Today begins a week filled with Birth Stories! As I shared yesterday I love reading birth stories and I want to celebrate yesterday's National Improving Birth Rally with a week of all types of birth stories. Please remember not everyone makes the same choices when it comes to birth. The fact that we have choices is what makes birth beautiful! All birth matters! Please note if … [Read more...]
Happy Labor Day | Improving Birth One Birth Story at a Time
"A woman, as long as she lives, will remember how she was made to feel at her birth." - Anna Verwaal, Doula - Business of Being Born (2008) I know that I will never forget the day either of my sons were born. Each of them so different, and while their birth was the most amazing and joyous moments of my whole life, the delivery process was not at all what I expected it to be. Especially with … [Read more...]
The Perfect Birth Announcements from Jumping Jax Designs
Is there anything better than getting a sweet new baby birth announcement in the mail? They are so personal, beautiful, and the perfect way to share your new bundle of joy with everyone you love. When K was born, I spent HOURS scouring birth announcements trying to find the perfect one. With a crazy three year old and deadlines I just didn't have time for that this go-round. Lucky for me, I … [Read more...]
My VBAC Birth Story | Part 2
If you haven't read Part 1 of my VBAC Birth Story you may want to start there before reading on here! On December 5th I walked into the ER with my husband at about 9pm. We were immediately taken upstairs to Labor and Delivery, but despite asking several times, they were insistent on not allowing me to walk. After spending the short drive in the car and having several contractions, the last … [Read more...]
Baby Be Mine for Maternity, Nursing, & Layette | Review
One of the first things I remember when thinking back to my time in the hospital after the birth of my first son was how horrible the hospital gowns were. They were just not very comfortable, and certainly didn't do anything for anyone. After spending 4 days in one, I couldn't stand the thought of another hospital stay like that. When I was packing my labor and delivery bag I was excited to … [Read more...]