Tag Archives: motherhood

Jessa Duggar Seewald Had Baby #6, But What is The Gender?

Posted on August 5, 2025 by treeoflifemama

I just love birth stories! The emotion involved, the intensity, the relief and joy after the baby is born, it is all so real, raw and amazing! I have seven birth stories of my own and I love to hear … Continue reading →

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Naturally Crunchy Mom Tip for Speeding Up Labor of Childbirth (Plus Photos of a Winnie the Pooh Baby Shower)

Posted on July 16, 2025 by treeoflifemama

I can’t let this day pass without mentioning that on this day 24 years ago my third son was born, at home. He was born around 8:30 AM into a birthing pool. He was my second home birth and fourth … Continue reading →

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Happy 68th Birthday to La Leche League! and 13 Lessons I Learned from My LLL Years!

Posted on October 17, 2024 by treeoflifemama

Every year I think I will do this and then I forget to do it on the actual day. Well I’m not forgetting this year! I’m not letting October 17 pass us again by without me mentioning that it’s La … Continue reading →

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How to Get More Sleep with a New Baby or The Closest Thing to Having a Magic Wand for a Fussy Baby or The Off/Switch for Crying and Sleeping

Posted on April 16, 2024 by treeoflifemama

I just finished a stint as “Granny Nanny” with my third-born grandchild who was born last month. I so enjoyed all the new baby vibes! The visit was also a reminder of what homeschooling mom Jamie C. Martin says, that … Continue reading →

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10/16/21 Tree of Life Mama’s Story of the Day #2: “Loving the Role I Once Shunned” by Marian Pond

Posted on October 16, 2021 by treeoflifemama

Another principle for this week’s Come, Follow Jesus reading, besides blessings flowing from paying tithing, is that “My sacrifices are sacred to the Lord.” We see this in the story behind Doctrine and Covenants 117. Newel K. Whitney was asked … Continue reading →

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Keeping Sheep

Posted on August 9, 2021 by treeoflifemama

I listened to this song today, Keeping Sheep, from the CD pictured above. It immediately evoked tears. I haven’t listened to it in probably ten years or more. For some reason I dug out the CD after church today and … Continue reading →

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