“I WAS Born to Birth a Baby”
When I first saw this photo of myself holding Ellee after her birth I was appalled. I was disappointed and almost disgusted...
Preparing for Postpartum During Pregnancy
Life with a newborn can be a pretty intense time, whether it is your first baby or your third, each baby and...
Gotcha Day!
Facing my 40s single and childless – and after several IVF attempts -- it was time to pursue adoption. I hired an...
Revillaging the Postpartum
“Postpartum” is the time following a pregnancy. It is not a syndrome. It can last from six weeks, to all of life...
Birth From a Dad’s Perspective
So Dani wakes me up around 3am and tells me I need to start setting up the birthing tub. Nothing she says...
Giving the Gift of Life to Another Family
Bringing new life into the world is an unforgettable experience. Providing that precious gift to another family through surrogacy is one of...
I Trusted
As I sit here and stare at a blank piece of paper, in the same space I birthed her, almost a year...
Pregnancy Oral Hygiene Protocol
Bad breath can be an unpleasant side effect of pregnancy. Either due to hormone changes, dehydration, morning sickness, gas built up in...
Curveballs ~ A Mother’s Muse
I am so pregnant, and this heat is stagnant. I’m sitting, watching a little boy pretend fighting a monster, and I don’t...
The Benefits of Prenatal Yoga for both Mother & Child
A practice uniquely designed for pregnancy, Prenatal Yoga can help build physical and emotional strength for moms-to-be and their growing baby. Positive...
