This is the birth story of Ayla Faith, as told by her strong, courageous mother. This story may be difficult for some to read, but it's very important for Ayla's mama to share it. Monday, I never thought I would still be pregnant. How much red raspberry leaf tea and walking can a uterus take before it does it's thing? By my estimated due date, I was 9 days past due. By the ultrasound date, which my midwives were using, I was about 5 days over. My first was born the day before

As 2017 becomes a memory and the planning for 2018 begins, I have been using the Year Compass planning to close out my 2017 and open my mind for all the goals and dreams that 2018 is sure to hold. Part of the process in planning in Year Compass is to choose a word to symbolize and define the year ahead. Choosing this word is important when you need extra energy or a recharge and as a reminder to never give up on your dreams. The word that I have chosen is True. I went through

Meet #JulesDiamond!!! She is the newest member of the SSP family. She is a birth and breastfeeding doll from Mamamor Dolls. I fell in love with her and decided it would be a great opportunity to use her as a personal photography project and also to interact with her as we travel with her on the journey from trying to conceive and throughout her pregnancy. I don't have a script written for her journey. Much like birth, we will work through what happens as time goes along. My