...
Alia’s birth day.
Alia was born one year ago tomorrow. (You can read her birth story here.) A little slide show of that day. happy birth day.
a midwife
I read an article last week about birth & postpartum recovery, and the value of midwives in society. The part that most stood out to me stated “The role of the midwife is to be mother to the ...
Childbirth, Natural Parenting, Pregnancy
Alia’s Birth Story
The Day You Were Born Dear Alia, Your birth was not at all what I expected, but I guess that’s how births tend to be 🙂 Your “due date” was August 25, 2012. Since your brother ...
Why I am so excited to have a home birth
Many of you already know that we are planning a home birth for our baby girl coming in August 🙂 Initially I get a lot of curious looks & questions on that – is it safe? Are you by ...
Kaden’s Birth Story
One year ago today my beautiful baby boy was born! I wrote out his birth story a few months ago, & wanted to share it today in honor of his birthday 🙂 It’s more of a journal entry than ...