When tragedy strikes it is overwhelming.
I woke up to dozens of alerts from the news channels I follow with headlines like "50 killed in the Las Vegas massacre", "Several dead and hundreds wounded in Las Vegas hospitals...", and "the deadliest mass shooting in US history in Las Vegas..." and my heart dropped.
Hours later I received a text from my mom that one of the women that died in the ...
It’s Okay to Feel That Way When Your Military Friend Moves
Military Friends - No one can ever replace these special friendships!
They say to find our village. You roam around, looking at villages until you find that very one that you fit into. Conversations are filled with gleeful “Me toos!” You find that your kids just fit in with each other. That the friendship is easy. You can see them coming around the loop and you can wave and that’s fine. ...
Stroller Warriors — A Military Community with a Running Problem!
Stroller Warriors -- A Community with a Running Problem!
Stroller Warriors. Have you seen them running on base before? Read more to learn more about this amazing community of Mother Runners!
After four deliveries, my biggest concern was getting back to my prior self very quickly. I grew a tiny baby human in my body (FOUR times!) I gave myself to those pregnancies. When I was sick for 3 ...
Experiencing Loss in the Military Community
Last night while watching TV with my husband, I got a news alert on my phone that I read aloud. “MILITARY PLANE CRASH: At least 5 killed after Marine refueling plane goes down in Mississippi.” Marine refueling plane goes down. I will never become complacent or numb to these alerts.
Later, just before bed, I read that instead of the 5 first reported deceased, that it was actually 16 that had ...
Birth and Romance Go Together Like…
Peas and Carrots?
or Oil and Water?
Peanut Butter and Jelly?
or Paper Cuts and Lemon Juice?
We strongly believe birth and romance go together as naturally as any two pairings you can think of! Stars and Stripes doulas believe in the power of intimacy and relationship and work hard to foster that connection from the moment we meet during a consultation. We love getting to know partners and ...