Mar 29, 2020Looking backI was looking through my journal to update Romeo's baby book and stumbled upon this entry. I was struck about how much I needed to hear t...
Mar 7, 2020Is this art?I’ve been craving to create. To make something. To put paint to paper. To draw something other than a stick figure princess, a dino or a ...
Feb 16, 2020Dear Romeo,I’ve been wanting to write you this note for so long. And tonight, as I sit with you in my arms listening to Da and Sissy belting out pri...
Aug 19, 2019My Second Birth StoryOn the evening of May 25th, I started to feel not great and I knew what I was feeling was my blood pressure higher than normal. I took my...
Jun 2, 2019Postpartum Preeclampsia On Wednesday morning, I read this DONA International article and I’m so grateful I did. Since Monday night I was feeling off - had a head...
May 21, 2019Potential Birth DayThis is my journal entry from the day I thought my water broke. I've debated sharing it but I decided I wanted to because it helps to sh...
Apr 15, 2019Birth Mantras (Round 2)I am not afraid I can do this I trust my body and my pain I am powerful It’s not pain, it’s power Breathe in light and love, breathe out ...
Apr 2, 2019Birth plan #1 vs #2Since I was a freshman in college, I’ve been in awe of the beauty and magic of natural childbirth and was adamant about having a natural ...
Jan 14, 2018My Birth StoryOne of the primary reasons I wanted to start this blog was to share my birth story. What I was able to accomplish and how I achieved my g...
Sep 1, 2017Secrets of MotherhoodThe first book I read about happiness was The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin. In the book she shared her Secrets to Adulthood. On ...
Jul 10, 2017A Letter to CharlieOn the eve of my 31st birthday, I want to take a moment to reflect and document the things I think a million times a day but never right ...
Sep 10, 2016Birth MantrasAs I prepare for labor I've read a lot about the power of birth mantras. Here are the ones I'm planning on using to get me through. I am...
Feb 10, 2016Dear Baby,Today we got to hear your heartbeat for the first time. It was only for a few seconds but it was incredible! I was so nervous going to ou...
