The Firehall Dentist Chloe and I had dentist appointments; she was excited. She likes to go to the dentist. This is her second real visit. She looks forward to dressing up for the occasion, a new toothbrush, a prize from…
Chloe turned four this month. She’s such a blessing! Thank you, Lord, for purple twirls and bouncy blond curls. Celebrating thankfulness with Heavenly Homemakers’ Gratituesday and participating in Wordless Wednesday at Two of a Kind and 5 Minutes for Mom.
48 hours old My Experience Chloe’s Birth Story (part 1) was the very factual side, largely due to my doula’s notes. This is part 2 and my memories are much briefer. I recall waking up, excited by my contractions, which…
Yesterday I shared my thoughts on why it is important for women to share their birth stories whether they are home, hospital or somewhere in between. Today I’ll share the “factual” side of the story, based on my doulas notes…
It used to be that when the time came to give birth, a woman had a community of women around her, supporting her and helping her labor. It may have been the closest neighbor, a field away. It may have…
Our little family is made of four, And soon we’re going to add one more! A sweet little girl and boy have we; I wonder what this little babe will be! We find out Thursday; Momma can’t wait, Please little…
My friend Sherri, whom I had never met, sent me an invite to an Usborne party. How could I resist? I love books, especially Usborne books, and we’d get to meet. My very first bloggy friend in real life!…
photo adapted from jessica.diamond What is a Birthing View? It is not a birth plan, that’s a whole other topic. It is not an experience, for that is standing on the other side looking back, though once you’ve experienced giving…
photo adapted from jessica.diamond Welcome Welcome to Simply Baby. I’m delighted that we are embarking on this journey. Last week I mangled my first post in the series. It made me realize I need to exercise caution throughout this series…
This is but a tiny glimpse into the disaster that was Chloe and John’s bathroom this morning. The place was trashed, all towels soaked and an unopened box of tampons trashed! {I use my DivaCup but I like to…