My Future & My Past Collide

01/27/2025

Caulophyllum , commonly referred to as blue cohosh, is thought to help stimulate uterine contractions and can be used to facilitate labor for mamas who have ineffective contractions.

Caulophyllum thalictroides, commonly referred to as blue cohosh, is often used in homeopathy as a remedy for various conditions, including during labor. It is thought to help stimulate uterine cont…

01/26/2025

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a natural antioxidant found in the body that supports energy production in cells and plays a role in overall health. While it is not a specific treatment for colds or flu, there are some potential benefits that may support the immu

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a natural antioxidant found in the body that supports energy production in cells and plays a role in overall health. While it is not a specific treatment for colds or flu, t…

01/07/2025

Lemon balm may provide calming effects, aid digestion, and offer antioxidants, which can benefit pregnant individuals. However, limited U.S. research on its safety during pregnancy exists, and potential hormonal effects and allergic reactions are concerns. Consulting a healthcare provider before use is crucial, along with moderation if approved....

Lemon balm may provide calming effects, aid digestion, and offer antioxidants, which can benefit pregnant individuals. However, limited U.S. research on its safety during pregnancy exists, and pote…

11/13/2023

Hey everyone! I just moved my Amazon Finds & Deals group to Amazon Deals & Finds page so that I would stay in the proper format required by Amazon. I share deals and finds that I would use for my own family. So some days I find lots of items and other days I don’t find much because there may not be much on sale that I would use or trust for my family.

I am an Amazon affiliate so I may make a small commission off of purchases made through that group. But I am also doing this to help supplement our family income as we are looking at needing to replace both vehicles and move into either a rental house or buy a house for our family.

Thanks for hanging out and joining the fun!

07/26/2022

Name change coming soon. Which logo do you like best?!? Vote below or in the stories!

07/12/2022

1 belly. 5 pregnancies, 4 births, 6 children total with one in Heaven. 1 birth center to hospital transfer (that was frankly unnecessary are why I’m passionate about becoming a doula), 1 csection, 1 gallbladder removal, 1 vbac in a birth center, and another vbac at home. And a set of twins in there. And all but the pregnancy loss happened in the space of 5 years. The pregnancy loss was two years prior. This belly has so much loose skin and so so so many stretch marks. It has carried human life. Human souls. Living beings. Destinies and futures. It’s carried sweet babies who grow up into men and women who are world changers. It has carried little boys and girls who are already intercessors and warriors. This belly may not look perfect according to vogue or Barbie doll standards. But it was perfectly created to do what it needed to do. And as it heals and organs slowly make their way back into place it’s still perfect. I don’t wear a size 2 or even 6. But it’s okay. My body is healing and that’s what matters. All that to say. Mama if you are struggling in your new body after carrying children…it’s okay! I don’t always love the way I look, but I’m learning to love the process. I’m relearning what healthy looks like. Healthy doesn’t always mean a size 2. Sometimes it means slowly adding in movements that heal issues your body is struggling with. Sometimes it means running far away from diet culture because diet culture wrecked your body. You are on your own journey. Own it. And find the ways to enjoy it. Because whether you’ve carried one child or 10+ children, your body is incredible and perfect! Photo cred: Doula:

07/06/2022

Don’t forget to rest even at 4 months postpartum. It’s easy to keep wanting to push yourself and assume your just tired because (insert list of reasons). But it also may be your body telling you it’s depleted and you need to rest. Also don’t mind the smudges on the wall…my recliner rubs on the wall there and I need to touch up the paint from that.

06/14/2022

Turn your volume up. Take this in for a moment. Daily encounters…your devotions…your time with God…whatever you want to call it. They don’t have to happen in complete silence. In fact I 99.9% of the time have managed chaos going on around me as I pursue the heart of my Father. And I think there is a beauty in it. How do you feel if your lover takes the time to connect with you, talk to you, fill your love language tank, and pursue you even when children are loud, when you have a busy schedule, no matter what else is going on? You feel really loved and treasured right? How do you think our Father feels when you choose to spend time with Him even if it isn’t “convenient” or quiet? It is truly you giving a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. It is truly you putting Him first. I’m with my children so I can make sure they do not get hurt while I spend time with the Lord. I’m still being a parent. That’s important too! I can’t just leave them alone and to their own devices while I get my time with the Lord in. But I can show them what it looks like to put importance on my relationship with God.

06/09/2022

Room cleaning time! Yes I have children who love peeling paint and writing on doors if they can sneak off with a pencil or pen. The door will get repainted soon. But. In case you were struggling with feeling like you can’t keep up and you must be the only one with children who don’t keep a clean room…right there with you friend! My children play hard and love life. This was after 2 days of playing and them picking up their own toys several times. And I still vacuumed up a dustpan of dirt and had a mess to pick up. It’s a season friend! The toys you are tripping on today will one day be just fond memories. I’d tell you to enjoy it while it lasts but I also know that’s easier said then done right now. Just know you are not alone. (Don’t worry…I’m sure all the bins have already been dumped back out again. 🤣)

05/27/2022

I’m officially 50% of the way through my doula classes! I’ll be taking clients this fall. 💕 So if your due any time after September 1st and in the DFW area feel free to reach out. 💕

05/19/2022

Life and learning does not have to stop when you have children. They are actually my drive to learn more and study harder. My husband has one of our 5 helping him at a job site (that’s child safe), I have 3 down for a nap, and the baby is napping in my lap while I do doula classes because she is in leap 4 and needs all the physical contact. One of my biggest lesson this last year has been to not let myself slack off or make excuses because I have children. So I’ve been finding ways to do what I love and thrive…while snuggling, teaching, and being a parent. It’s actually way more rewarding when I gave myself permission to still learn and grow while being a parent. 💕

05/08/2022

So I’m on a lengthy health journey. I’ve been researching and looking into more natural approaches since I was probably around 13…so next year will mean I’ve been researching for 20 years. But I’ve never had good answers on what exact things my body was missing or low on or even maybe too high in. And while our entire health starts in our gut there are other vitamins and minerals that do very much so matter on the grand scheme of things. Do I believe God can heal me in an instant when I ask? Yup! Do I also believe that sometimes His response is to ask me to steward what He gave me and use the knowledge He led me to find to steward my health? Yes!! So with all of that said. The last month has been focused on my dental health. I found an amazing holistic dentist and she told me that based on my saliva and teeth she could tell I was very deficient in certain things. She also wanted me to find a toothpaste that had either calcium in it or I could used coconut oil and baking soda to brush my teeth. It’s a bit daunting to try to find good remineralizing toothpaste, but today it looks like I found a winner! I got to shop in a Natural Grocers by myself so I wasn’t rushed and could read the boxes and containers and look at this one!! It has calcium, coconut oil, and baking soda. All the things my dentist mentioned I needed to rebuild the strength in my teeth in one toothpaste. Best part? It was totally affordable! If I remember correctly it was on sale today for under $15. So if you need a good toothpaste go try this one! For the record I am not affiliated with them. 😊