We just recently had a hiccup in our home birth plans. I tested positive for Group B Strep. This is no big deal for me, but if this bacteria stays present for the birth of our new babe, it could be a bad situation. The chances of passing the bacteria are pretty low, but they [...]

3 weeks exactly until my due date! (translates to 4 or 5 weeks til the baby is here) :) Yay!

I am amazed! I just started my introductory class to Homeopathy, and I am in love with it! I’m only 10 pages into the book, Everybody’s Guide to Homeopathic Medicines, and already I feel like I’ve learned a lot. The basic principle of Homeopathy is based on the Law of Similars. This means that any [...]

Throughout my pregnancy I have been listening to a podcast called Pregtastic. It’s a podcast out of San Diego, California with a panel of pregnant women sharing their journey through pregnancy and motherhood. Also, each week has a topic related to either pregnancy or parenting. The guest speakers range from doctors, nurses, midwives, doulas, lactation [...]

We has an ultrasound today and baby was head down to begin with, but then he moved into a transverse position. I am thrilled! Being transverse isn’t great, but he is most definitely on his way to being head down. I feel so relieved!

So, my baby is breech…or at least he was a few days ago when my Midwife checked. So, tonight we have our first home visit with her, and she will check me once more. If he is still head up, then we look into the External Cephalic Version option. It seems like something worth trying. [...]

I just got items up in my shop over the break. Check them out! All handmade, all natural, wonderful for everyone in the family!!

and right after my previous post was up, I noticed the lovely shot of me in the background sleeping. totally unintentional, and totally awesome

Well, it’s official. As of January 16th I will be a stay-at-home mom. I submitted my 2 week notice at work today, and notified the daycare that J would be leaving soon. I can’t believe how things are finally happening. I’m FINALLY leaving the job I have stressed about for the past two years. And [...]

I finally finished my Introduction to Herbology course!! I started it at the beginning of the summer, took a long break to focus on working at the farmer’s market, and just now sent in my final exam and project. Yay! I am studying Natural Health at Clayton College of Natural Health. I started 2 years [...]