“Have ye experienced this mighty change in your hearts?” Alma 5:14 Life as a doula. Every birth changes me in some way. I always learn. Often the lessons are unexpected. A little over three years ago, I attended at birth that I recognize as one of those unexpected yet key experiences that shape a doula. …
So I am always looking for a good book to read and stumbled upon The Story of the Trapp Family Singers: The Story Which Inspired the Sound of Music on my mother-in-law’s bookshelf. I was hoping to find something that was not only entertaining but inspiring as well. It didn’t disappoint. I have always loved …
Hidden Inside the Book, which Inspired The Sound of Music, are 3 Beautiful Birth Stories Read More »
For the past couple of weeks I’ve been thinking a lot about preparing my oldest daughter for menstruation and puberty. She will be turning ten next month, so I know these milestones are quickly approaching us. This past week I started compiling a book I intend to give her for her birthday in September. Included in her book will be some poetry. I’d like to share some of those poems with you.
It is hard to let go of that phase of having babies. Choosing how many babies to have is different for everybody. It is between you and the Lord. Robyn and I talk about letting go of guilt about stopping having babies as well as how we shifted to knowing we are done. It was …
I needed to remain open to having more babies… but also be open to being done. Read More »
Ashlee’s post is about stories and journeys, coming to terms with loss, and transformation and rebirth.
I ran across this poem in an old Ensign magazine and felt it appropriate to share for Pregnancy and Infant Awareness Loss Day. Although many generations stand between her and the women of today, the bond of having experienced loss bridges the gap. Sending our love to all those families who have experienced pregnancy and …
A Widow’s Lullaby at Winter Quarters, Makes Me Cry Every Time Read More »
Heather: When my husband and I first started trying for a baby we had some unexpected difficulties. My sister-in-law gave me the book, “Taking Charge of your Fertility” by Toni Weschler and right away I started charting my cycles, hoping we could help a baby come. After a few months of charting I was starting …
Do Very Early Miscarriages Count, Even if You have No Proof? Read More »
The following are excerpts from my journal Saturday-Sunday – warning loss mentioned. Here are the previous posts to catch up: Surprise I got Pregnant Adjusting to the idea but worried too Definitely a Miscarriage Saturday – Finding comfort in our book still bleeding pretty steadily. Cramping has gone down. Spent the morning taking T2 to …
Did you know that Dr. Ellis Shipp, one of Utah’s first female doctors (who trained many women to become nurses and midwives), wrote a hymn in the hymn book?
In my interview with Lani, the birth story she chose to share was a miscarriage that felt so spiritual. She didn’t expect that it could be spiritual, but it was. “Everything relating to preparing to have children, getting pregnant, giving birth have been a few of the ways I have had the most spiritual experiences …
I didn’t expect a miscarriage to feel spiritual, but it did. Read More »
