Postpartum Expectations
I tell everybody that when Gabriel was born he was such an easy baby. G was a beautiful joy to be around and anything he did was glorious. I nursed …
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The Benefits of Coconut Oil and Breastfeeding
I Love Coconut Oil and Breastfeeding I use coconut oil as a moisturizer and I love it. It smells so good and hydrates my skin wonderfully! As you know, there …
Elderberry Syrup Recipe
“Elderberries are tasty cold and flu fighters. They contain compounds that inhibit the enzyme flu viruses from penetrating our cell membranes and also prevent the virus from invading respiratory tract …
DIY Dr. Bronner’s Laundry Detergent
I love making Dr. Bronner’s Laundry Detergent. It all started in 2009 when I was pregnant with Gabriel and I was in hyper-nesting mode. By golly, when I had that …
MTHFR Supplements, Pills, and Drugs
MTHFR: Pills, Drugs and Supplements For the first time in my life I have had to buy one of those pill organizers so I can keep track of what pills …
Birth Story Processing: On Perfection and Love
What Are We Looking For? Am I the only one that gets overwhelmed when seeing and reading the 8 million blog posts, facebook updates and social media posts all about …
Aveda Tea Copycat Recipe
Aveda Comfort Tea Have you ever had Aveda’s Comfort Tea? It’s delicious. When getting my hair done at our local Aveda salon the receptionist and/or stylists typically offer me a choice …
MTHFR Birth Control Pill
MTHFR Birth Control Pill One of the juicy tidbits I learned during my preconception consultation yesterday was that I should never, ever use the birth control pill. Ever. One of the side effects …
MTHFR Mutation Diagnosis
This is the story of my MTHFR mutation diagnosis, how it was discovered and what preliminary treatment plan I’ve been prescribed. MTHFR Mutation Diagnosis Hey all, So… I had a …
Self Care Ideas: Mothering Ourselves | Mother Rising
Self care ideas often don’t come as easy as caring for our children. As mothers or mothers-to-be, we instinctively put the needs our children and partners ahead of our own. Maybe we …
Breastfeeding and Going Back to Work? Read this.
Breastfeeding and Going Back to Work I was scheduled to go back to work when Gabriel was 13 weeks. I was grateful for the three months I had with him …
Fertility Awareness Method Ain’t The Rhythm Method
Two nights ago I attended a dear friend of mine’s bridal shower. My friend is very kind, intelligent and simply a beautiful woman. I am so pleased that she found someone to …