A VBAC story !

Dear Stephen,

When I met your mom and dad, the first thing I noticed was how much they loved each other and their 2 little ones, you and your brother. So when your mommy and I talked about her wanting to VBAC and their hopes for your birth, I knew everything would work out okay. A few days before your due date, contractions started and, they wouldn’t stop all day and night! Your mommy was exhausted but couldn’t sleep from all the excitement and energy knowing she’d soon meet you.

I went to your house that night, September 30th around 11pm. Since mommy had been contracting all day, we thought it might be a good idea to head to the hospital. When we arrived, mommy was coping very nicely with each contraction and so was disappointed to hear she was only 3 cm. But we all believed in her and most importantly, she believed in herself and you. Your strong mommy labored all night and again all day the next day. It was now October 1st and things were slowly but surely coming along. Mommy was pooped but kept on, using her body, breathe and voice to get through each surge. Your daddy stayed close by, holding her hand and reminding your mommy how beautiful and strong she was.

Finally around 3pm the midwife said you might be ready and that mommy could start pushing! I’ve never seen anyone so thrilled to start pushing! It was an emotional moment for your mommy. After all, she had been waiting for this moment for a long time. Mom had been concerned through that she might not be able to push because of how long and tiring the labor was but wow, could she push! She was very efficient and with all her strength and love, birthed you gently and beautifully, with your daddy whispering words of love and encouragement in her ear. What a magical moment. To see the looks on your mom and dad’s face was a true gift. The day you were born was a special day for your mom and dad. I was lucky enough to be there to witness all the joy and love in the room. Welcome to the world! You are loved.



And I have to share this awesome video of their cat meeting the baby:

Mother's Milk Yields Secrets for Health

Just one of the many reasons breast milk is awesome!

White Swan Meditation

White Swan Meditation

This is a good one for High Blood Pressure or just peace and sleep:

-Before bed take a warm bath with a few drops of lavender essential oil
-Make a Fist with both hands
-Hold fists with backside of hand 6-8 inches from forehead in front of 3rd eye point
-Press thumbs together hard enough until they are white at the tips
-Close your eyes and mentally envision the white thumb tips
-Breathe long and deep

Do for 5 - 11 minutes a day or as long as needed

"The way you think, the way you behave, and the way you eat can influence your life by 30 to 50 years."
-Deepak Chopra

Flu Season?

If you feel a cold coming on pump your body with all natural herbs and immune boosters:

-Astragalus
-Citrus fruit
-Boiron coldcalm

Things you can do to help keep a cold away:

-Use a Neti Pot once a day
-Gargle with warm salt water
-Do Yoga
-Get enough rest each night!