There are a lot of misunderstandings out there about midwives. I had a very well-educated relative that was shocked to learn that most home birth midwives carry things like oxygen, fetal heartbeat monitors, and medicines to stop excessive bleeding...
When I heard other moms talk about mom guilt, I wondered what that meant. Then I told myself that I don't think that would ever be me. Shocker, I become a mom, and there it is: mom guilt! If...
Just a short time ago, I was mentally preparing to lose an hour for Daylight Savings Time, rearrange my work schedule because preschool was closing for spring break, and thinking of ways to entertain my toddler while dealing with...
When my daughter was born, I quickly learned that it was okay to ask for help. I mean, birthing a whole being requires recognizing that you need help and accepting help when it is offered. One of the areas...
To my firstborn on your last night of being an only child,
I am having a hard time putting into words all of the emotions that are running through my mind right now. There are so many things that I...
In honor of National Heart Month this February, Alex Smith Ritenbaugh has agreed to share about her son Logan’s very special heart. Every 1 in 110 babies born will have a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD), making it the most...
The other night I was talking to my husband in the kitchen while we made dinner. Suddenly, I stopped talking mid-sentence. Not because I’d forgotten where I was going with the sentence, but because I couldn’t think of a...
One of the best ways to find out how your doctor or midwife practices is to ask them questions. But it matters what questions you ask and how you ask them.
To get the best information, it’s good to avoid...
There is a lot going on when you are getting ready to add a new member to your family. The more people you have, the more complicated the dynamics can be. During the times our family was growing by...
Consider you are out to eat with friends. You go with a group of 8 ladies to have a nice night out. You find yourself laughing at each other’s jokes and enjoying the events of the day. It’s April...
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Our Summer Survival Strategy
Summer is here whether I like it or not. Admittedly, it’s not my favorite season, but I’m both excited and a bit nervous about...
