On Monday, Nov. 18th I went in for my weekly check up. My blood pressure was 151/104, which is unusually high, especially that throughout my pregnancy it was always on the lower end. Doctor sent me away for monitoring and to get an ultrasound on the baby to make sure he was not under stress….
Category: Birth and Beyond
Jennifer Del Sol’s Birth Story
Thursday, June 20 the NBA championship game is on tv. San Antonio Spurs vs The Miami Heat and it’s a close game! I don’t know if it was the excitement or the constant ball bouncing during the game but finally I had a true contraction! After having braxton-hicks all day, everyday, I had never been…
My Journey: Danielle Welniak’s Birth Story
My Journey By: Danielle Welniak I will admit that I did not plan to get pregnant at 22 years old and I believe that no one can truly prepare you for the process of pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood. It is a journey that each woman experiences differently, and a journey that never ends. My journey…
Sick toddler, sore mom, tips, bible verses and psalms!
Jasmin’s been super sick this week! Its been pretty rough. It started with a fever and then nasty cough. So the fever went away but the cough stuck around. At first we were only using essential oils and herbal extracts. She lost her appetite so was nursing at first. Until she got congested and couldn’t…
Overcoming Fear of Giving Birth
Fear of giving birth… It’s a fear of the unknown and lack of trust. We are so protected these days from pain. With the slightest headache or sickness we are so quick to take medicine or rush to the doctor. Yet the medicine which alleviates the pain instantly, creates other ailments forming a vicious cycle; meantime some doctors have…