It’s been too long. I almost forgot that I write. Nearly lost touch with what feeds my heart and nurtures my soul. Life does that to us, doesn’t it? Provides us with limitless distraction and encourages us to focus on our dirty dishes, toys that need to be picked up, work that needs to be … More facing our lives with openness…
I need a new word. The old words seem to be missing the point. They’ve become blurry, filled with disbelief, and a thing to be argued. As if anyone could argue such a thing. As if people’s opinions on your life really matter or change your experience. When we think of Rape we think Jody … More i need a new word…
I can’t be certain where it all began, Love. Time has a way of blurring details of events and casting a spotlight on the emotions left behind, but I’ll give this story my best shot. I write this to you because as far as we have come as a society, we still have so far … More a dangerous woman…
She was born without a spot. I stared at her for hours each day, amazed by her existence. I knew every inch of her. Spotless, she was. Two days before she was one month old, I noticed something. Was it a rash? Was it painful? My mind was wild with thoughts of what it could … More when birth leaves its mark…
Weeks have gone by, my love. Being your mom and having you be a part of my days has been a deeply moving experience. These first three months of your life have been the best of mine. I have, of course, learned a bit about what this whole mom business means. You have been an … More this momming business…
I had a lot of plans. People kept saying not to, but I wanted to try. I wanted to try to bring my little lady into the world the most peaceful, natural way possible. I wanted music, baths, mindfulness, birthing balls… I read all the books: birthing from within, mindful birthing, Ina May’s guide, the … More I dreamt of you…
It was as if the day that I hit Third Trimester, every fiber of my body knew it and began aching accordingly. Suddenly the ability to sleep became stand up (… lay down?) comedy. No longer able to comfortably sleep on my back, I would have to shift from side to side. The process was … More as long as you want…
They’re not kidding when they say the best part of pregnancy is the Second Trimester. … More butterfly wings…
I write this letter to you as a guide of sorts. 100 days from now, you’re due to come to us. This is a culmination of lessons I’ve learned throughout my life that I wish to pass along to you, as you move through life and collect your own. To begin, I’d like you to know … More my darling daughter…
The anxiety is strong with this one. The thrill of my three positive pregnancy tests didn’t last the week. Having had begun down the path with the fertility specialist, they ran my blood work to confirm my pregnancy, in the form of progesterone and HCG. My first test looked wonderful. High, strong numbers. They usually … More quiet intuition…
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