I've recently become a mother of three.

It's been amazing! My kids are wonderful, peaceful and so sweet. They LOVE their little brother and help me take care of him. They love to give him kisses and hugs and they never try to poke him in the eye. My son recently started preschool and getting him out the door is always a dream. He listens when I ask him to get his shoes on, and even helps his sister get herself ready. Preschool drop off is always exciting as he prepares for a new day or learning.

Ok, I have to stop, i'm laughing too hard! That paragraph was a big old lie! My house is a literal crap show! Like literally bodily fluids everywhere because we are also trying to potty train my rambunctious almost 3 year old.

Fellow parents, this life is out of control craziness every single day. Screaming, yelling, too loud giggling, my brain constantly feels like it's on fire from all the loud noises. One thing you may not know about me is that I am a control freak. I feel the most at peace when I am fully in control of my surroundings. The one thing I've learned with three small children is that I HAVE to let go.

For my own sanity, I HAVE to let go of something. A perfect house, perfect meals, perfect hair, perfect body, perfect children, quiet children, well read children, smart children, clean bathroom. I simply can't do it all! I'm working every day to know when and what to let go of.

It's hard. Some of my previous priorities simply cant be priorities anymore because the baby needs to be nursed or someone needs my attention. And thats ok!

Each day I'm learning how to let go of something. How to let go of perfection and settle into love and acceptance of this new life.

My kids will never be perfect and my hair probably wont be either but thats OK, because I'm learning how to know when to let go and that is a lesson more precious to me than perfection.

Photo by: T.Knight Photography

Mar 12, 2024

Breastfeeding During Illness

Every new mom can tell you that getting sick and having to take care of a baby are two things that should never go together! There is nothing worse than trying to care for yourself and your baby at the same time. This predicament can be made even worse when you are breastfeeding. There can be fear of passing the illness on to the baby and making sure you are taking care of yourself is crucial. Here are some steps and ideas to utilize when sick and breastfeeding.

Benefits and Risks of Different Birth Settings

If you are newly pregnant, you may be wondering where the best place for you to give birth in Kansas City would be. We are so lucky to have such phenomenal care providers in every sector in Kansas City so we have put together a quick benefits and risks check list for you to help you decide what would be the best location for you. Take a look and fill out our contact sheet so we can help walk with you as you make this important decision!

Dec 16, 2021

Goldie's Birth

One of my dreams has always been to have a peaceful, beautiful home birth where I can give birth in the water and immediately snuggle up with baby in my bed! That was the plan for three years as we tried and tried to get pregnant with Goldie. Finally in January of 2021 we found out that we were pregnant again and I immediately texted my midwife with the news. The 10 months of pregnancy flew by and soon it was my due date, september 25th! We had everything set up and I was getting so excited as I would be the first of my sisters to give birth to one of the fab four. Nothing happened for five full days after my due date. Finally on the morning of the 29th I started contracting at 7:30 AM. I was so excited because with Fred, I started contractions at 7 and had a baby by 2:30! I just knew that that would be the case here to

Jul 30, 2021

Hiring A Doula During Covid

So you are pregnant and want to hire a doula, congratulations!

We are also currently living during a worldwide pandemic that doesn’t seem to be interested in slowing down or cooling off.

We are as frustrated as you are!

Mar 23, 2021

So You Are Having Twins?

Conceiving and growing two (or more!) babies at once rather than one is a pretty big deal. There are two tiny humans inside of you, which means your body is responsible for the development and health of double what a singleton Mom is responsible for. Is this a reason to panic?

Feb 1, 2021

What Is In A Doula Certification?

I have a few people each month contact me in search of the best doula certification to embark on their journey in becoming a doula. We also have clients ask us every now and then “what is your certification and why was it the one you chose?” I want to spell out doula certifications for you in this blog to help everyone better understand what it is, what it looks like and how we get to where we are.

Jan 6, 2021

ABC's of Pregnancy: K is for Kegels

In the most basic sense, kegel exercises are a workout for your pelvic floor. They help prevent incontinense issues and other pelvic floor problems. Childbirth is one of the main ways that weaken our pelvic floor so keeping it strong is so important.

Dec 18, 2020

What Is In Person Sleep Coaching?

One of our favorite services at My KC Doula is the in person sleep coaching. There is nothing quite like the gift of sleep for new parents and babies alike.