Short on time, but still hoping to write a birth plan? Make it easy on yourself by following along with these easy-to-follow guidelines for how to write a birth plan fast. Talk to your spouse about your birth preferences, feelings, and anxieties. Determine as a couple what your best-practice birth plan might look like. Pray…
Fun Summer Activities Right Where You Live // MBM
Photo Source No plans to leave home this summer? No big deal with these fabulous ideas for having summer fun right where you live. Check out some of the most creative & unique summer fun activities here: Staycation Ideas from Ducks ‘n a Row 30 Cheap Summer Staycation Ideas from Six Sisters’ Stuff 25 Water…
My Birth Playlist
When Summer Elizabeth was born, I had a playlist ready to go, stereo loaded. We used only one of those CDs before my midwife arrived and determined the music not “soothing” enough. The rest of the birth went on under the approved calming harp melodies that the doula had in her handbag. Not my cup…
Our Favorite Breakfast Smoothie
Summerbeth and I are generally awake shortly after the roosters crow. Yes, we really do hear roosters even in an urban neighborhood here in Costa Rica. Since I’m hardly able brew my cup of coffee with both eyes open at this ridiculously early hour, the last thing I want to do most days is cook…
Toddler Milestones // MBM
A couple of weeks I was going through another clutter purging phase. I blame the nesting urge, since baby E. is due any day now. Among the items to ditch included my gold wedding heels, a great Goodwill find whose golden color was peeling off. Summer Elizabeth wouldn’t stand for it, so this is what…
Labor-Friendly Natural Massage Oil
Show me a pregnant woman who doesn’t like massage, and I’ll show you a…. wait a minute, I’m not sure what I would show you. Anyway, most pregnant women in labor appreciate the relaxation benefits of a massage given with strong hands and a labor-friendly natural massage oil. Source With our first child, our sweet…
How to Pack a Hospital Bag for Birth
Oh, how the tables have turned for the birth of baby Elijah. This time around, in contrast to Summer Elizabeth’s home water birth, I’ll be giving birth in a public Costa Rican hospital. Dun, dun, dun… Source Although I did have some items packed away in case of an emergency with my homebirth, this time…
Tips for Traveling with Small Kids //MBM
Chances are, you’re going places this summer. Photo Source Travelling with children is a whole ‘nother ballgame than the tranquil, self-indulgent vacays that Husband & I enjoyed as a family of two. Introducing new sights and sounds, cultures and languages to your children is a wonderful way to bond as a family, but doesn’t come…
Babymooning at the Beach // MBM
Who doesn’t love the idea of a babymoon? I mean, a vacation with pregnancy spoiling (please pass the dessert!) and a little R&R before a newborn arrives is probably top on the list of most moms-to-be whether it happens or not. Source Thankfully, last week we were blessed with the chance to visit relatives in…
How to Potty Train at 18 Months
Ready, set, potty! Learn how to get your child out of diapers early with this easy potty training routine that’s worked for both of my children. *Post updated March 2016 Before you get started, be sure to read these posts: Potty Training Tools for Success Preparing Your Toddler for Potty Training Training Pants Best Fit…
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