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Category: Pregnancy
Eli’s Birth Story: Unmedicated Water Birth
Labor & birth was truly the most empowering, intense, & beautiful experience of my life.
Our Portable & Minimal Mountain Nursery
Here are the ten items or categories that currently make up our portable and minimal mountain nursery for our little boy, who we will get to meet any day now.
Camping and Cabin Stay Before Baby Comes Our Way: 34 Weeks
Camping, Hiking, and Cabins–this was our long weekend getaway to Eureka Springs, Arkansas before baby’s arrival.
Déjà Vu: Unexpectedly Returning to the States… Again
We unexpectedly returned to the States twice in a span of 11 months. Here are a few thoughts about round two and déjà vu.
Shepherd’s Shelter Hiking & Camping Trip . 25 Weeks Pregnant
Our car camping trip with 5 other people, took an athletic turn and quickly evolved into a hiking & camping adventure with a friend of ours. We built a fire in a shepherds shelter and watched herds of sheep roam the hills.
Honest to Goodness Pregnancy Chat
A few weeks ago, I sat on the balcony and talked on the phone to a dear friend in another country for well over an hour. We realized that two weeks ago, we were both a total mess. It was a a perfect reminder that sometimes we just need to be still & give ourselves grace.
Sabbath Day Hike in the Foothills at 22 Weeks Pregnant
Spring Sabbath Day Hike to a peaceful waterfall, complete with wild rhododendrons, stray dogs, and homemade trail mix.
My First Prenatal Appointments in South Asia
I’ll admit, I was a little nervous for my first prenatal appointment in South Asia. I know things can be pretty unorganized, feel hectic, and are without a doubt different here. But it was all around a good experience and we are happy to have resources and support as we plan on having our baby in our host country.
DIY Macrame Rainbow
In honor of our first little one, I made this rainbow from macrame rope and yarn. It was before we even knew we were going to have a “rainbow baby” on the way.