Full Phase Doula Services

03/09/2023

Self care is SO important.

02/16/2023

I have some Birth Openings! Now servicing within 2 hours of Cadillac!

02/16/2023

I have some Postpartum Openings! Now servicing with 2 hours of Cadillac!

11/30/2022

I have some postpartum openings! Servicing within 1 1/2 hrs from Cadillac. Let me help you as you adjust to this new phase of life.

11/30/2022

I have some birth openings! Servicing within 1 1/2 hrs from Cadillac. Let me help you achieve your ideal birth experience!!

08/25/2022

“Can I come to see your baby?”
Words that caused my heart to sink
For, of course I want to see you,
But I’m weary and I stink.

It’s been days since I got dressed
and there’s chaos everywhere.
Dirty dishes overflowing,
and there’s breast milk in my hair.

I’m really in survival mode.
I can’t tell the nights from days.
My life has been uprooted
in oh so many ways.

My head feels like exploding
and I’m trying to just BE.
Yes, I’ve gained this new addition,
but I’ve lost a piece of ME.

A new love has engulfed me
and transformed my every being:
A love that, all at once,
is so constricting, and so freeing.

So, please, dear ones, I ask of you
to just give me some time
to navigate this new terrain
that’s really so sublime.

And, soon, I’ll have you visit:
I can’t wait for you to meet.
But, right now all I can manage
is to feed, sleep, and repeat.

Maria Tempany (Therhymingone)
Image by - https://www.instagram.com/arynlindsey

Therhymingone

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05/06/2022

Yes!! This!!

04/17/2021

Exciting news! I'm now fully vaccinated!!

04/07/2021

I have openings!!
In case you haven't heard or seen, I'm now located out of Cadillac, servicing within one hour of there.

11/25/2020

Yessssss

Exactly!! Well said!

08/05/2020

I see you. I'm with you. 💕👊💕

07/28/2020

Beautiful 💕💕💕

THAT FIRST YEAR

The year that two became three
No. More. Hot. Tea.

The year of not leaving your side
For more than an hour
And feeling revived
From a two minute shower

The year of white noise
Cuddles and baby slings
As you slowly adjust
To the outside things

The year of sleep regressions
Monkey impressions
Panicked Google searches
Too many to mention

The year I realised that women
Really do hold all the powers
Rocking and pacing
For hours and hours

Being more selective of
The company I keep
And dreading that question
So how does he sleep?

The year of building
All the rods for my own back
Binning the baby books
And not looking back

Endless walks with the pram
To help you to nap
Pounding the pavements
Looking like crap

One whole year to realise
That there's no wrong or right
There's what works
What you need
In the middle of the night

The year of doubts and fears
And bending the ears
Of family and friends
He'll sleep eventually
But when?

But you're more than
Your sleep struggles
So much more

You're that look of wonder
At a knock on the door
Your giggles
Your protests
And that tiny roar

Beaming with pride
As you take in your stride
Learning to roll, crawl and stand
And wave your wee hand

A sudden respect for those
Who've done all this before
But with two, with three, with four
Or more

The year of grand plans and dreams
Of these homemade cuisines
But some days just called
For eggs, chips and beans

And yet somehow you thrived
And we just about survived
The hourly wake-ups
And some almost-breakups

You really did shake-up
These two kids

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Words: Karen McMillan (Mother Truths)
Image: Pascal Campion Art

MOTHER TRUTHS The Poetry Book is available to buy as ebook or paperback: https://linktr.ee/mother_truths

06/09/2020

I have some birth openings! I'd love to be your doula, helping you achieve your ideal birth experience!

03/16/2020

Dear Governor Whitmer and CDC: Doulas are Essential Personnel, do not deny their access!. 420 signatures are still needed!

03/11/2020

So excited to announce the launch of the website!!

Doula Services, including Placenta Encapsulation, for areas within 1 hour of Cedar Springs, MI

03/09/2020

💕❤️

01/24/2020

This is so amazing to watch! Beautiful! 💕

01/20/2020