This is part 2 of Jenifer’s interview. Someone said to her after a miscarriage – “Just don’t worry about it. It was a nothing baby.” She could not accept that. It wasn’t until years later that she had an experience that helped her have the courage to face that and heal from it… all because […]
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In interviewing women for The Gift of Giving Life podcast, so many shared their miscarriage stories. I realized we really needed a series to support women through this part of struggling while trying to be Giving Life. So for October, in honor of Pregnancy Loss month – we are having a whole series of podcasts
Miscarriage Podcast Series – We’d love to share your story too! – Episode 23 Read More »
I’m taking a Biology class right now and to help myself learn concepts I try to apply them to something I can easily relate to. And since I love birth, well you know, I compare biology or psychology (or whatever) to birth. In studying the pH scale, I learned about “buffers” or a pair of substances,
Something I used to frequently say regarding childbirth was that I was born in the last days because Heavenly Father knew I couldn’t handle a natural childbirth and knew I needed epidurals. It was something I would always joke about, but also really believed. I might be mentally strong, spiritually strong, but physically strong? No way. That was not for me. I wasn’t a hardy pioneer woman that pushed handcarts and gave birth along the Mormon trail. Heavenly Father knew me and knew my mental and physical limitations. Or so I thought.
How was Planning an Unmedicated Birth for My Own Spiritual Growth? – Episode 20 Read More »
To celebrate Pioneer Day this week I compiled a history about a special midwife. A special thanks to Shani Allen Dutton, one of our readers and a descendant of Jane Johnston Black, for introducing me to the story of this courageous woman. Jane Johnston Black lived a full and eventful life. It was clear early
She Did Not Know Fear: Jane Johnston Black – Episode 12 Read More »
What does creation mean through a woman’s life? Not long ago I found myself sitting in the garden room of the Idaho Falls temple pondering what was next for me. I had just had my third miscarriage since my last child. I realized that the repeated miscarriages meant that a chapter of my life was
A Woman’s Journey: The Six Periods of Creation – Episode 6 Read More »
I am so glad your mother gave you the gift of life. I am so glad you exist. And every day that you choose to keep going is a gift to humanity and yourself.
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It has now been almost a year since I stared at that surprisingly positive pregnancy test.
Conceiving Courage Read More »
I want to thank my friend Natalie for this beautiful post. We became friends because of our mutual love for birth but beyond that Natalie really is a beautiful person inside and out. –Robyn I am currently “overdue” with my FIFTH boy. Yes, my fifth. There are no girls among them. That’s a lot
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All of the talk was beautiful, but do you know what my absolute favorite part was? My favorite phrase Elder Holland uttered today was this: “laboring through the battered landscape of his despair.” As Elder Holland spoke of a mother striving to bear up her son as he traveled through the darkest days and nights of his intense anguish… I can’t even really describe to you what I felt inside.
