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I’m finally sharing the birth story for our new little boy, born last month! We had another wonderful home waterbirth experience, and a fairly smooth babymoon season these past weeks. On the Friday night before Haven was born, we had family over for a popcorn & board game night. We all got so involved Continue reading Haven’s Birth Story   Our baby boy is here! Haven Luke arrived in a gentle home waterbirth into his Daddy’s arms on Saturday afternoon 3/24 at 12:38. He’s 8 lbs 2 oz, 20.5 inches, and was born “in the caul.” His siblings adore him, and we are all settling in well at home together. We’re thankful Continue reading Baby is Here! Post by Guest Writer, Jenni of Mom Essentials I’ve been pregnant seven times. I didn’t know much about essential oils until I was pregnant with my fourth child. From then on, I was hooked. I started using herbs and plant medicine after my second child, because I got somewhat disillusioned with many Continue reading Essential Oils for Pregnancy Over the past nine months, there have been a few staple items that just helped pregnancy go a bit smoother. I fully believe that healthy pregnancy is a normal season of life- not an illness that needs medicating. However, it is a time of rapid changes for both Mama & Baby, so some special adjustments and Continue reading Pregnancy Survival Kit: My Favorites Post by Contributing Writer, Beth When I gave birth to our first child in 2008, I was largely unaware of anything to do with natural childbirth. I had an OB-GYN as my care provider during my pregnancy, and planned to give birth in the best big-city hospital in our area. I didn’t know that I Continue reading Can Your Environment Significantly Affect Your Birthing Experience?
Post by Contributing Writer, Emily P. It was one of those days. I wore my shirt inside out all day…all day. The saddest part is that I knew it was inside out. To say I didn’t care would not be entirely true. I did mind a little, just Continue reading Praying for Rest After spending the past few months cherishing the news, our family is thrilled to announce that we are expecting the blessing of Baby #3! We all rejoiced to hear that precious heartbeat this week, and are hopefully awaiting, with God’s grace, the baby’s arrival in March. I’ve had some mild pregnancy nausea and tiredness, but Continue reading A New Heartbeat Snacks are pretty essential for certain seasons of motherhood. I’m sharing my favorites over at Passionate Homemaking- the ones I find myself munching on “one-handed,” often sharing a bite or two as well! Click here to see the full post. (And, congratulations to Lindsay, on the birth of her new Continue reading Favorite Simple Snacks for Busy Mamas Join us over at Small Town Simplicity, where Lydia (one of our contributing writers) is celebrating the birth of her fifth sweet baby! Welcome, Continue reading Congratulations, Lydia! Ever have one of those sluggish days, when you feel like you’re really dragging? Whether it’s the first day of a woman’s cycle, a week of weary days with a toddler, the demanding months of pregnancy, or just a bleary morning when you’re saying “I just don’t know why I’m so tired!”, instead of reaching for Continue reading Natural Pick-Me-Up Tea |
 
 
 
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