When I found out I was pregnant for my second child in February 2020, I would have never imagined the kind of global pandemic world we are experiencing today. Nearly five months have passed since we entered a State of Emergency in Ontario, Read More

When I found out I was pregnant for my second child in February 2020, I would have never imagined the kind of global pandemic world we are experiencing today. Nearly five months have passed since we entered a State of Emergency in Ontario, Read More

Update: I wrote this post in 2017 before the birth of my first child. I came back to it today, August 2020, in my third trimester of my second child and am feeling the same sentiments. A different experience this pregnancy but the same process of “uncovering the hidden parts of my soul” is occurring. Read More

I’ve always wanted a home birth. But I never imagined I would give birth at home during a pandemic. Now I realize it was the best birth choice for me and my baby girl. This is our story. Considering a home birth during a pandemic The predominant birth narrative in Western culture tends to be wrought with frightening images of screaming mothers and horror stories about unbearable pain and suffering. Read More

David and I moved to Toronto five years ago when we got married. Since then, we have really made it our home and backyard. I have loved exploring the diverse neighbourhoods, meeting people from all walks of life, experiencing new tastes and flavours, Read More

David and I moved to Toronto five years ago when we got married. Since then, we have really made it our home and backyard. I have loved exploring the diverse neighbourhoods, meeting people from all walks of life, experiencing new tastes and flavours, Read More

David and I moved to Toronto five years ago when we got married. Since then, we have really made it our home and backyard. I have loved exploring the diverse neighbourhoods, meeting people from all walks of life, experiencing new tastes and flavours, Read More

David and I moved to Toronto five years ago when we got married. Since then, we have really made it our home and backyard. I have loved exploring the diverse neighbourhoods, meeting people from all walks of life, experiencing new tastes and flavours, Read More

David and I moved to Toronto five years ago when we got married. Since then, we have really made it our home and backyard. I have loved exploring the diverse neighbourhoods, meeting people from all walks of life, experiencing new tastes and flavours, Read More

It’s been nearly one month since I brought our baby into the world, and what a month it has been! Now that I have had some time to process my birth experience, I feel ready to share it with you all. Read More

People warned us about the first month. They said it would be really, really hard. They said we wouldn’t sleep. That breastfeeding wouldn’t be easy. And that there would be diapers… many, many diapers. Everything people said was true. Read More

People warned us about the first month. They said it would be really, really hard. They said we wouldn’t sleep. That breastfeeding wouldn’t be easy. And that there would be diapers… many, many diapers. Everything people said was true. Read More

I toss and turn in my bed as David gets up to soothe our baby back to sleep. It’s the middle of the night and I can hear them negotiating in the next room. Maybe it’s a nightmare, a toothache, Read More

In many cultures, the first six weeks following birth is a key period of healing, resting, and bonding with baby. New mothers (and fathers) are supported by their ‘village’, whether that’s family, friends, doulas, a church group or even an online community of mothers. Read More

In many cultures, the first six weeks following birth is a key period of healing, resting, and bonding with baby. New mothers (and fathers) are supported by their ‘village’, whether that’s family, friends, doulas, a church group or even an online community of mothers. Read More

There are certain things you can expect after becoming a parent. You’re not going to sleep ever well. Your relationship with your partner will change. Your body will change. You will have to do endless amounts of laundry. So. Much. Read More