Posts by goldenwillow

We are heading to FURTHER in September! So looking forward to taking DS!

I actually didn't want any pics taken of our birth. Our MW took pics when he was put on my chest and there after, thank goodness. I am so grateful to have those pictures. Hindsight, I would have liked to have a few of when I was in...

Fabulous! My Son was born at 3:21am (July), so awesome to see the sunrise with your new baby in your own home!! Enjoy!

I had 1 ultrasound just to prove to myself I was really pregnant . Honestly, wished I didn't do it! Other than that, hands off. I too had thoughts of my babies health (who doesn't? ). Our Son was completely healthy and your baby will...

FB... geez.... I am so glad I haven't signed up, however, I hear about it from our families all the time. "If you were on FB you would have seen that"... Honestly, I don't care.

We did nothing with ours. He got in my face just prior to birth, just had him go outside. I can't imagine crating our dog while in labor. I think that would cause more stress/anxiety because it is caged. Our dog instinctively knew...

Our Aqua Doula tub had a pump and we watered our garden with our birth water. Our garden was already bountiful, but geez... after the birth water it went nuts!!

My best advice is to de-clutter your home. I felt much more at ease knowing everything was in it's place (for my comfort) and knowing I had nothing to do but focus on my baby. My partner, the love that he is, was kind to keep things...

I rented an Aqua Doula from my midwife. I am 5-10 and needed more room than my bathtub could provide. I found that the sides of the tub were sturdy enough when it was filled. I was able to move around and lean on the sides. My only...

You will have a fabulous, beautiful birth! Keep that in sight! Your body will lead the way. When I felt that way, oh.... about 37 weeks... I just listened to my gut and knew it was right for us and it was fantastic!