As Ian approaches his first birthday, his entrance into this world is on the forefront of my mind. There were a number of women whose love and care not only made giving birth a wonderful experience, it changed who I am and how I operate in the world. Having someone spend hours of time with […]Read Post ›
For Ian’s nine month birthday, I toured the archives of husband’s phone and found a few gems.
Baby is ten weeks old today. Beyond belief. It is also beyond belief that I also started Birth Doula training at The Sanctuary today. And I took my son with me! If you would have told me I would be confident enough as a mom to take my baby to an all day workshop I […]Read Post ›
Much like contractions during labor, my new mama moods can fluctuate rapidly and violently. I am riding those waves. Last night I had a nice, long, snotty cry on husband’s shoulder about the following: Being sad that the pregnancy is over. Being sad that all the birth preparation at The Sanctuary is over. Wondering “Who […]Read Post ›
Just about 37 weeks. Christmas was short on presents (like, non-existent) and long on drama (pleading the fifth). I was so so sick on Christmas Day (bad stomach ache and, um, other symptoms) we stayed in bed, played gin rummy and watched cartoons all day. Yesterday I woke up feeling a bit better (stomach no […]Read Post ›
I’m not sure why this post is titled “No Man’s Land” except that that’s the title that has been in my head for the last 24 hours. Any ideas? Yeah, me neither. Cool stuff. Baby’s still inside, moving like crazy (feels like he’s a bit lower or something, and I need to remember to ask […]Read Post ›
Mama Mandy 