Time Flies…
I can’t believe that we are almost 6 weeks post partum already. Time is flying right by and my previously 7 lbs 14 oz son was last weighed on Wednesday as 11 lbs 9 oz. Holy toledo! My daughter was … Continue reading
Our Home Birth Part Deux :: An Emergency
A well managed emergency 🙂  The following has a load of “too much information” in it, mostly pertaining to post partum bleeding and hemorrhaging. After our son made his entrance into the world flawlessly and in perfect health, it … Continue reading
Our Home Birth: Water Birth in BC
I had some complications with myself after the birth, but I still consider the birth one of the best moments of my life. I am so thankful that we have skilled midwives in our province. More so, I am thankful … Continue reading
May I Introduce… Keagan
August 24th @ 12:45 AM. Weighing in at 7 lbs 14 oz.
Counting Down the Days
This is very much new territory for me… Being so close to my due date. My daughter was born at 37 weeks and 3 days so I’m getting pretty antsy even though I have five days remaining until my due … Continue reading
Nope, Sorry. Still Pregnant!
And I am perfectly fine with that! I had a really rough past couple of weeks, but now I am back to being comfortably uncomfortable and am more than willing to wait the full 42 weeks if need be. I … Continue reading
Coping with Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction (SPD, PDS)
I have found it a little disheartening the lack of information readily available out there for people suffering from pubic symphysis dysfunction. Other names surrounding this “condition” that may be beneficial to know include symphysis pubis dysfunction, symphysis pubis disorder, … Continue reading
37 Weeks… “Term”
Some people believe 37 weeks of pregnancy to be “term.” I believe this is due to the fact that babies born on or after 37 weeks are less likely to require breathing assistance since their alveoli have enough surfactant to … Continue reading
Wool Soaker :: Free Knitting Pattern
Saw that there aren’t any current projects for this one on ravelry and thought it needed some more love. I just casted it on and have thus far enjoyed following along… The pattern is written for a more novice knitter … Continue reading
Pubic Symphysis Trauma : My Exciting Life
I don’t want to sound like a negative nelly, but… Why do I always get myself into these situations? Seriously! I was having a lousy day, waking up early and thus being more nauseous than usual, had a good midwife … Continue reading