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…
Pregnancy Belly Butter
I’m a sucker for skincare products. There’s just something luxurious about silky smooth skin. My preference for natural skin care products that don’t contain chemicals, colorings, and ingredients that I can’t pronounce is especially true during pregnancy, when I’m growing a sweet innocent baby inside. That’s why I use this natural pregnancy belly butter for…
DIY Post-Partum Healing Remedy: Rosemary Water
I love my midwife. She is such a great lady and a wonderfully wise resource for post-partum advice, encouragement, and relief remedies after giving birth. As I labored through the long morning of Summer Elizabeth’s birth, large pots of boiling rosemary water steeped on the stove nearby. We’d been instructed to pluck off a couple…
How to Choose a {Great} Diaper Bag
When you’re expecting, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by information spouting from every direction, both solicited and the all-too-common unsolicited variety. With so many choices to make in only 40 short weeks of pregnancy, why spend more than 5 minutes selecting a diaper bag? Here’s how to choose a great bag every time. For tips…
Baby Shower Attendee Tip
If your favorite new momma-to-be is like most, she has her hands full readying for the upcoming birth. I know I did. Since only God knows when He’ll send this tiny miracle, it’s best to be ready ahead of time. Pamper that mama by being the best baby shower attendee ever! Help her out: Do…
What a Mom Wants
Now that Summer Elizabeth is nearing 4 months, I feel I now merit the official “Mom” title. As such, I’d love to suggest several products that have been incredibly useful-helpful-essential to our family’s existance the past few months. When your next baby shower invitation arrives, don’t forget that mom deserves her share of gifts too!…
