Some practical background info…
- Name: Shanta
- Born: July 13, 1976
- Married: December 11, 1999
- 5 children
- Stay at home mom who doulas
- Hobbies: cross stitch, photography, blogging, reading
The 5 reasons I do almost everything…
Darlene “Emma” Rose
Emma was born May 30th, 2000. She was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). We decided to go ahead with the surgery option that was offered but unfortunately it was not successful and on June 14th, 2000 Emma passed away. Emma’s life, even though short, is a constant blessing in our lives as are the lives of our other children. We are still learning from her as we do our other children.
Marc “Cameron” Richard
Cameron was born July 22, 2001. He was born in our home with the help of his midwife, Sharyne. Cameron was a bright light after a sad year. He has always been a very reasonable, helpful little boy. As he gets older his first born traits are becoming more apparent to us everyday. Some days he believes he is the third parent in our home – but then we remind him that parents don’t get to play Nintendo DS all day…
Zoe Christina
Zoe was born August 23rd, 2003. Zoe was born with a sweetness that can’t be explained. I had not even seen Zoe’s face when I was overwhelmed with love for her. She is a fun spirited girl who is easily distracted (that’s my nice way of saying that she can be somewhat of an air head). There is no doubt she is a girl, as emotions can run high very easily…but with Zoe it’s never for long.
Nyah Lili
Nyah was born January 15, 2006. Nyah came to us as a surprise. During her pregnancy I had a difficult time ajusting to the idea of having another baby and cried A LOT. The day she was born, Craig and I were laying in bed with her just looking at her and I said to him “it feels like she has always been here with us”. It was a comforting feeling after feeling so much anxiety about her arrival into our family. Nyah is a strong willed little girl who is very reasonable when she feels she is making all her own decisions. She loves dresses and is wearing one constantly while at home.
Ella Brooke
Ella was born October 15th, 2008. Ella is our last baby. Ella is what I call pure happiness. We expect that she will also be somewhat of a strong willed child (yes there are already signs) but there is a happiness about her that just overcomes everyone that meets her. I feel like our family is complete when I look at Ella and what a great way to finish it off!
A bit more about me…
I am a mom of four who has been on a journey of natural living for the last 8 years. Eating healthy, using personal care and cleaning products that contain only natural ingredients, using natural medicines like essential oils. I believe in the power of natural birth so I am currently reading and getting ready to start my doula certification with Birthing From Within.
I am also a mom who enjoys tv, shopping and eating ice cream…this is my prada mom side…the side that lives in the real world.
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