My second birth, to my sweet baby Riley, took place on October 10th, 2015. At the time, I was running a very stressful and busy business while pregnant. I found my midwife, Robyn from Push Midwifery, through a friend’s birth where I served as the doula. Contractions began around midnight, and I called Robyn and my mom to join me. Once they arrived, we set a calming atmosphere with my favorite candles and even played the show Call the Midwife while preparing the birthing pool.
As my contractions intensified, I leaned into deep breathing while sitting in a low squat. My mom held me, applying pressure and rubbing a soothing blend of frankincense, patchouli, and sandalwood oil on my wrists. Max supported me by massaging my lower back. Together, we worked as a team, tackling each contraction one at a time. After hours of labor, it was time to push, and I moved into the birthing tub, summoning all my strength to bring Riley into the world.
When Riley was born, I pulled him to my chest, and Max and I were overwhelmed with joy, staring at this precious soul. I felt a mix of exhaustion and bliss. Afterward, I took a shower upstairs, settled on the couch to breastfeed Riley, and soaked in the peaceful moment. Max made breakfast but quickly crashed on the couch for a nap. When Summer woke up and came downstairs, she was thrilled to meet her brand-new baby brother. It was a day of love and wonder.
Cornflake and Marshmallow Lactation Cookies
If you have ever had the Momofoku Milkbar Cornflake cookies then you know how incredible they are! Well I've made them lactation friendly! A couple baking tips for these. Use room temperature eggs and butter. Cream the butter and sugar for 3 minutes, all that air...
