Tide
For a month now, I’ve been watching the tide. At first, I just thought the water was low and the stinking mud flats were a constant state. That was before we moved to our new high rise home at the … Continued
Deep forest
Today we returned to the place where Curtis took pictures of me at about 38 weeks pregnant. Here I am carrying her still, but on the outside. I loved getting back to this natural place that was so inspiring to … Continued
Value of art
Most people feel some level of stress about Christmas gifts. This year during the month of November, I have been making Christmas presents for most of my immediate family members. Since I don’t have to work, being on a one … Continued
Lillia Selah
Lillia was born on Friday, September 7, 2007 at 3:03 pm at BC Women’s Hospital in Vancouver. She weighed 8lb 12oz, and measured 21.25″. So far, Lillia is very content, adorable, and is eating well. We finalized her full name … Continued
reflection on birth
I drove to a quiet park and sat in the woods alone for hours, working on a project for the baby. It is a sort of board book but can also be a wall hanging. I got the idea out … Continued
natural birth and nature
As birth becomes closer, I have been transforming my ideas about birth. When I first found out I was pregnant in early January, I knew so little about birth that I thought “Why wouldn’t I want to be medicated?” But … Continued
