Do you ever feel like life is just too hard? Here are three things you can do right now that will help. The rain was pelting against the window. Scripture memory songs screeched through the speakers. Fingers typed on a keyboard trying to meet a deadline. A baby cried in the background longing for Mommy …
Breastfeeding: 6 Survival Tips from a New Mom
Breastfeeding has so many benefits for mom and baby. Unfortunately, breastfeeding doesn’t always come naturally or easily. Even though a baby has all the instincts and ability to nurse at the breast, it still takes a lot of work to teach proper latching and efficient nursing. Additionally, even though your body has all the instincts …
Samuel’s Birth Story – Part 2
Disclaimer: This is a birth story. One in which certain terms will be used and details given in the hopes to give a complete and accurate picture of my experience. Please read at your own discretion. If you missed the first part of Samuel’s birth story you can read it by clicking here. When we arrived …
Samuel’s Birth Story – Part 1
Disclaimer: This is a birth story. One in which certain terms will be used in the hopes to give a complete and accurate picture of my experience. Please read at your own discretion. It’s nine days after the birth of our little boy, and I am still amazed that he is actually here. We’re settling …
Water Birth: Why We Chose This Route
I desire to have a natural, un-medicated birth for our son. We also hope to give birth in a birthing tub full of luxurious water. Since water birth is something that’s not talked about often (at least not in our circle of family and friends), we thought we’d share our reasons on why we desire …