After almost 9 months of mommy-hood, I am still often in disbelief that I AM REALLY DOING THIS. This beautiful, innocent, sweet baby is my flesh and blood. I was the one who carried and birthed this baby.

Very often I reflect on my birth experience and how empowering it was. I find myself hanging onto some VERY wise words my midwife uttered after I called her complaining of bleeding nipples 8 days postpartum. Her words were “You can do this, you are strong. When you are down try to remember you just gave birth naturally, you can do anything.” Her words have carried me through many tough days as a mom.

I was always told, and actually often told clients and friends, “Do what works for you, take snippets of advice from others but in the end do what works best for you and your family. ” After living it, I am realizing these words cold not be more true as parenthood is a very, very personal and intimate experience. The best kind.