Tag Series: Simply Baby

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…

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…

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…

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…