Have you ever been a first time parent? Have you ever lived with a newborn human? If so, I am curious how you dealt with visits from family and friends in those first weeks after your baby’s arrival. Also, I wonder how you balanced your needs for privacy, getting help, being independent and staying sane. Here are the questions: What was helpful? What decidedly not helpful? ...
Baby Anna, you are all things wonderful -rainbows and ladybugs and kisses and chubby cheeks and warm snuggles. Welcome, Baby Anna Rebecca. Welcome! Michelle May all babies be born into loving hands
Baby Mae, your birth was so highly anticipated -even Elmo couldn't turn his eyes away. Welcome Baby Mae Elena. Welcome! Michelle May all babies be born into loving hands
Like most people, I bet there have been times in your life when you had some good habits, maybe eating well, regularly getting exercise, praying or mediating every day. And there have been times when you didn’t do so well. If you once had a healthy regular routine and now you don’t, how do you return?
As a midwife, I thought I knew where babies came from, but Felix, your parents taught me something new. Turns out if two people love each other very much, and they press their fingers together in the Vulcan Marriage Blessing, then a baby appears. And it worked -the baby is you! Welcome, Baby Felix Oscar, welcome! Michelle May all babies be born into loving hands
Most days, like most people, my husband and I eat bread. For several years now, I have been making that bread. Actually I have been making bread since I was old enough to stand -sourdough rounds with my mother, sandwich bread with my aunt, biscuits with my grandmother. In my teens and twenties, heavy, hearty breads of whole grains were my passion, with the occasional light, ...
2017 Numbers A new year is here, 2018. Like many of you, I find myself simultaneously looking forward and looking back. What did I do last year? What should I have done? What should I have left undone? What will I do this year? What should I do? What should I leave undone? As one year ends and another begins, I look over my ...
What a way to start the New Year -with a beautiful baby lumberjack. They say good things are worth waiting for. Well, you better be good! Rooms were readied. The labor tub was filled and filled again. Oils were applied. Feet were rubbed. Then you, Baby Christian, (finally) arrived! Greeted with love, snuggles and a beautiful Canadian lullaby. Baby Christian Elliot, welcome! Michelle May all babies be ...
Like the rest of life, Planned Home Birth doesn't always goes as planned. And attitude is everything. After being admitted to the hospital for induction a month before her due date, this mamma said, "When life goes you lemons, sometimes you get Italian Ice." And sometimes, you get a beautiful baby boy! Baby Kingsley Robert, welcome. Kingsley, you are the perfect addition to this rock-star family. ...
Baby Eamon James, you are so lucky. These parents of yours just adore you Well, who wouldn't? Look at you -you are just perfect. Welcome, Eamon, welcome! Michelle May all babies be born into loving hands
