Babies – Bittersweet

Heaven`s Special Child

A Meeting was held quite far from earth It`s time again for another birth Said the Angels to the Lord above ~ “This Special Child will need much love. Her progress may seem very slow~ Accomplishments she may not know And she`ll require extra care From the Folks she`ll meet down there. She may not…

My Tiny Persons

The Midwife Lectured “Your hands is the First to touch a Prescious newborn Baby. At that very moment your Feelings, Attitude, Beliefs, Emotions,Voice, Words enter this New Life” Source: Babies-My Little Persons

Little Ones

Jungle Juice Breastmilk * to increase milk supply 60ml Schlehen Blackthorn Berry Elixir 2 litre Rooibos Tea 1 litre Apple or Grape or Berry juice 1 sachet Blackcurrant Rehydrate Method: Mix above together and keep in the fridge If possible drink 2 litres in 24hours or drink a glass at each breast feed. You may…

I HAVE NOT ALWAYS WANTED TO BE A MOTHER. (PART 3) — Get in My Belly

And then the astoundingly obvious hit me — if we have a child, s/he might be just like N! I could spend my days hanging out with a tiny version of the greatest human on the planet! I know the idea that children take after their parents is a pretty basic concept for most people, […]

I have not always wanted to be a mother. (part 2) — Get in My Belly

Elyssa told me that my love for her, full and deep as it is, would feel pale compared with my love for my children. She told me that she had every confidence that, just like I would not want anyone else caring for her if she were terribly ill, she just “knew” that I would […]

I have not always wanted to be a mother. (part 1) — Get in My Belly

Our therapist bottom lined it for us — N would have to make a decision either to divorce me and have children with someone else, or to accept that a life with me would never include children, and somehow become okay with that. via I have not always wanted to be a mother. (part 1) — […]

I HAVE NOT ALWAYS WANTED TO BE A MOTHER. (PART 4) — Get in My Belly

There have been many moments over the years when I have realized that N would make an amazing father. Those are usually moments when he is being a wonderful husband because, as far as I understand it, many of the skills are transferable. via I HAVE NOT ALWAYS WANTED TO BE A MOTHER. (PART 4) — […]

Longreads on Motherhood: A Reading List — Discover

Dive into four personal essays on motherhood. via Longreads on Motherhood: A Reading List — Discover

Heaven`s Special Child

My Tiny Persons

Little Ones

Growing Happiness

Wedding to Marriage

Esti & Emile is tying The Knot He thought and verbalized ‘she is hot!’ life happened and they were destined to meet. She ran through the house, dogs and cat screeching and disappearring into the first available open space! with ‘Mila!’ ringing in my ears and jerking my whole motherhood to an abrupt, sudden stop! […]