by Taylor Davis | Aug 30, 2016 | Motherhood Reflections
These days I find myself straddling the line and wavering between acceptance of the never-ending to do list and resistance to it. It feels like my husband and I could spend all day hacking away at the responsibilities and still not feel accomplished or done by the end of the day. And then, of course, there are the big kids who are home with us all the time and who want and need our engagement. And we truly want to be with them too, spending time doing the things that bring them and us joy.
by Taylor Davis | Aug 16, 2016 | Birth
We hired a doula. We took natural childbirth preparation classes. We planned for an unmedicated birth. We switched care providers at 25 weeks in hopes of having more support for our birth vision. Baby was found to be breech at 36 weeks.
by Taylor Davis | Jul 29, 2016 | Motherhood Reflections
I am my 4-month-old’s favorite person. This is just as it should be and it’s so very sweet, but of course it’s also exhausting. He rarely wants to be held by anybody else, and if he does, he doesn’t last long before looking around for me and protesting until I return.
by Taylor Davis | Jul 12, 2016 | Motherhood Reflections, Postpartum Challenges
Life with a small baby is hard. There are uncountable tough moments and so many days that feel entirely too challenging. Add to that two older children who are always home with me, and some of my days feel downright overwhelming. After a stretch of 3 incredibly...
by Taylor Davis | Jun 28, 2016 | Postpartum Planning, Postpartum Preparation
Much of what we write here is geared towards new mamas with babies already in their arms. But we also strive to reach expectant moms, those on the cusp of motherhood who might not yet know or understand what their needs will be after their baby is born. There’s...
