Happy New Year! She’s here!

Coco’s journey into the world was nothing short of transformative. Just hours after sharing my last blog post, I found myself in labor, arriving at the hospital around midnight, already 6 cm dilated. Originally scheduled for a C-section at 10 AM, the rapid progression of labor forced a pivotal decision: attempt a trial of labor, despite the risks from my previous C-section and extra fluid, or proceed with the surgical team already on call.

Finding peace in surrendering to what is with a planned c-section

When I first envisioned the birth of my second daughter, I dreamed of an unmedicated VBAC. After my first delivery, I deeply longed for the golden hour of uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact, something I wasn’t able to experience before. However, life and this little girl growing inside me had their own plans.

432 Hz is a frequency that has gained significant attention for its purported connection to nature, the universe, and human well-being. In music, it refers to the tuning of the note “A” above middle C to vibrate at 432 cycles per second, as opposed to the modern standard of 440 Hz. But why does this specific frequency matter, and why has it become such a hot topic in wellness, sound therapy, and music circles?

My birth story was fraught with challenges. Over the years, my womb and sacral chakra had endured significant trauma, and pregnancy brought nine months of intense emotional purging. Each time I saw my reflection, I confronted my body dysmorphia, past eating disorder, and memories of sexual assault—all while carrying my daughter.