photo adapted from jessica.diamond Considerations for Setting Up: So you’ve gathered all your supplies. Good job! Before you begin to set up, you’ll want to decide where you will labor. {Note: I’m not a doctor, or any sort of medical…
photo adapted from jessica.diamond I’ve had two wonderful home births and am hoping for another one. Part of having your home birth go smoothly is being prepared. You should have a packed hospital bag for labor ready to go. You…
by ElvertBarnes Happy Easter Good Friday was good because it meant Hope truly could rise with the dawn. He is my Hope, is He yours? Ten Thousand Angels They bound the hands of Jesus in the garden where He prayed;…
The weather is teasing us around these parts. Some days are beautiful and warm, others rainy and yet others SNOWY and freezing. Crazy, crazy. Daddy came home from work the other day and Chloe said, “Daddy, today would be a…
photo adapted from jessica.diamond Well, anticipating our new arrival in May, knowing that our “old arrival” is still in diapers, I entered a few giveaways in hopes of boosting my stash. Mama B is having quite the “fluff’ giveaway; head…
photo adapted from jessica.diamond Is it Safe?!? Choosing a home birth is not just for the brave. or the insane. It’s not really even that radical of an idea; though society would have us believe that. Prior to the introduction…
I’m amazed at how many women are expecting right now. I was concerned about bombarding my blog lately with Simply Baby but it looks like many of you are right here with me. My friend, fellow blogger and cousin-in-law, Rachel, …
photo adapted from jessica.diamond Choosing a midwife doesn’t necessarily mean choosing a homebirth. or even a medication-free birth. At least around these parts it doesn’t. I live in Ontario, Canada where midwives training is regulated by the government and their…
I know the one picture of John is super blurry but you can still see the look of joy and delight on his little face; he just got it in the basket! You may or may not have noticed that…
Emily G is the winner of the BecoPotty. Congratulations. If you missed the BecoPotty review, I encourage you to take a peek. Made of sustainable bamboo by-products, this eco-friendly potty is biodegradable; simply plant it in your garden when you’re…