Common sense tells us there are different types of people in the world. You might even notice quite a variety in your own family. One child is quiet and serious while another is excitable and outgoing. Classical scholars developed the four temperaments to describe and better understand these differences in disposition and personality; the four temperaments have their root in the ancient Greek theory of humorism. The four basic temperaments are: SANGUINE, MELANCHOLIC, PHLEGMATIC AND Continue Reading
Ingrid is Coming Home From the NICU!
Ingrid Elizabeth arrived last Monday, July 28th after a six hour labor. She was "sunny side up" which hampered progress temporarily (and gave me an unrelenting backache). But once she turned it took just two pushes to deliver her. My water didn't break until the very end and the midwife noticed some staining in the fluid. I remember we suctioned a couple of times from her nose and mouth, but otherwise everything looked good. She was a lovely 7 pound baby with fair skin and a crown of pale Continue Reading
Here are 5 Reasons That We Should Appreciate Labor Pains
Five of my seven deliveries have been natural, and it's my preferred mode of operation. "But why on Earth would you want to go through that pain if you don't have to?" I'm sometimes asked. It's a reasonable question. Maybe this post will help give you some perspective. Unpleasant as it is, labor pain has a couple of very important functions, and can even save you from birth complications and needless surgery. Pain can clue you in to how far along you are. I can easily push a broom or mop Continue Reading
5 Things to Know Before Giving Birth Naturally
Today's post is all about preparing for a natural (i.e. unmedicated) birth. If you're looking for facts about epidurals, check out this article. Birth without drugs is painful, to varying degrees. I guess we've all heard about painless births but they must be very rare exceptions. So it helps to have a good idea of what to expect so you can have coping techniques on tap. Changes in behavior and moods. I can't say how you'll act, but I do know that the pain, stress and hormones of Continue Reading
How to Change a Child That Fights Diaper Changes
I've had mothers tell me that changing diapers is a nightmare. "By the time we're done," said one "I'm sweating and exhausted." Some just get frustrated and angry at having to "fight" a baby or toddler at every change. And this could all be easily avoided. Honestly. I've changed 7 babies so far, and it doesn't have to be a struggle or a fight. This is what I teach my children about getting a diaper changed: We're going to do this thousands of times in the coming years, so you're going to Continue Reading
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