Author’s note: This is the eighth of a ten-part series recapping and examining the birth story of my Itty Bitty. Birth is a beautiful experience, but some can find the contents of the topic a bit squeemish. In light of this, please note that these posts are neither too graphic, nor are they full of unicorns and more »
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My Birth Story, Part 7: I Like My Eggs Served Sunny Side Up, Not My Baby
Author’s note: This is the seventh of a ten-part series recapping and examining the birth story of my Itty Bitty. Birth is a beautiful experience, but some can find the contents of the topic a bit squeemish. In light of this, please note that these posts are neither too graphic, nor are they full of more »
My Birth Story, Part 6: Lionel Richie, Big Warm Hugs, and My Special Safe Place
Author’s note: This is the sixth of a ten-part series recapping and examining the birth story of my Itty Bitty. Birth is a beautiful experience, but some can find the contents of the topic a bit squeemish. In light of this, please note that these posts are neither too graphic, nor are they full of unicorns and more »
My Birth Story, Part 5: The Night of No Sleep
Author’s note: This is the fifth of a ten-part series recapping and examining the birth story of my Itty Bitty. Birth is a beautiful experience, but some can find the contents of the topic a bit squeemish. In light of this, please note that these posts are neither too graphic, nor are they full of more »
What Would Jack Bauer Do?: Reflections On Being A New Dad, Part 2 – Birthing Tips
God bless her heart, Mary chose to have a natural birth. So, if you’re wife wants to go the drugs route, then some of this post will apply to you. For all of you poor bastards whose wives plan on traveling the Thin Red Line of natural birth, I’m about to learn you somethin’ fierce. more »
How To Have A Perfect Newborn Photo Shoot
I finally got home from the hospital after giving birth. I was wearing an adult diaper, couldn’t sit on a chair unless there was an inflatable donut (special thanks to my awesome husband for going to CVS and grabbing it for me) , and my hormones had me crying over the fact that there were more »
Day 100: Tiny Baby Newborn Photo Shoot
Click here for the >>> Full blog post about our Newborn Photo Session with Rhode Island Photographer, Erin Shea. Posted with Blogsy
4 Hospitals in 4 Weeks : South County Hospital
After touring and blogging about many hospitals and options for birth in Rhode Island, we decided to add an extra bonus stop on our 4 Hospitals in 4 Weeks tour – here is our blog review on South County Hospital! I have only gone to South County Hospital twice in my life. Once after I more »
What Is A Postpartum Doula?
My hubby and I attended a “Meet the Doulas Night” hosted by the Doulas of Rhode Island. There we learned about birth doulas, and postpartum doulas. Below is my opinion of what a postpartum doula is and does. From what I hear, one of the chief complaints new parents have is the overwhelming fear and more »
4 Hospitals in 4 Weeks : Newport Hospital Birthing Center
The countdown is on until I meet my tiny baby. To help prepare for his arrival, my hubby and I decided to visit 4 Hospitals in 4 weeks in Rhode Island. Our last planned visit was the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center at Newport Hospital. The entrance to Newport Hospital is warm and inviting, especially more »