So, I cleaned my 5 and 3 yr old's rooms. (Which were very scary!) And then about an hour later, came back upstairs to two seriously disasterious rooms!! I should tell you that before children, my house was very clean, almost OCD. But, over the yrs, I have come to terms with not being a clean freak like I would like to be.
And so, here I am, standing at the doorway thinking, just breath Chris- in thru the nose, out thru the mouth......I could possibly go insane, as I am screaming on the inside.
Oh look- now my 1 yr old is crying for me to hold him, I never signed up for attachment parenting, but I got it! And doesn't it figure that he has a poopy diaper?! Of course. Why do they poop right after Daddy leaves for work...hmmmm....
My life can be pretty crazy sometimes, but those kisses and smiles make it all worth it, oh yeah, and yoga really helps!!
**one last note, I tried to take pictures of their rooms, but since I let the kids play with the camera, the batteries are dead. Think positive-at least the camera STILL works.
About Me
- Chris Herrera, CNY area Birth Doula
- I am a DONA certified birth doula in the central New York area. I am a founder of the CNY Doula Connection. I also offer postpartum care in the Syracuse area.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Top ten: Home birth has better outcomes than hospitals
http://bringbirthhome.com/home-birth-advocacy/top-ten-home-birth-better-outcomes-hospital-birth/
This is taken from Bring Birth Home.
I am very passionate about homebirth and love to spread the word!
1. Home birth dramatically decreases risk for unnecessary obstetric and/or medical interventions, which increases safety and quality of birth.
2. Choosing your own care provider for your home birth means interviewing several midwives and deciding on someone who meets your emotional and physical needs.
3. After you give birth at home, enjoy a home cooked meal prepared by a loved one.
4. When you give birth at home, you decide who attends your birth. There are familiar faces of family and friends…and even your pet!
5. If you want to, take the clocks off the walls. Let go of time altogether and allow your body to move at it’s own speed.
6. The floors in your home are wood or carpet, not linoleum. The lights can be dim, (candles!) rather than glaring or florescent.
7. No interruptions at a home birth. Turn off the cell phones, pages and beepers. There is only the sound of your voice, soft music and the hushed voices of your birth team.
8. After you give birth in your home, you will see the location where you gave birth to your child and can tell them the story when they are older.
9. Feel the freedom of nakedness at home; your naked body and emotions.
10. During home birth, you are the boss. You call the shots. Who comes, who stays, what position you give birth in and where, how many times you get in and out of the tub, and who catches your baby.
This is taken from Bring Birth Home.
I am very passionate about homebirth and love to spread the word!
1. Home birth dramatically decreases risk for unnecessary obstetric and/or medical interventions, which increases safety and quality of birth.
2. Choosing your own care provider for your home birth means interviewing several midwives and deciding on someone who meets your emotional and physical needs.
3. After you give birth at home, enjoy a home cooked meal prepared by a loved one.
4. When you give birth at home, you decide who attends your birth. There are familiar faces of family and friends…and even your pet!
5. If you want to, take the clocks off the walls. Let go of time altogether and allow your body to move at it’s own speed.
6. The floors in your home are wood or carpet, not linoleum. The lights can be dim, (candles!) rather than glaring or florescent.
7. No interruptions at a home birth. Turn off the cell phones, pages and beepers. There is only the sound of your voice, soft music and the hushed voices of your birth team.
8. After you give birth in your home, you will see the location where you gave birth to your child and can tell them the story when they are older.
9. Feel the freedom of nakedness at home; your naked body and emotions.
10. During home birth, you are the boss. You call the shots. Who comes, who stays, what position you give birth in and where, how many times you get in and out of the tub, and who catches your baby.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Why "Do You Doula?"
Why the phrase? I guess it opens up the discussion. Have you used a doula? Are you a doula? And the most common...What the heck is a doula?? HAHA, I love it! Did they have to pick such an unusual name....yes they did!
I want everyone to know how important doulas are and how the can impact your birth in a positive way and how being a doula has been completely wonderful.
Now I have to tell you that I may add some of my crazy family stories in here, to truely know how my life is. Oh yeah...my "S" key is broken, so sorry in advance for all those S words that will be missing letters...I should really get that fixed, but who has time for that?
I want everyone to know how important doulas are and how the can impact your birth in a positive way and how being a doula has been completely wonderful.
Now I have to tell you that I may add some of my crazy family stories in here, to truely know how my life is. Oh yeah...my "S" key is broken, so sorry in advance for all those S words that will be missing letters...I should really get that fixed, but who has time for that?
Saturday, August 14, 2010
OK...I've finally started!!
Yes I know, I'm a little behind the times. I am finally getting to start my blog. With a little push from my doula friends. Now this is why- I have my 3 children, who never let me get on the computer, so here it is 12:33 at night, I drank lots of coffee and I am accomplishing something!!
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