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Gosh, I want this for all women! 7 things I've cherished most about pregnancy and postpartum care with a traditional Japanese Midwife!

Baby #3 is on their way! And of course, I planned this gender reveal for weeks. But let's just say, it didn't quite go as planned. LOL!...

If your man is most full in nature, when he's pushing himself to extreme limits, mastering survival techniques, this gift guide is for you!

Since Nile was born in Japan, we kicked off his birthday weekend with a few Japanese traditions: Issho Mochi and Erabitori!

Hubby and I sat down to recap and record Nile's home birth story. Still can't believe we had a baby, in a birth pool, in our dining room!

If the little babes get sick, it's time for skin to skin, steam showers, elderberry, eucalyptus, and breastmilk!

Navigating the desire to fuel those connections while also trying to make sure we all dodged the Rona...was A LOT.

No doubt about it, God brought us together so we could grow into the individuals he needs us to be, to do the work He’s called us to do...

Three cheers for this carrot, zucchini soup recipe that left the whole fam satisfied! #hubbyapproved #toddlerapproved

Earlier this week, Julian and I hopped on "The Lance E. Lee Podcast" and said way too much. haha!

...As we ease out of the fourth trimester, I can feel Nile leaving my body. I'm coming back to myself and he is becoming whole...

...Something intensely gratifying about consuming the placenta that nourished and sustained our little water baby as he grew in my womb.

I had the privilege of sharing Savannah and Nile's birth stories on the Happy Homebirth Podcast! www.myhappyhomebirth.com/episode124

37 weeks + 6 days full of life. We had an in-home prenatal visit today! It was dreamy.

When we got home from school, Savvy gushed, "I just had so much fun today," as she fell asleep, and my mama-heart melted!

I swear I'm falling more and more in love with Japan. The rainy season, and hot as hell summer were rough! But so far, our first Autumn...

Intentionally choosing peace during pregnancy and the powerful ways my husband and I saw that decision impact our baby, birth, marriage...

What a time! March - May 2020 in Photos: Social Distancing in Tokyo.

The rest of Tokyo was stocking up on toilet paper, and I was just like, "Okay, but do we have enough streamers!?"

Our First Look! I’ve never shared most of these photos before, but my heart feels ready!