Because I have given birth so often and am getting ready to do it again, I am often asked about my birth “stories.” It surprises me that I haven’t written about them, but truthfully, my births have been fairly unremarkable. Of course, being pregnant with my seventh, I don’t want to jinx it, but I [...]
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Continue reading about 10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day Right Now…without messing with your world
It’s the latest thing. As fashionable as Kabbalah, without all the studying. Madonna did it. So did Elizabeth Hurley. Cesarean section by choice has become almost a fad of sorts. Do Yoga at 8 a.m. Have your baby at 10 a.m. It not only fits your schedule, but your doctor’s and you get the added [...]
Continue reading about Elective C-Section – Would you do it?
I am currently 16 weeks pregnant with my 7th child – in case you missed that info. I am in a new city (well, I lived here before but that was over 6 years ago) and there is only one certified nurse midwife. Only one! Anyway, going with my new insurance provider network, I selected [...]
Is this really a frugal tip? You better believe it.
And I’ll be upfront – I’ve only had one homebirth. Mostly because I have a very nice birthing center close by and I really like it there (after all, I’ve been there often enough).
But I loved my homebirth too – and would certainly do it again. [...]
Mama Nomad has posted the story of the birth of her new little one…
Check it out here.