Stitches in human skin are no fun. Stitches on an extremely sensitive area that move and pull every time you sit, stand, walk, talk, cough, sneeze, and use the toilet? Now those are really a barrel of fun, don’t you think? In case you’re single and/or have never given birth, you might want to stop [...]
Entries Tagged as 'pregnancy'
Natural Remedies (and Natural Products) for Postpartum Pain
October 6th, 2011 · 52 Comments · Natural Health
Tags: labor·natural birth·natural remedies·pain relief·postpartum·pregnancy
New Baby & Mommy Gear and an eBook to Get You Organized {GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED}
September 1st, 2011 · 2 Comments · What to Buy
What makes life with a baby smooth sailing and sanity-saving? Help from loved ones A few key gadgets and baby tools A routine (not a schedule) I can’t figure out how to run a giveaway for number one, but here’s some help with the latter two! Mom4Life I’m always excited to get connected with other [...]
Tags: babies·giveaway·natural body products·organization·pregnancy
Jonathan Michael: The Birth Story
August 18th, 2011 · 67 Comments · My Story
“How many hours were you in labor?” I still can’t figure out what my answer is going to be. A week? A day? 2 hours? For my first two, labor was much more defined: 13 hours, 5 hours. Much like with number two, however, my body was preparing for this number three for many days [...]
Tags: babies·birth plan·kids·labor·pregnancy
Are You Wondering Yet?
August 11th, 2011 · 43 Comments · My Story, Natural Health
My email subscribers are probably wondering if I’m in the hospital right now. I already mentioned this week when I posted my Bradley Method birth plan that I am technically “overdue” based on the ultrasound…which is, ahem…um…wrong. (Look out for bolts of lighting coming at you just for reading me disagreeing with the medical establishment!) [...]
Tags: babies·natural birth·pregnancy
Our Bradley Method Birth Plan
August 9th, 2011 · 33 Comments · Natural Health
Although I’m a day past my technical due date according to the ultrasound, I have yet to consent to the doctor conducting an internal check to see how dilated is ye old cervix. He said we’d check this week, and I said, “Deal,” but I think Amy has inspired me to stick with “Nah…” For [...]
Happy Birthday eBook Sale (and a fun Baby Shower!)
August 7th, 2011 · 11 Comments · What to Buy
I’ve practically forgotten how old I am. I practically forgot my birthday was even coming this year, we’ve been so busy moving, preparing for baby’s arrival, and looking at houses to buy. Such is life as mom, I suppose. And I’m okay with that. My "self" should take a back seat to family life and [...]
Kitchen Tip Tuesday: Being Prepared for Quick Meals
May 24th, 2011 · 17 Comments · Special Situations
Tippy. Tips usually are short and sweet. Although I’ve never been known for my brevity, I’m going to give it my best shot today. Tammy of Tammy’s Recipes is trusting me with the hostess responsibilities for her weekly blog carnival, Kitchen Tip Tuesday. When I was first blogging and entering her linky, she used to [...]
Tags: carnival·freezer cooking·Kitchen Tip Tuesday·pregnancy·preparedness·quick foods·tips
