writing about faith & family
I'm pregnant with baby #7. And I am working on teaching free childbirth classes in my community. So I had every single childbirth book I own scattered across my dining room table. I often have people ask for recommendations, so I figured I'd share that particular "bookshelf" and tell you my thoughts on each, in …
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So, someone you know or just met is having a baby or just had a baby. Here on some tips to keep them from possibly harming you from saying or doing the exact wrong thing. My editor (The Pastor) has insisted I put up some disclaimers to avoid hurt feelings- yours and mine. **Disclaimer #1- …
Today marks 8 days since my first, and only, C-section. Lots of emotions in that sentence. 8 years later, I'm still mad about the whole thing. I have come to have a gratefulness about the whole situation, it lead me to where I am today and brought new friends into my life I wouldn't have …
First, let me tell you that this is a birth story. So, by nature, it will be TMI. If you don't like birth stories or just don't care to hear mine, skip this post. I know I have some male readers who probably don't care a lot about birth and that is fine. (Although, deep …
I've been reading the book Birthing From Within by Pam England. I'm not usually the touchy, feel-y type, but I have been opening myself to new experiences this pregnancy. I'm not usually one for sentimentality. But for some reason, with this pregnancy, I am much more sensitive. I find myself touched by things that usually …
Of course, since I am pregnant again, I am allowed to read the long list of pregnancy books I didn't get around to the first three times. Yes, I could read them while not actually gestating, but I feel that is odd. If birth were my business, say if I were a doula or childbirth …
Notes From the Parsonage 