Doula Chick, Halifax 30/01/09
I am so sad as I write this post. How did guilt and shame become part of the birth expierence? Especially when a doula is in attendance. Our mandate is to help women create a birth expierence that is uniquely theirs and yet I’m now wondering if we’re truly doing that.
Have we [...]
Posted on January 31st, 2009 by Shannon
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Last night my husband reaffirmed everything I’ve always believed about him. He is my soul mate, he is my other half, he knows what I need to hear to make me feel safe and how to bring me back when I start to float away.
I love you!
Posted on January 27th, 2009 by Shannon
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My dad is in charge of laundry at my parents house so when he gave me this advice I listened. (he’s always complaining I never listen to him… I hope he reads this post
His advice was to wash the baby’s booties and socks in a mesh bag. He even gave me a mesh [...]
Posted on January 27th, 2009 by Shannon
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This is from experience. Keep baby well rested. The difference between a well-napped baby and a cranky, tired baby at bedtime is crazy.
Posted on January 18th, 2009 by Shannon
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Griffin had his first food two nights ago, pizza! Not the toppings of course, he just happily gnawed on the crust and ate the sauce. He seems to have tolerated it well, no extra spit up or poop. He had a bit of smoothie with me this afternoon, melons and banana, so we’ll see if we [...]
Posted on January 18th, 2009 by Shannon
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A Healing
Birth
A six week birth preparation series specifically designed
for survivors of sexual abuse. We will work together to
create a birth experience that is healing and
transformative, as well as a celebration of new life.
Capt. William Spry Community Centre
10 Kidston Rd., Halifax, NS
6:30pm-8:45pm
March 24 & 31, April 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2009
Partners [...]
Posted on January 14th, 2009 by Shannon
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Well, I’ve booked the classes room for 6 weeks, starting March 24th. Here’s hoping someone registers
Posted on January 14th, 2009 by Shannon
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Thank you mom for recommending that I buy the economy pack of facecloths. It seems like such a nobrainer, but wipes are such a part of baby life that it didn’t click until she said it.
Posted on January 14th, 2009 by Shannon
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I love that Noah loves his brother. He rocks him in his swing and he covers him up if Griff’s blanket slips down during his nap. But the other night during bath time Noah was being really aggressive, practically destroying his crayons from colouring so hard on the walls.
“Noah, are you angry?” I asked.
“Ya” he [...]
Posted on January 14th, 2009 by Shannon
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