Five years ago, in December 2019, we made the big decision to leave the suburbs and move to the farm. Just a few months later, the world went into lockdown due to the pandemic, but looking back, it couldn’t have been better timing. While the rest of the world was cooped up inside, we were able to roam free on our expansive farm, finding solace in the fresh air and wide-open spaces. For more about how our farm life has shaped us, check out my post on navigating … [Read more...]
C-Section Recovery Tips: How to Heal Your Body and Mind After Surgery
All four of my births were C-sections, but if I knew then what I know now, I would have had four vaginal births (more than likely at home.) If you want to know more about why, check out my post on why I broke up with my OB-GYN and hired a doula. After four C-sections, I’ve learned this the hard way: C-section recovery is not just physical. It’s emotional. It’s mental. And it’s deeply shaped by how much support you have once you’re home. All four of my births … [Read more...]
Why I Became a Postpartum Doula: A Journey of Passion and Purpose
When I found out I was pregnant with my fourth child at 38, I was in shock. I thought my motherhood journey was behind me—my three older children were growing up, and I had finally settled into a routine. But then life had other plans, and I found myself expecting again. I thought I had everything figured out. This time, I researched, I hired a doula, and I was determined to do everything “right.” Despite all my preparation, my birth ended in a … [Read more...]