Friday, February 25, 2011

nippled: The Rape of Birth: Feminism’s Final Frontier

nippled: The Rape of Birth: Feminism’s Final Frontier: " When I’m in conversation with a tough, feisty, feminist woman and the subject of birth comes up I am always irritated whe..."

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

peaceful parenting: Lactation Cookies: Increasing Milk Supply

peaceful parenting: Lactation Cookies: Increasing Milk Supply: "By Danelle Frisbie ©2010 Major Milk Makin' Cookies I am frequently asked to pass along lactation cookie recipes. My own momma has been b..."

Lucky Woman, am I

Okay, it was my birthday yesterday, and yes, I am getting old . . .  But what a wonderful day it was.  Lots of friends wishing me happy birthday and then spending the day with my wonderful family.

My three youngest made lasagna for dinner and my youngest daughter made my birthday cake.  Had fun watching them as they assembled the lasagna.  Had just a few family members and sons’ girlfriends over.

My youngest wrote me two songs on the piano, one of my son's and husband made me a silly video (gosh, I am a sucker for those!), my oldest daughter couldn't make it so she called and read me a poem she wrote, the kicker was tickets to go see U2 with her!  I mean how cool is that, that your daughter would want to go to a concert with you!  Got some silly gifts and some really nice ones too.  But the best was just feeling special and loved by my amazing family.

Yep, a lucky woman am I.

U2 - Beautiful Day

Epidural Release Form

Scheduled Deliveries Raise Risks for Mothers, Do Not Benefit Newborns - News Room - University of Rochester Medical Center

Scheduled Deliveries Raise Risks for Mothers, Do Not Benefit Newborns - News Room - University of Rochester Medical Center

Thursday, February 10, 2011

peaceful parenting: The Virgin Gut

peaceful parenting: The Virgin Gut: "By Ann Calandro, BSN, RNC, IBCLC photo courtesy of peaceful parenting mom, Michelle I have been a mother for 26 years. When my first daug..."

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

peaceful parenting: Train Up a Child in the Way He Should Go...

peaceful parenting: Train Up a Child in the Way He Should Go...: "By Dr. William Sears So many religious 'experts' now offer inflexible childrearing advice. But can any of us truly know God's will? And ..."

Bellies and Babies: Would You Rather...

Bellies and Babies: Would You Rather...: "DISCLAIMER: there are graphic pictures in this post. This is the post that makes women squirm, clamp their knees together, and raise their ..."

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Trouble Breastfeeding? Could be Rare Type of Tongue Tie

Trouble Breastfeeding? Could be Rare Type of Tongue Tie

Positively Birth Day

Today is Positively Birth Day.  We want you to feel good about your birth, no matter how it goes or went, you can always take something positive away from it.   This song holds a special place in my heart, as our oldest went to sleep many a night to this song.