Humble Beginnings - Blog

I’m standing at my sink again washing another bowl again in the sink that is full of dishes again . This chore is really a blessing, because we have kids to feed and the money to feed them. But, honestly, after feeding my cute, always hungry five kiddos their mac and cheese and applesauce… it has left me with a pot, 10 bowls to wash (I mean come on, is applesauce really so gross in a bowl with mac and cheese residue?!), 5 spoons (not 6 because I haven’t gotten to eat yet),

Obstetrician, Midwife, Doula, pediatrician and more! There are so many options when it comes to getting the care you need for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. But it's important to know who these providers are, and what they can do for your journey. Midwife A midwife is truly the gold standard of maternal care. Considering that most people are considered low risk during pregnancy, most people should be seeing a midwife for maternal care. Under the midwifery model of care,

Second Night Syndrome is a phenomenon that occurs during the second night of a newborns life. The first night, babies tend to be deceptively "good". They are still recovering from the birth so they sleep for longer stretches. However, after a day of nursing and recovery sleep, they're beginning to realize they're no longer in familiar territory, and they've got the energy to let you know. Many babies are reported to cry, and cluster feed that whole second night. The second th

Babies can be tricky. Just when you've figured it out, you haven't. Unfortunately, they don't come with manuals, nor can they talk. So, They Cry. A lot sometimes. And some of those times there doesn't appear to be a good reason for it either! It's easy to get frustrated, and feel overwhelmed. But take a deep breath, and know you've got this! Here's what this postpartum doula has to say about handling a crying baby. Make Sure They're Fed, Dry, and Safe/Healthy This can seem a