Two weekends ago I went to Doula Training. West Michigan doesn't have any DONA training centers, so I headed to The Center for the Childbearing Year in Ann Arbor. Patty Brennan, author of The Doula Business Guide and Whole Family Recipes: For The Childbearing Year and Beyond, was one of the instructors and the facilitator. Training was pretty intense, they tried to fit as much as possible into three days and I loved every minute of it. :) We watched a few different birth dvds, covered massage ... continue reading...
Tests and Disappointments
Yesterday Seth had an appointment with a pediatric endocrinologist. We were referred there by his pediatrician who is concerned about his small stature. I have done lots of reading and research on slow growth, children's digestive systems and healthy thyroid function. I had a list of things I wanted drawn if we were going to need blood drawn. I was prepared with a family health history. I was ready. :) First disappointment: the nurse asked Seth if he was going to have chicken nuggets and ... continue reading...
Is It Making Homemade Nut Butter Really Cheaper Than Buying It From the Store?
Last week my grandma came to take us to her house for the day. Technically I can drive with my broken elbow, but I can't get the boys in and out of seats without help, so we haven't gone anywhere without a chauffeur. While there, Gram and I decided to make some almond butter. And we talked about the money that she saved by making her own almond butter at home. A few weeks ago I shared with you how incredibly easy it is to make homemade nut or seed butter. I mentioned that it was easy on ... continue reading...
Every Christian Homeschooling Momma Needs to Read this Book!!
One of the books I read last month was The Spiritual Power Of A Mother by Michael P. Farris. Originally written as "Encouragement for the Homeschooling Mom", I found this book helpful as a momma who is just starting this homeschooling thing. {This post contains affiliate links. Read the complete affiliate disclosure here.} Both Ben and I were homeschooled through high school, so the idea and reasons behind it are not foreign to us. But picking out what curriculum we will ... continue reading...
Breastfeeding: After Surgery, Pump and Dump?
Do you need to have surgery soon? Are you worried about your nursing baby? Will they take their bottle okay? Will your freezer stash last long enough? There are many questions that you may have, including this: do I NEED to pump and dump after surgery? Hopefully this post will answer some questions for you, as I relate my experiences with nursing babies and surgeries. :-) You may have read the other day on Instagram that I broke my elbow, my olecranon to be specific. The olecranon is the ... continue reading...
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