Wordless Wednesday: Meeting Santa
This is the first year that Peanut has cared about Santa. Last week we went to the tree lighting ceremony for our city and part of that was getting to sit on Santa’s lap. The whole time, Peanut was telling me in line that she was going to ask Santa for a puppy (SO not … Read more
Are you going to have a water birth?
It’s a question that almost always follows the announcement that we’re giving birth at home. I suppose it’s a good thing that I’m not generally met with outrage. I think that more people would be upset if it weren’t already expected that we’re “the weird ones.” I think that most family and friends realize that … Read more
Breastfeeding in the Third Trimester
I’m 33 weeks now and things are still going steadily on the nursing front. Peanut still loves it and it gives me the ability to go to sleep, which is very much appreciated at the moment. We have no plans on stopping. Really, even if it wasn’t an enjoyable experience I probably wouldn’t stop right … Read more
Placenta Encapsulation
Yeah, I plan on ingesting my placenta. It’s funny the reaction that this simple idea gets. When I said it in our Bradley class, even the teacher kind of cringed. For some reason the placenta has become something disgusting in our society. Even in the realm of people who realize the benefits of giving the … Read more
Financial Update – October 20th Through November 19th
This last month was really hard, but we made it! And in budget! Actually, according to my money-in versus money-out spreadsheet, we have left overs. My bank account doesn’t agree, but whatever. I can’t figure out the problem and I’m not going to stress myself out on it. I know I recorded all spending and … Read more
Vaginal Exams in Labor
Yesterday I posted my birth plan. Here’s one of the lines from it that I’m sure at least some of you were confused about. I would like to avoid all vaginal exams unless it is deemed truly useful or I request it. But aren’t vaginal exams common place in labor? Wouldn’t I want to know … Read more
My Birth Plans
As part of our Bradley class, we’re supposed to make a birth plan. While it’s certainly not required that home birthers make a plan for home, I still figured I would so that it could remind the midwives of the little intricacies of our birth. Here is our home birth birth plan. Labor Dea will … Read more
Dancing at Home
We started dancing at home instead of at Peanut’s studio last week. I’m happy we did.
Newsletter-October 2011
Hello Lactating Girl Family, It’s been a busy and happy month for us. Of course, school is in full swing at the moment, which makes our days pretty full within themselves. We’ve taken more than a few days (where Mama doesn’t have class) off from preschool to hang out at home though. I need to … Read more
