From old to new business, YRSTRY continues
A fitting way to start my new business venture: the first postpartum client who purchased a birth story book was also the first client to sign a contract under YRSTRY.
How I thought this chapter would end – time for the next chapter
I’ve done a lot of self-reflection since the start of 2020, and part of this has included who I am as a woman and what I want in my life. That is probably multiple blog posts but for the purposes of this blog post, the short story is this: my time as a postpartum doula has come to an end.
When the time comes to say good-bye
As I sit down to write what could be called a eulogy, the sun is pouring in through the window. I like to think this is Konan telling me, It's ok, Mom. I'm ok. Before my husband took him to the vet tonight, he took this photo of us. I think you can see in his eyes he...
In the words of my toddler
A few weeks ago, when I was struggling and getting frustrated, I received this letter in the mail. I thought it was worth sharing. If Cub could write his own letter.... Being a toddler is new to me... Should I nap? Or try to be a big boy and go without a snooze?...
Soft hands: a grandmother’s touch
Yesterday my son and I came home after a three-day visit at my parents' house. It's always bittersweet when we leave. I'm happy to return to my husband, animals, and our home and routine. But we always have so much fun. It's clear my son loves his grandparents,...