I'm still here. I'm still taking clients but I'm not blogging. I have found that things start to pile up in my life and I have to have a clear slate.
To be honest, I'm working on me this year! I need to heal up my arm before I can do anything and I need to focus on me getting healthy and being able to care for myself and eventually, you as a client.
This doesn't mean I won't take on clients but I'm not actively searching currently. If you are in need of a doula PLEASE let me know. I'll be glad to interview for you or pass you on to someone who can help you out.
Best of luck, love and happiness! I hope to be back soon.
Miranda
Hearts to Hands Doula Services
Monday, September 19, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Chickenpox Vaccine: News!
I found this one on the internet this morning. What are your thoughts?
Chickenpox Vaccine: Canadian Kids should get 2 vaccines
Chickenpox Vaccine: Canadian Kids should get 2 vaccines
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Sun/Skin Care
You may not think about it but sun care is REALLY important! I'm such a fanatic about it. In fact, my kids are starting to get the hang of it now. We now have a process at our house. The kids get ready for school 5 minutes earlier. We get our teeth brushed, wash faces and hands, go potty (not in that order) and then the kids stand on the blocks. I put sun screen on their arms and the kids are big enough to rub it in themselves. And while they do that I handle the back of the neck, ears, face and anything else. We also make sure everyone has hats on (we even have spares in the house for guests). It's so important to us.
And it should be to you.
For children of different ages require different skin care. Generally here's how it works:
Newborn to 6 months - No sunscreen should be used. Make sure your babies are in protective clothing (ie long sleeve shirts if possible, pants, ect). Long clothing if possible. Also hats! Anything that has a bit of a brim is good to use. Consider keeping baby in the car seat and cover with a blanket if possible.
6 months and up - Now kids are able to use sunscreen safely. Slather that stuff on! If you think it's hard to figure out where it has been put on then use the kinds that "change colour". It goes on blue and changes to nothing once it has a few minutes to get on! Spray on sunscreen is nice. It's fast for those kids who are super quick. It helps alot. But I personally feel that buying sunscreen that is spray on is hit or miss. Sometimes its great, and sometimes it doesn't work. If you get it get the costly stuff. Also don't forget HATS!
If you are able to check out sunscreen try different kinds if needed. I had to get 3 different kinds to find ones that wouldn't make my oldest son's skin react. And it's not cheap either, which sucks. Remember to check the expiration date. Yes there is some on sunscreen (and bug spray, ect). Make sure you are using "current" sunscreen.
For my family we use the name brand from Shoppers Drug Mart and Coppertone for Kids.
Again.. hats, hats and more hats! I LOVE hats. The kids are always wearing them. We have ones with straps, ones without straps and I'm working on getting me a baseball cap! We love these hats:
Tilley Hats
We each have our own. I have a hemp hat; my husband has a Cotton hat; Kyler has a super old one (used to belong to a friend of the family, then my brother, and now Kyler); and Quinton has the kids version of the hats.
Dress Carefully! You and your kids.
Best of luck this summer and Enjoy!
And it should be to you.
For children of different ages require different skin care. Generally here's how it works:
Newborn to 6 months - No sunscreen should be used. Make sure your babies are in protective clothing (ie long sleeve shirts if possible, pants, ect). Long clothing if possible. Also hats! Anything that has a bit of a brim is good to use. Consider keeping baby in the car seat and cover with a blanket if possible.
6 months and up - Now kids are able to use sunscreen safely. Slather that stuff on! If you think it's hard to figure out where it has been put on then use the kinds that "change colour". It goes on blue and changes to nothing once it has a few minutes to get on! Spray on sunscreen is nice. It's fast for those kids who are super quick. It helps alot. But I personally feel that buying sunscreen that is spray on is hit or miss. Sometimes its great, and sometimes it doesn't work. If you get it get the costly stuff. Also don't forget HATS!
If you are able to check out sunscreen try different kinds if needed. I had to get 3 different kinds to find ones that wouldn't make my oldest son's skin react. And it's not cheap either, which sucks. Remember to check the expiration date. Yes there is some on sunscreen (and bug spray, ect). Make sure you are using "current" sunscreen.
For my family we use the name brand from Shoppers Drug Mart and Coppertone for Kids.
Again.. hats, hats and more hats! I LOVE hats. The kids are always wearing them. We have ones with straps, ones without straps and I'm working on getting me a baseball cap! We love these hats:
Tilley Hats
We each have our own. I have a hemp hat; my husband has a Cotton hat; Kyler has a super old one (used to belong to a friend of the family, then my brother, and now Kyler); and Quinton has the kids version of the hats.
Dress Carefully! You and your kids.
Best of luck this summer and Enjoy!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Happy Mother's Day!
Today I want to say a special "Happy Mother's Day" to those of you who are moms right now. It's such a thankless job sometimes. I'm so grateful that you wonderful, incredible, and caring moms are out there raising your babies.
Happy Mother's Day to those of you who are "Mom's-to-be". Your job is so hard right now. As I once heard on an episode of Bones "You are creating new life, right now! I'm eating a muffin and you are creating a pancreas". I am in awe of what God can do inside the human body, and even more so of what Mothers-to-be can handle. Keep up the fabulous work!
For those of you "Moms" out there. You know who you are. Those who aren't pregnant. Those of you who have been trying longer than you ever thought it would take. Those of you who just want to give up sometimes. Seeing all those pregnant woman around you and just longing to do *anything* to be in their shoes. To those of you I wish the biggest "Happy Mother's Day" to you. You are the ones who are the most incredible "Aunties" out there. The most supportive friends and the ones who have it the hardest. As someone who has been there, and, even though I have babies now, are in that situation again, remember what an incredible heart you have. A heart that loves others, rejoices in their joys and is sadden with their hard times. Your heart is treasured the most among women. To those of you in this situation, Happy Mother's Day.
Happy Mother's Day to those of you who are "Mom's-to-be". Your job is so hard right now. As I once heard on an episode of Bones "You are creating new life, right now! I'm eating a muffin and you are creating a pancreas". I am in awe of what God can do inside the human body, and even more so of what Mothers-to-be can handle. Keep up the fabulous work!
For those of you "Moms" out there. You know who you are. Those who aren't pregnant. Those of you who have been trying longer than you ever thought it would take. Those of you who just want to give up sometimes. Seeing all those pregnant woman around you and just longing to do *anything* to be in their shoes. To those of you I wish the biggest "Happy Mother's Day" to you. You are the ones who are the most incredible "Aunties" out there. The most supportive friends and the ones who have it the hardest. As someone who has been there, and, even though I have babies now, are in that situation again, remember what an incredible heart you have. A heart that loves others, rejoices in their joys and is sadden with their hard times. Your heart is treasured the most among women. To those of you in this situation, Happy Mother's Day.
Friday, April 8, 2011
"New Mom Budgeting"
How great it is when you can budget? I mean personally, we do a David Ramsey Budget. It's great but takes alot of work sometimes. How do you budget?
This isn't "all" about budgeting. I actually read in interesting article on "New Mom Budgeting"
It is a great read and I think you should check it out:
New Mom Budgeting It is by one of my new favourite websites called Tight Bod with a Pod.
Enjoy.
This isn't "all" about budgeting. I actually read in interesting article on "New Mom Budgeting"
It is a great read and I think you should check it out:
New Mom Budgeting It is by one of my new favourite websites called Tight Bod with a Pod.
Enjoy.
Monday, March 21, 2011
For when baby is a bit older...
I know most people checking out this blog have younger babies but for those who have a bit older ones I wanted to share this with you:
It's now recommended that Toddlers stay in Rear-facing seat until 2.
I'm not sure how your family did it but I believe we did until 2, or around there. It was a bit easier to have them in that position longer, esp in the infant seats, if they fit!
Have fun checking it out! hopefully I will be back soon with a report on a new baby!
It's now recommended that Toddlers stay in Rear-facing seat until 2.
I'm not sure how your family did it but I believe we did until 2, or around there. It was a bit easier to have them in that position longer, esp in the infant seats, if they fit!
Have fun checking it out! hopefully I will be back soon with a report on a new baby!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Breastfeeding: Join the Boob-olution!
I love this one! It's so true, breastfeeding is hard but you can do it!! Don't be afraid to ask for help
Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
What does a "Mom" do?
I posted this on my personal blog today, and I wanted to share:
Today I had a client visit. I love client visits. The have to be one of my favourite things in the world. Seeing new parents so excited to meet their little ones and to be so happy that the time is coming closer and closer. It truly is a wonderful event for them in their lives.
Today I was telling my clients that they should call or text with any questions they have. The mom asked me if I did anything else that she might be bothering me from if she called or text-ed. My response - Nope! I'm just a mom!
Just a mom... wow... I got thinking, what is just a "mom" what does a mom do?
Well for me it includes anything from:
alarm clock
giving kisses
morning hugs
snuggles
breakfast maker (not normally in our house but sometimes!)
school prepper
homework helper
nose blower
toothbrush singer (seriously, I sing the ABC's every morning so they brush their teeth)
face checker
escort to school
encourager as he goes to school "have a great day hun, today will be better than yesterday"
planner
snack maker
wiping tears
giving hugs and snuggles and more kisses (BTW mom kisses don't wipe off... EVER!)
laundry
dishes
making the beds
cleaning the bathroom
walking to and from school to bring kids home
making lunch
driver to activities
briber (Q if you put your head under the water, you can have a treat!)
nap time enforcer
dinner maker
bath time prep-er
reader of bed time stories
more kisses, more hugs and more snuggles.
Those are my favourite moments.
Sometimes, as of late, a job as a "mom" includes more than this. Lately it has been more of a :
nurse,
cleaner,
temp checker,
timer for food (every hour you can have more to eat)
"sick pop" pour-er
snuggler
nose kisses to not get anyone sick
hand washer
vomit cleaner
As much as these jobs suck. There is no other job in the world I would want.
To summarize, just a "mom" is more than people think. It's a full time, underpaid job. BUT the rewards are over the moon. On my Facebook page I have this in my "about you" section:
I'm a Wife and Mother. These include such things as: sculpting and shaping the generation to come; primarily responsible for daily operations, including accounts payable, inventory, receiving, and personnel management. Activities include but are not limited to nurturing, lactating, cleaning, diaper changing, potty training, schedule coordinating, cooking and laundering. Other duties include general maintenance, procurement, waste management, resource allocation, food preparation & nutrition evaluation, and health & wellness screening. Continuing education required, vacations optional and unlikely. Skills gained in multi-tasking, working one handed, foreseeing meltdowns. Exceptional work in the areas of creating, birthing, and feeding a human. Future plans include teaching, guiding, loving. Rewards are phenomenal.
Today I had a client visit. I love client visits. The have to be one of my favourite things in the world. Seeing new parents so excited to meet their little ones and to be so happy that the time is coming closer and closer. It truly is a wonderful event for them in their lives.
Today I was telling my clients that they should call or text with any questions they have. The mom asked me if I did anything else that she might be bothering me from if she called or text-ed. My response - Nope! I'm just a mom!
Just a mom... wow... I got thinking, what is just a "mom" what does a mom do?
Well for me it includes anything from:
alarm clock
giving kisses
morning hugs
snuggles
breakfast maker (not normally in our house but sometimes!)
school prepper
homework helper
nose blower
toothbrush singer (seriously, I sing the ABC's every morning so they brush their teeth)
face checker
escort to school
encourager as he goes to school "have a great day hun, today will be better than yesterday"
planner
snack maker
wiping tears
giving hugs and snuggles and more kisses (BTW mom kisses don't wipe off... EVER!)
laundry
dishes
making the beds
cleaning the bathroom
walking to and from school to bring kids home
making lunch
driver to activities
briber (Q if you put your head under the water, you can have a treat!)
nap time enforcer
dinner maker
bath time prep-er
reader of bed time stories
more kisses, more hugs and more snuggles.
Those are my favourite moments.
Sometimes, as of late, a job as a "mom" includes more than this. Lately it has been more of a :
nurse,
cleaner,
temp checker,
timer for food (every hour you can have more to eat)
"sick pop" pour-er
snuggler
nose kisses to not get anyone sick
hand washer
vomit cleaner
As much as these jobs suck. There is no other job in the world I would want.
To summarize, just a "mom" is more than people think. It's a full time, underpaid job. BUT the rewards are over the moon. On my Facebook page I have this in my "about you" section:
I'm a Wife and Mother. These include such things as: sculpting and shaping the generation to come; primarily responsible for daily operations, including accounts payable, inventory, receiving, and personnel management. Activities include but are not limited to nurturing, lactating, cleaning, diaper changing, potty training, schedule coordinating, cooking and laundering. Other duties include general maintenance, procurement, waste management, resource allocation, food preparation & nutrition evaluation, and health & wellness screening. Continuing education required, vacations optional and unlikely. Skills gained in multi-tasking, working one handed, foreseeing meltdowns. Exceptional work in the areas of creating, birthing, and feeding a human. Future plans include teaching, guiding, loving. Rewards are phenomenal.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Reflections of Motherhood
I am sure many of us have wished we could go back and do something over, tell a 'younger' version of us something important or just give ourselves a bit more support. This video is great
Reflections of Motherhood - These moms were asked, if they could go back to right before they had their first child, what would they tell themselves?
Check it out:
What would you tell yourself? Or what advice would you pass on?
Reflections of Motherhood - These moms were asked, if they could go back to right before they had their first child, what would they tell themselves?
Check it out:
What would you tell yourself? Or what advice would you pass on?
Monday, January 31, 2011
A Letter to my Nine Months Pregnant Self
When I read this I just thought... WOW why didn't I do this?
Maybe you might want to try writing yourself a letter too!
A Letter to my Nine Months Pregnant Self
Maybe you might want to try writing yourself a letter too!
A Letter to my Nine Months Pregnant Self
Monday, January 24, 2011
Service Canada
Here is a GREAT link to check out.
Service Canada ~ Life Events ~ Baby
It has great information on places to check out, things you need to consider, and best of all, all in one place, information for getting some extra money from the government when the baby comes.
Hope it helps you wonderful readers out!
Service Canada ~ Life Events ~ Baby
It has great information on places to check out, things you need to consider, and best of all, all in one place, information for getting some extra money from the government when the baby comes.
Hope it helps you wonderful readers out!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
What your Baby born this year won't have
In the day and age that you can have everything. At any time, Anywhere.
It's changing. At least for our babies.
Check out this article of "Things babies born in 2011 will never know.
Examples include home phones, fax machines, and Video tape.
It's changing. At least for our babies.
Check out this article of "Things babies born in 2011 will never know.
Examples include home phones, fax machines, and Video tape.
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