Here are the ten things I did that greatly influenced my ability to have a VBAC. *February 2019: I had my second VBAC. She came even easier. Check out more below! The Risks and Why Have a VBAC First, let’s clear up some things. Many women I talk to seem scared at the thought of having a VBAC because their doctor has told them that there is a risk of uterine rupture during birth. According to … [Read more...] about How to Have a VBAC
Motherhood
Adoption Over Abortion: Her Choice
In the late summer of 1983, the most important decision of my life was made, but I wasn't actually a part of it. I was just a group of cells; a sparkle in someone's eyes. A woman was pregnant with me, but the discovery of my presence was a bit of a disruption; a surprise. My life is owed to her for choosing adoption over abortion. I don't know this woman, but she made a sacrifice that I have a … [Read more...] about Adoption Over Abortion: Her Choice
Problems are Blessings
Someone telling me that problems are blessings could have totally irritated me at the beginning of having hormonal imbalance and hypothyroidism. Now I understand the notion. It was October of 2014, and I had a problem. With a laundry list of unpleasant symptoms, I was leaving an endocrinologist's office and fighting back tears. After an hour appointment with the doctor, I was told we'd wait 6 … [Read more...] about Problems are Blessings
5 Ways to Stay Positive
Let's talk about ways to stay positive when things are hard. Why? Because things are hard. LOL The last few days have been a major challenge in my house. My son, who is 4 and in PreK this year, brought home a drawn-out, crazy virus that has us all sick. My poor son has it the worst, with green goop coming out of his red, swollen eyes, and his ears are clogged. Before getting sick last week, he … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Stay Positive
Natural Pregnancy and VBAC
*This post is long, but it has to be in order to share my story of my second pregnancy and VBAC or vaginal birth after cesarean. I share my story, not to show disagreement with others who have sought medical interventions to achieve pregnancy or birth their child, but to provide hope. I know there are many women who have a little voice saying, "there's more to this...how can my body not work … [Read more...] about Natural Pregnancy and VBAC
Finding Balance is Like Cleaning Out Your Closet
Today, I was looking at my closet and it's like my life right now: a little crazy. It's a little off balance. Three months ago, I had my second child, and my life has changed....just a bit. Finding balance can be a challenge, but a light bulb went off when I was looking at my closet. I remembered what I told myself a couple years ago. Balance isn't about finding a way to manage … [Read more...] about Finding Balance is Like Cleaning Out Your Closet
