My Awakening – Dear BHD…
The numerous challenges and changes that seemed overbearing weren’t without reason. When you log on to BHD you are witnessing my growth, which is essentially how BHD came to be. I figured if I kept writing I would get over my then heartbreak and post by post my laptop and wordpress would nurture me into...
Bibiddi Bobiddi Boo: BHD Mommy x Miracle Thieves
BIBIDDI BOBIDDI BOO is a unique 6-week program at Miracle Thieves Studio that fuses yoga postures, infant developmental movement and music making into a nurturing way to bond with your child. Parents and babies of this program will work with Infant Developmental, Movement and Music Educator (and our very own BHD Mommy) SammyJade with her...
It’s a sling thing, baby
Fact 1: It’s not easy getting around by foot with a newborn Right now my ride is a City mini jogger, but even with a one-hand fold up stroller it’s still complicated getting into stores, running errands and taking public transportation. Narrow aisles and doorways, unfound elevators, and full hands are situations I encounter all...
Tips for Breastfeeding
As I type with one hand, I hold my almost sleeping baby girl in the other. A calm precious little creature she is. Amazed to think she was in my belly just over a month ago. Oh how time flies and oh how much of it is no longer mine. I’d like you to meet...
Video: Love Liberates – Lessons From A Master
I watched this video and it brought tears to my eyes; it’s so amazingly inspiring, especially since I’m a new mommy. Watch it, love and be free. We love Maya Angelou, a remarkable woman we admire and hope to resemble.
BHD Mommy: Almost time
Nine months in and in my body lies 2 heartbeats, 2 sets of lungs, a placenta and a cord that connects my body to a mini belly button. The emotional and mental process has been like riding a wave without any paddling experience. When I was told that being pregnant was similar to being on...
BHD Mommy: preparation techniques for birth
Let go of my fears. Trust my body’s wisdom. Surrender to any pain. Breathe. I’m 35 weeks and counting down. The sun slowly peaks in my room and my mind begins to play out the positions I should do when it’s time for birthing. I tell myself, billions of women before me have done this, no...
BHD Mommy: A new me
March is upon us; a time when sweet monsters come together to recognize each other, share, laugh and whatever we feel the need to do. To celebrate womanhood I want to share my first experience with you of the new me, a first time pregnant mama. Last night as I slept in sweet slumber, dreaming...
