Life Update

Well I haven't been able to blog for a long time. I went through some interesting times toward the end of my pregnancy. I suffered with some depression and it made me not want to do much of anything. I got behind in school and just kind of sat around my house. I did manage to pull myself out of my hole and I had an absolutely wonderful birth. I had my home water birth and it was the most amazing thing I have experienced in my life. I will post my complete birth story later.

Since then I got completely caught up in my college classes and passed them both with A's.  I also loved my midwives so much that I have decided to become a doula. I am working on becoming both birth and postpartum doula certified and am in the process right now. I am also working to become a certified placenta encapsulater. I cannot wait to get started on this journey.

Also, during my pregnancy I got involved in learning more about making cloth diapers and other things of that nature. I had my business "Bethany's Boutique" open and sold a few things, but as I got toward the end of my pregnancy I closed the shop to any new custom handmade orders. I learned so much after closing to new orders that I have decided to go in a new direction. I am working on becoming completely compliant with CPSC and the FDA regarding everything that I intend to sell. I am extremely excited about my future.

Recently I obtained my LLC and both of my DBA's. I will know be conducting business sales of homemade sewn items and other natural products under the name "Stitched Treasures." I am super excited about getting a new Baltic amber supplier and also bringing Essential Oils into my shop. I will be providing my doula and placenta services under the name "A Breathtaking Beginning."

I am currently on break from my college classes and spending time getting a lot of paperwork in order and working on my doula and placenta studies and spending LOTS and LOTS of time with my boys. I love to stay busy and that is exactly what I am doing. I love that I get to be at home and spend my time holding my babies and reading. I hope my dreams continue to come true...