Isaac’s Birth Story
Two years ago today, I woke up in the wee hours of morning in labor. {With all three children, labour started between 1am and 3am – neat huh?.}. I was beyond excited. Chloe’s labour was 36 hours start to finish…
Tag Series: Simply Baby
These Last Few Hours
photo adapted from jessica.diamond These Last Few Hours It is important to me that I spend a part of the next few hours here alone with you in the darkness. You and I will never be this close again.…
Pregnancy Update 38th Week
No photo does this big bump justice! Simply Baby has been posting and I’ve been taking a break. I’m in my 38th week. We had an ultrasound two weeks ago and they estimated baby at just over 7lbs. Based on…
Postnatal Healing Herbal Bath
photo adapted from jessica.diamond After birth, at minimum your perineum is sore and chances are, you may have some minor tearing. A soothing herbal bath is great for promoting healing and also good for helping baby’s cord stump to heal.…
Prepare for a Home Birth #2 – Set Up
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…
Prepare for a Home Birth #1 – Supplies
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…
Choosing a Home Birth
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…
When’s the Baby Coming? {AppleCheeks & Monkey Doodlez Giveaway!}
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, …
Choosing a Midwife
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…
A Lovey for Baby
photo adapted from jessica.diamond My sister had children quite a few years before me. After watching them all get attached to something {blanket, stuffed animal, quilt etc.} we decided to be a bit pro-active. When I was expecting our first…