Mountain Moon Doula, Fort Collins, CO (2026)

09/01/2026

A woman’s body goes through the most incredible transformation during pregnancy.

We can literally create another human being from a microscopic amount of cells, add a little magic, and somehow create a masterpiece.

We give so much of ourselves to that tiny human growing inside us, and it doesn’t stop when that baby makes their way earthside. The transformation continues long after.

I’ve had the honor of carrying and birthing four amazing little people, and I’ve been so grateful to walk beside so many other mamas through this journey as well.

I hear it often and I know firsthand how hard it can be to appreciate your body during pregnancy.

When you’re exhausted.
When you’re swollen.
When nothing fits quite right.
When your body feels unfamiliar.
When you’re counting down the days until you get to meet your baby.

Sometimes it’s hard to see the beauty in the middle of all of it.

Sometimes you just need to see it from another point of view.

To embrace the belly and everything it stands for.

The love.
The strength.
The sacrifice.
The incredible things our bodies are capable of.

Because that belly is so much more than a changing body.

It’s a baby.

It’s a person who will someday grow up to be their own incredible human being.

These photos remind me of that.

I was 38 weeks pregnant with my last baby when Ethan at captured these. I was exhausted, swollen, and dealing with HG symptoms at their absolute worst.

And somehow he saw the beauty in it all and captured these.

I’m so thankful I have these photos to look back on forever. Not just because they captured my pregnancy, but because they remind me to appreciate that version of myself.

To appreciate this amazing body of mine for everything it did.

Four babies.

Four little lives.

And some of the very best things in my life.

Thank you, Ethan, for helping me see myself through a different lens.

If you’re looking for someone to beautifully capture this season of motherhood; the real, messy, beautiful, powerful parts of it, I can’t recommend Colorado Maternity Photography enough.

08/12/2026

The much awaited news: our sweet baby Jordynn has made her arrival! 🤍

About a week past her due date, with very little warning, she came quickly, fast, and completely on her own terms. Just the way she wanted.

Birth is wild, amazing, humbling, and truly an unexplainable feeling.

Thank you to all of my sweet colleagues and wonderful clients who have checked in on me, sent love, and followed along on our journey. It means so much.

This doula is so happy to be taking her own advice right now: resting, feeding, and soaking in the slowness of these newborn days.

I’m still available by text or phone if you need me, and I am already booking clients with December due dates and beyond!

For now, I’m just over here falling in love with our newest little girl.

08/02/2026

Before becoming a birth professional, I thought people knew what not to say to pregnant women.

After 4 pregnancies, I can confidently say they do not. 😂

On today's episode of Things People Shouldn't Say to Pregnant Women:

• "Are you dilating?" (No, this was not my care provider asking.)
• "There has to be twins in there. You’re so big!"
• "Any day now, right?" (I was only 30 weeks.)
• "Maybe there's another one hiding?"
• "Four kids? You're going to have your hands full."

Most people mean well, but comments about a pregnant person's body, size, or personal medical information can be uncomfortable and unnecessary.

A little encouragement goes a long way. Instead of commenting on someone's body, try:
💛 "You're glowing."
💛 "How are you feeling?"
💛 "I'm so excited for you."
💛 "Is there anything you need?"

Now I want to hear from you. What's the most surprising, funny, or inappropriate thing someone said to you during pregnancy?

07/20/2026

Every birth has shaped the doula I am today. Each experience taught me something new about preparation, advocacy, recovery, and the importance of having a village. My hope is that every family knows they deserve support, not just during birth, but throughout postpartum too.

#1 mentally prepare! Prepare for every scenario in birth, for the sleep deprivation and expectations postpartum, the feeding, and the hormone roller coaster.

#2 clear the fears! This is also a big part of mental preparedness. Find the facts, the statistics, and know your options if things don't go according to plan. It makes it less scary and gives you the chance to pivot because you know what else is possible and can still have a wonderful experience.

#3 plan for support! Whether thats family, friends, birth doula, postpartum doula, lactation consultant, or babysitters. You honestly can never plan for too much support. It gives you a cushion so you aren't panicking when you need more help than you expected. If things go great then you always have a trusted back up plan if needed. Also, make a list of the things that will keep your household running without you. Delegate the laundry, dishes, house cleaning, meal prep, and anything else that you handle daily to others. Having it written down and in a place that everyone can see, gives them the chance to do these things without asking.

#4 self care! There is always a debate on what self care means but in all honesty its whatever you need to do to feel seen, heard, and both physically and mentally relaxed. Get the massage, go see the chiropractor, do your nails, take the naps, order out, hire the cleaners, get groceries delivered, get your hair done, get waxed, get a dog walker, read the book, delegate the tasks. This is your time to focus on you and that growing baby and a relaxed mama makes for a better birth and a better postpartum!

Which of these lessons resonates with you most?

06/15/2026

One of my absolute favorite breakfasts or snacks lately!

If you're anything like me, you need snacks that are quick, filling, and actually satisfy those sweet cravings. This little bowl checks all the boxes. Creamy, crunchy, sweet, and packed with protein!

My go-to combination:
🍎 1 apple, chopped
🥣 1 small container of Greek yogurt (I love vanilla for a little extra sweetness)
🥄 2 tablespoons nut butter (almond butter is my favorite)
🍫 Mini chocolate chips
🥜 Nuts of your choice (honey roasted peanuts are so good!)

Optional add-ins:
✨ Honey or caramel drizzle
🫐 Fresh berries
🥣 Granola
🌱 Brewer's yeast or flaxseed (mix into the yogurt first)
🥥 Coconut flakes

The best part? You can customize it however you like, making the flavor combinations endless. It's become one of my favorite pregnancy and postpartum snacks because it's easy to throw together, keeps me full, and feels like a treat.

Have you tried something similar? Tell me your favorite toppings or combinations below!

05/13/2026

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been a little MIA on here, and I wanted to share why.
My family recently had to say goodbye to my dad after a long and incredibly hard fight with his health. Watching someone you love slowly decline, advocating for them when they can no longer advocate for themselves, holding onto hope while preparing for heartbreak. It’s something that changes you forever. Losing my dad has been one of the hardest things I have ever walked through.
He was the kind of father and grandfather who loved deeply and showed it in the little moments. He spoiled his grandkids with treats, let them climb all over him, played games with them for hours, and never missed an opportunity to make memories. He was my favorite travel buddy, always up for an adventure, always playing music, always finding ways to make people laugh and feel loved. He was dependable, kind, genuine, and the kind of person who made people feel safe just by being around him.
As someone who works with families during some of the most vulnerable and beautiful seasons of life, this loss has reminded me even more how precious time truly is. Hold your babies close. Take the photos. Stay a little longer during bedtime cuddles. Call your parents. Tell people you love them often. The ordinary moments become the ones we ache for most later on.
To all of my clients who have shown me grace, patience, understanding, prayers, and support during this time. I want to hank you from the bottom of my heart. Being able to step back and be present with my family has meant more than I can put into words.
My dad was loved by so many people, and our world feels a little quieter without him in it. I know the grief will never fully go away, but neither will the love he gave us. 🤍

04/16/2026

I just wanted to remind everyone to come to Parenthood on Tap this Saturday at Avogadros Number from 2:30-4:30!

Unfortunately I will not be present as I have been in Texas with my dad. He went to the hospital last week for a cough and shortness of breath. They determined he was on the verge of a heart attack/stroke. His heart was only functioning at 15-20%. He had open heart surgery this past Monday and had some complications leading to a second procedure on Wednesday that left him sedated and on the vent. He had some abnormal labs yesterday so they decided to keep him on the ventilator until things stabilized. Today things are finally trending upward but they don't want to rock the boat too much. Tomorrow morning they will test him to see if they can extubate him and if all goes well he will be able to sit up and talk to us tomorrow afternoon. Its been a hard and scary few days and we appreciate all of the thoughts and prayers. Also thank you to all my wonderful clients for understanding and being so great during this time. I will be back to supporting clients real soon and I am always available by phone for any questions and to help set up immediate support with one of my sweet backup doulas!❤️

03/11/2026

I feel like I could write a book about . I’ve had it with all of my pregnancies, and I’m currently going through it again with my 4th, and maybe final little pea.
Everyone hears about first-trimester nausea, and yes, that alone is no fun… but imagine that lasting for months. Imagine it being more than nausea. Full-blown vomiting multiple times a day. Not being able to eat or keep anything down, but if you don’t eat, it somehow makes it worse. No amount of medication seems to help, even though you’ve tried literally everything under the sun hoping to make even the smallest dent.
The changing meds, the combo meds, eating every hour and a half, snacking before getting out of bed, the ginger, the bubbly drinks, the acupuncture, the nausea bracelets, the essential oils, smelling alcohol wipes, the list goes on and on.
Now add going through all of that while you still have multiple kiddos to care for, little humans who don’t understand (and honestly don’t care) that mommy doesn’t want to get out of bed today.
HG takes everything out of you.
Your energy. Your nutrients. Your mental health. Your patience. Your strength.
It’s a tough, humbling, relentless season. And even though you want so badly to enjoy growing your sweet baby, it’s incredibly hard to soak in the beauty of pregnancy when you feel like you’re just trying to survive the day.
Unless you’ve had HG, it’s almost impossible to understand.
I’m not sharing this to ask for sympathy.
I’m sharing this for the HG mamas. The ones in the thick of it right now. The ones laying on the bathroom floor, the ones forcing themselves to get up for their other babies, the ones wondering how they’re going to make it through another day.
You are not alone.
It is okay to not enjoy this moment.
It is okay to let things go.
It is okay to complain.
It is okay to just survive.
And even in the middle of all the sickness, exhaustion, and tears, we are still doing something unbelievably powerful.
We are growing life.
We are showing up when our bodies feel broken.
We are loving our babies before we even meet them.
HG may take a lot from us, but it will never take away the strength it proves we have.

03/09/2026

Today on International Women’s Day, I just want to take a moment to honor the incredible strength, courage, and vulnerability I get to witness every single day in my work. Walking alongside women during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum has shown me just how powerful this season of life truly is.
I see the women who are building businesses, the stay-at-home moms holding down the fort, the ones going to school, the ones making the money, and the ones raising the next generation and often doing all of those things at the same time. It is nothing short of amazing to be part of a community that carries the title of woman.
Women are superheroes. I will never stop saying that. The strength it takes to bring life into this world is beyond what most people can imagine. The intensity of birth alone is often compared to breaking bones, yet women rise through it with determination and power. And after birth, the rush of hormones can feel like the biggest roller coaster of all. Yet mothers continue to show up, love deeply, and give endlessly.
The amount of focus, multitasking, planning, patience, and heart it takes to be a mother is more than anyone could fully understand unless they’ve lived it. And I have the honor of witnessing it every day.
To all the women in every season, every role, every path you are strong, you are capable, and you are extraordinary. Happy International Women’s Day!

❤️

02/23/2026

This year has been heavy, hard, and filled with grief in more ways than one. In the midst of it all, I’ve been reminded how much children teach us. They embody the innocence, honesty, kindness, and playfulness we sometimes lose as we grow into adulthood. They are the reason we keep going, the reason we fight harder and love deeper.
Through everything, my children have carried me in ways they don’t even realize. Their smiles, their snuggles, their honest little conversations, their silliness, and their unconditional love have been my light.

I have always dreamed of having a big family. It was one of the very first things I talked to Kevin about when we started dating. Even at 15 years old, we were on the same page. Eleven years later, we welcomed Haven the little bean who made us parents. Then came Malcom, who showed us what it truly means to be boy parents (iykyk). And then Carter, our sweet surprise, who reminded us that parenthood can still catch you off guard in the most crazy beautiful ways.
Now, we are patiently waiting for our final little baby to grow and make their way earthside. The last puzzle piece that will complete our family. I know this baby will teach us just as much as the others have.
It’s bittersweet knowing this will be the last time we experience all the firsts. But our hearts are full, and we are so grateful for the little blessings that have come our way.

To my doula families, I want you to know that this season only deepens my love and passion for the work I do. Walking through pregnancy again myself brings me even closer to the emotions, the anticipation, the vulnerability, and the strength that each of you carry.
My care for you will never be hindered. If anything, it expands. It softens me in the best ways. It reminds me in real time what it feels like to wait, to wonder, to prepare, and to surrender.
The bond we create during your pregnancy and postpartum journey is sacred to me. Experiencing this alongside you only strengthens that connection. I am still fully here, holding space, supporting you, advocating for you, and loving your babies like my own.
This isn't just what I do, it's who I am!❤️

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