I’m 36 weeks pregnant and packing to go to another city in our host country where we will soon have our baby boy. Amidst racking my brain about what we will need for the next two months as we live in a South Asian Airbnb, I also have been thinking about how we can prepare our 18-month-old to become a big brother.
Category: Pregnancy
DIY Herbal Sitz Bath for Postpartum Healing
Grab this simple sitz bath recipe for postpartum, complete with a jar label and directions. This was a huge part of helping me recover and allowed me to take a few moments each day to rest and focus on healing.
10 Things I’m Grateful for in 2021
1) Our son!! –The miracle and blessing of a child There are simply no words to describe the feelings, joys, and blessings of […]
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.