by EnlightenedMama | Aug 7, 2013 | Birth
From our July Newsletter…. Five years ago on this day, I was smack in the middle of a crazy “Time of Zwischen”–a phrase using the German word for “between,” coined by a fabulous midwife, describing the wild end-of-pregnancy ride...
by EnlightenedMama | Jul 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
I’m officially announcing my position as the Pregnancy Expert at Answers.com! Here’s my first post on packing your hospital bag. Enjoy! http://pregnancy.answers.com/labor/essentials-for-packing-your-hospital-labor-bag
by EnlightenedMama | May 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
Happy Mama’s Day from Enlightened Mama! These daffodils are like children, just waiting for the right time, the perfect conditions, and some love to come alive and bloom–by the hands of an amazing individual called….mom. Thank you to my own mother...
by EnlightenedMama | May 6, 2013 | Parenting
From our May update…. HAPPINESS Are you happy? Why or why not? What would make you happier? The pursuit of happiness is a lifelong aspiration for many, one that often is paired with the reaching of another goal–money, a career, a car, a partner,...
by EnlightenedMama | Mar 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
This past weekend at our Groove and Grow class, we had a wonderful discussion on activities to do with our little ones. It seems that winter is slowly making its exit, but until then, we need to stay active and continue to stimulate our babies (or children) brains....
by EnlightenedMama | Mar 25, 2013 | Birth
Tonight Enlightened Mama is hosting the very first Home Birth 101. Families consider home birth for a variety reasons, such as desiring a close relationship with their midwife and a decreased likelihood of needing medical interventions. Home Birth 101 is designed for...
by EnlightenedMama | Mar 15, 2013 | Birth Stories
“Meet” Carsten LaMonte Weeks, born 3:04 AM Feb. 26; 7 lb., 10 oz., 21 inches. He had been a planned water birth at Amplatz Children’s Hospital, but it didn’t quite go as planned… …after 27 hours of natural labor, I was still only at...
by EnlightenedMama | Mar 7, 2013 | Newsletter Notes
Balance. It’s a very common theme that comes up in nearly every class and group that we offer at Enlightened Mama. We discuss the balance between work vs. family vs. friends vs. hobbies, etc. We chat about the balance between buying stuff like organic...
by EnlightenedMama | Mar 1, 2013 | Parenting
Theresa shares some toy organization wisdom… This past week, I have been trying to de-clutter my life. I am trying to tackle all of the piles, projects and lists. I have projects that I have started and need to finish…..piles of papers, piles of laundry, and...
by EnlightenedMama | Feb 21, 2013 | Birth Stories
My second child’s birth story actually began over two years ago with the anticipation of our firstborn, Koen. A natural childbirth was in my heart and always had been, but there was fear of the unknown. I turned to prenatal yoga and my aunt (our doula) for strength...
