tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436230792348454717.comments2023-10-22T06:14:03.143-04:00Crunchy Granola BabyCGB storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214455012423334604noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436230792348454717.post-33689208875308981942011-03-27T23:15:20.770-04:002011-03-27T23:15:20.770-04:00Jennie,
I'm sorry to hear that CGB will no lo...Jennie,<br /><br />I'm sorry to hear that CGB will no longer exist in an online form, but I'm glad that you'll have that time and energy then available to spend on your family and other pursuits.<br /><br />On the last day the store was open, I told you that even though the store didn't survive, that just meant there was a perhaps a different platform (than retail) waiting for your passions. In terms of a passion for natural living and parenting, I've thought about what a shame it is for new families to lose both the resource of CGB and Mothering at the same time.<br /><br />The final issue of Mothering was digital only, and I'm not sure if you read it, but it's letter from Peggy O'Mara perfectly expressed what I was trying to say, and I think there was a beautiful kismet in that. In talking about the sadness of the magazine not surviving the economic downturn, she wrote, "It forces me to ask myself, 'Am I in the magazine business or the information business?' If I am in the business of providing information and inspiration to parents, then does it ultimately really matter what forms that information and inspiration take?" She then goes on to explain how her goals and passions for the ideas within the magazine will live on in other formats and ventures.<br /><br />I just want you to know that in the end of CGB as an online presence, I definitely don't foresee this as the end of your promoting natural parenting, just an eventual redirect. Everyone I've heard talking about the store has expressed the same sentiment. Whatever path you choose to follow in promoting this way of life, there are so many people cheering you on and who are so grateful for the gifts of wisdom you've already given them. I know for a fact that I wouldn't be the mother I am today if it weren't for you and CGB. Thank you so much for that.A Baby in Salemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16819661909085525293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436230792348454717.post-72674498913869576832011-03-27T19:27:01.565-04:002011-03-27T19:27:01.565-04:00Thank you so much for all of that you've done ...Thank you so much for all of that you've done for families in Salem. And thank you for mentioning me, I hope to be resource and in service to parents who want to live naturally on the North Shore. To say CGB will be missed is an understatement, but time with family is priceless.Erin and Cadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10871435550453892549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436230792348454717.post-5818401437300238052011-03-27T19:02:06.500-04:002011-03-27T19:02:06.500-04:00I don't even HAVE a kid and I miss your shop! ...I don't even HAVE a kid and I miss your shop! So glad I got to be part of it, however round-about.<br /><br />I wish you nothing but the best in your future endeavors. May our paths cross again. <br /><br />ChrisChris Baronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09210819052647783364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436230792348454717.post-49796529559585762102011-03-21T13:28:23.365-04:002011-03-21T13:28:23.365-04:00Ran into these guys on K O A at sugar loafe Key . ...Ran into these guys on K O A at sugar loafe Key . Battle the Easterly Trades standing up must not be fun. They seem to like camping under picknic tables at night. Best of Luck<br />jeffrey rawson<br />Rawson Boat Inc.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316818315602864121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436230792348454717.post-23116950359440076092011-03-05T07:35:50.139-05:002011-03-05T07:35:50.139-05:00Jennie, I am so sad to hear this. Thank You for be...Jennie, I am so sad to hear this. Thank You for being such a wonderful resource and kind generous presence in the community!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06415844542745869881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436230792348454717.post-72572505857181577832011-02-07T08:11:22.247-05:002011-02-07T08:11:22.247-05:00So sorry to hear this Jennie! I hope you are proud...So sorry to hear this Jennie! I hope you are proud of everything you accomplished. So many people have been grateful for the community you created and the products and services you offered. The infant parent group was a huge help for me when I transitioned to stay at home mom during the summer. I also discovered my new favorite magazine at your store, Brain Child! Thank you so much and best of luck with your next endeavor!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436230792348454717.post-38691453494160529522011-02-06T11:28:06.075-05:002011-02-06T11:28:06.075-05:00im so heartbroken to read this. you influenced me...im so heartbroken to read this. you influenced me as a woman and a mother, and no one can replace your place in the community. youre one in a million, and youre going to be so missed.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08373601708112028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436230792348454717.post-49857767072000687032011-01-28T14:50:58.799-05:002011-01-28T14:50:58.799-05:00My two births were completely different. It is har...My two births were completely different. It is hard to anticipate how your birth will go. I do believe that being supported by trusting and loving people is most important and to trust in yourself and your body.CGB storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214455012423334604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436230792348454717.post-72350596606952432682011-01-07T20:31:41.208-05:002011-01-07T20:31:41.208-05:00Great birth story. I can totally relate to most o...Great birth story. I can totally relate to most of it. I had two OP babies one 8 lbs and one 9 lbs. I agree the crowning is nothing compared to long endured bone breaking pain of back labor. I had a long early labor both times. I think the hardest thing about the OP position for me was that the first time around I planned a completley natural birth at a birth center with midwives, but I don't think I realized that I could possibly be in such incredible pain for so long without being close to actually birthing the baby. As a result I completely exhausted, dehydrated, and over whelmed myself. I did not rest between contractions, drink enough, eat, or keep the whole thing in perspective. I labored for a long long time before succumbing to pain meds. However, I do think I could have done it if I had handled the early part better. I did birth vaginally in the end of a long labor and that was great. I did need a rest and respite from the pain though for a couple hours and did end up at the hospital. I was so glad I did not have a C-section. The second time around I assumed I would have a OP baby again and told myself I would rest and drink and eat. I did soooo much better the second time because I had experience. I gave birth at a birth center with all the same terrible pain, but only 15 minutes of pushing (2 hrs first time), no tearing and I felt like superwoman. I have never felt so strong or proud. We went home four hours later. It was amazing. I guess since you are a midwife I think it is important to let first time mothers know that even though a person may be in early labor the pain may be almost as intense as active labor although the contractions might not be as frequent. I started early labor at 2 am on a Tuesday and did not have the baby until Wednesday at 5 pm. I found that experience confusing and anxiety provoking the first time around, but the second time I just accepted it and new it was normal and "my way" to go through labor. I knew the first time could be long, that you should eat, rest, drink, but again I was taken aback by the intense pain when I was not in active labor. Thanks for your story. It was a great example of how we can endure so much physical pain in labor, but come out on the other end with immediate relief and exhilaration. Good luck with your future in midwifery and motherhood.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16602389338195828352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436230792348454717.post-83557751852936622502010-11-10T08:55:05.623-05:002010-11-10T08:55:05.623-05:00Looks like Wednesday, pick up between 3 and 6 :)Looks like Wednesday, pick up between 3 and 6 :)CGB storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214455012423334604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436230792348454717.post-19193292451379911962010-11-09T17:31:03.521-05:002010-11-09T17:31:03.521-05:00Hi, which day of the week will it be?Hi, which day of the week will it be?Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931323707488046760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436230792348454717.post-49373664636685988502010-11-01T01:13:49.342-04:002010-11-01T01:13:49.342-04:00I was just into the net search some information an...I was just into the net search some information and discovered your blog. I am engraved by the content that you have on this website<br /><b><a href="http://www.coolbabygear.com" rel="nofollow">www.coolbabygear.com</a></b>Online baby productshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02177523028671840433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436230792348454717.post-53096027496998802082010-09-10T13:19:04.499-04:002010-09-10T13:19:04.499-04:00Welcome Ben, you have been born into an amazing fa...Welcome Ben, you have been born into an amazing family.. Happy "birth day"<br />Jennie Hugs and best wishes to all of you!!!!bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01027078848423661420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436230792348454717.post-30198289673706363592010-07-28T08:15:06.727-04:002010-07-28T08:15:06.727-04:00As someone who's never called my state rep bef...As someone who's never called my state rep before, how does a call typically go? Is there an example of what to say when you call perhaps? I wouldn't mind calling, but am feeling a little intimidated at the moment, and would appreciate some direction. :-)Catiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11411535431994356718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436230792348454717.post-76942723095132955442010-07-23T20:55:50.208-04:002010-07-23T20:55:50.208-04:00My husband and I are getting one step closer to mo...My husband and I are getting one step closer to moving to Salem... reading your blog and fb page has been a huge part of that decision but now we are hearing from other residents with young children about their attraction to the area and your store is mentioned as a wonderful resource.Megan H Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625378338135272734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436230792348454717.post-34867738454713937482010-06-25T13:27:27.676-04:002010-06-25T13:27:27.676-04:00My second was a VBAC, I still need to write up the...My second was a VBAC, I still need to write up the story. It was a long labor, and didn't go as planned, but was totally worth it.Catiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11411535431994356718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436230792348454717.post-30522349874022035422010-06-18T14:35:14.297-04:002010-06-18T14:35:14.297-04:00Beautiful story. I too, had a c-section b/c my dau...Beautiful story. I too, had a c-section b/c my daughter was breech. I was devestated when I heard the news. I agree that I had to grieve the loss of being able to give birth naturally. I cried a lot! My Ob completely understood and completely validated my feelings. I was very lucky to have a wonderful OB. I also went through all the stages of grief, and I too was angry at the baby for being breech and at my body for what I considered a "failure" My daughter was born safely and was very healthy. AS far a c-sections go, I had as posititve an experience as can be expected. I could see her as the nurse attended to her, and even before my husband held her, the nurse brought her to me and put her cheek up against my cheek. We were never separated and my husband pushed her in the bassinette as we went to the recovery room.I held her and was able to breast feed her in less than an hour. I was still sad about not having a natural birth but I got over it with time. I came to accept that being breech was the way my baby was comfortable and that is how she wanted to be. It was her birth,and although not how I had previously envisioned it, it was still her birth. <br />My second daughter was born via a VBAC. Again, my OB and all in her practice supported me 100%. In fact, I feel that they encouraged me to have a VBAC. I feel lucky to have been able to have a successful VBAC and grateful that my second daughter was healthy too. I look at my daughter and they are as different as their births. They are different but both still wonderful and beautiful!juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12256580902091096806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436230792348454717.post-2896324012600318442010-06-18T12:53:18.328-04:002010-06-18T12:53:18.328-04:00every time I read your blog and fb it makes me wan...every time I read your blog and fb it makes me want to be a part of your community more... I am looking forward to my move to the north shore.Megan H Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625378338135272734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436230792348454717.post-8960427718731754542010-06-18T10:16:36.175-04:002010-06-18T10:16:36.175-04:00Does anyone have a story about VBAC? We'd love...Does anyone have a story about VBAC? We'd love to hear it!CGB storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214455012423334604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436230792348454717.post-91122601232771251542010-06-17T22:13:58.862-04:002010-06-17T22:13:58.862-04:00This is a beautiful birth story, thank you for sha...This is a beautiful birth story, thank you for sharing it so openly. I can relate to this birth story on so many levels, as my first was born by c-section as well. I GET it. All those stages of grieving, loving the baby & hating how he arrived, all of it. It is abhorrent how breech birth is a skill that US OBs/hospital midwives no longer have for the most part. We should at least have choices. If you haven't already, try joining ICAN, there are a lot of women there who GET it.Catiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11411535431994356718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436230792348454717.post-19609014058773545942010-06-17T21:13:50.320-04:002010-06-17T21:13:50.320-04:00This was so stingingly beautiful. This mom's s...This was so stingingly beautiful. This mom's story has a familiar ring to it, it's important for those moms who had an undesired C-section to tell their stories. Thank you for sharing.Erin and Cadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10871435550453892549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436230792348454717.post-36653023368923039382010-04-29T09:12:19.848-04:002010-04-29T09:12:19.848-04:00Ahahaha, that's awesome. Maybe when my husband...Ahahaha, that's awesome. Maybe when my husband gets home, I'll have him carry me around in our Calin Bleu (which we bought at CGB, of course).Mama Up!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16062563084376679862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436230792348454717.post-70653420366740868202010-04-15T08:08:58.341-04:002010-04-15T08:08:58.341-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436230792348454717.post-90392834747674815212010-04-05T05:48:03.948-04:002010-04-05T05:48:03.948-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.俊宇俊宇https://www.blogger.com/profile/02169600441055306041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436230792348454717.post-6514437337629039912010-03-26T23:47:36.331-04:002010-03-26T23:47:36.331-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.奕希https://www.blogger.com/profile/18003405384646026422noreply@blogger.com