Mothering

2014, fall, friends, holiday, NBNP, New Baby New Paltz, new paltz, newbabynewpaltzblog - October 31, 2014

Happy Halloween 2014

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compassion, expectations, guilt, Jasmine Wood, mommy brain, mothering, newbabynewpaltzblog, Rita, transitions, working - July 28, 2014

This week I find myself with a bit of writer’s block… My mind is scattered after being out of town for a week, the first half of the week spent camping with my little family, the second half of the week grieving the loss of a loved one on my husband side’s of the family.

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creation, gratitude, Jasmine Wood, love, memories, mothering, newbabynewpaltzblog, parenting, pregnancy, Rita, toddler, transitions - July 20, 2014

Memories From The Womb

Memories from the womb… A story of the subconscious by Jasmine Wood Hello Mamas! I recently took a trip with Rita and her dad to Ithaca, NY. This is the place where we lived for the majority of my pregnancy. After reflecting on our experiences there I have some interesting personal insight as to our time spent in the womb and how we carry experience and memories from our prenatal experiences. Rita was conceived and carried in Ithaca, the land of waterfalls and gorges. Throughout my pregnancy, I walked along the banks of many of these mesmerizing waterfalls finding comfort...

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anxiety, breastfeeding, communication, emotions, empathy, expectations, guilt, Jasmine Wood, love, newbabynewpaltzblog, Rita, separation, summer, transitions, traveling, worry - July 13, 2014

How Can I Leave My Baby? A New Mother’s Journey with Separation Anxiety

“Would we be able to enjoy ourselves at the concert if our minds were elsewhere thinking about our baby and her well being?” An answer that could not be determined…For 6 months leading up to the concerts, July 4th weekend, I had mini panic attacks filled with separation anxiety at the mere thought of leaving little Rita.

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community, earth, Jasmine Wood, joy, memories, new paltz, newbabynewpaltzblog, outdoors, outside, play, Rita, summer, sunshine, swimming, toddler - June 9, 2014