On the side porch of our house, we have these big, beautiful hanging baskets that are brimming with flowers. My husband bought these planters to beautify our exterior (he also planted the garden of flowers you see below running parallel to the porch – what a guy!) as well as to make our porch seemRead the whole post >>
Diane Tandy Update
One of the most common ways people end up on my blog is after they Google “Diane Tandy.” Diane is a Catholic certified nurse midwife who delivered my last two babies and helped to give me the most beautiful birth experiences. (The picture above is from my most recent birth this past April.) I’ve beenRead the whole post >>
Mary Elizabeth’s Birth Story
I’ve had some people ask about Mary Elizabeth’s birth day, so I thought I’d share some labor day details. I started having contractions on Saturday (April 4th) evening. They were mild but regular. They faded away for a few hours, but I woke up around 2 AM on Palm Sunday morning with more contractions thatRead the whole post >>
Update
I’ve been up since 2 amish with more contractions; these ones are more intense and coming closer together. I’ve started my good, old Bradley birthing relaxation techniques, imagining each contraction as something like an ocean wave that slowly rises, crashes, and then fizzes away, leaving my body limp, loose, and detached from the pain. SoundsRead the whole post >>
Pregnancy Update: Bedridden for At Least One More Week
I had a prenatal appointment this morning, and all the prayers are working. I have not progressed any further. That’s the good news and the only news that really matters. The bad news is my midwife wants me to stick to at least another week of bed rest. I’ll be considered full-term next week accordingRead the whole post >>