Lessons from a home birth turned hospital birth
My experience at the hospital changed me. I was so judgmental of that way of birthing beforehand, so sure that my way was better. But my hospital birth has made me less judgmental. Not just about birth, but about everything.
Are first year birthday parties really necessary?
Kids don’t even notice their first birthdays, right? So why not spend your kids first bday sipping champagne with your friends?
Reflections on a year of parenthood
I used to read about mothers describing how vulnerable they felt after having their children, and think “Oh, isn’t that lovely. You’re so wide open now and loving at such a different level — how powerful.” Um, no.
I spent my birthday shooting a Birth Day
My friends Raphael and Shushannah asked me to shoot the hospital birth of their daughter, which was also my birthday, and it was a very stellar day indeed.
Coming to terms with the limits of lesbian conception
As a lesbian, I know that there are many wonderful ways to start a family with my partner. But I’m also having to come to terms emotionally with the fact that I will never be able to physically conceive a baby with my future wife.
Babycrack: when wanting a baby gets weird
What is babycrack? It’s that irrational little voice in your head telling you yesssss, you want a babeeeee. Even if you can barely pay your rennnnnt…
Pushba’s maternity photos
I know I should try to curb my Pushba obsession, and I swear I would … if I found photos of moms like this ANYWHERE else online.
A few ways you can keep your kid’s art forever
What to do when you’ve run out of fridge space? Instead of storing it in a box for the next thirty-odd years, make an art clothesline or tattoo it on your chest.