My Breastfeeding Journey
During that first month of trying to breastfeed I kept saying, “I’d rather give birth again every week than go through this.” I never thought ... Read more »
Koa’s Birth Story Part One
The Week Before My official “due date” was July 5th, 2020. Here’s a photo of me that day after a nice long walk in a ... Read more »
Koa’s Birth Story Part Two – Active Labor & Birth
My midwife arrived around 12pm. I was on my hands and knees on a yoga mat on my bedroom floor trying to breathe through ... Read more »
Koa’s Birth Story Part Three – Immediately After Birth
My midwife put Koa directly on my chest and Brooks was crying happy tears! I was a bit in shock and pain and didn’t ... Read more »
Koa’s Birth Story Part Four – Reflections
“A woman, as long as she lives, will remember how she was made to feel at her birth.” -Anna Verwaal This is one of my ... Read more »
Koa’s Birth Video
My birth photos and written story can’t even begin to capture the sounds I made during birth – especially the screams during the ring ... Read more »
DIY Natural Deodorant Recipe
I’ve kept the recipe secret long enough… I have been making my own DIY natural deodorant for over a year now, with great success. Many of ... Read more »