Tackling the Topic of NFP with a Potential Partner
A man is standing before you, gazing into your eyes. He’s beginning to fall in love with you and you with him. He thinks he knows you well enough to be ready to make the jump. He’s asking you for
The Guiding Star Project Blog
Endometriosis, infertility, grief, and joy. Read and learn more about your powerful body and heart on The Guiding Star Project’s blog.
Meeting Stephen
“Hi! I’m Stephen! And this is my mom. And this is my dad!” That’s how I meet people these days, through the outgoing love of my son Stephen. It is delightful. Awkward at times (picture total strangers shaking hands at the behest
Navigating Diet Restrictions with Grace
Walking through the grocery store these days, there are a myriad of labels on food that wouldn’t have been there twenty years ago. Gluten free, dairy free, low carb, paleo, vegan… these are just a few of the many
High Risk Pregnancy in the Internet Age
My husband and I were cautiously excited when those two pink lines showed up. I had experienced a very early miscarriage a few months earlier and was afraid of the same thing happening again. As those first weeks ticked by
Charlottesville: A Call to Examine Ourselves
In episode 7 of the first season of the beloved political drama television The West Wing, White House Communications Director Toby Ziegler meets with a representative of Indonesia named Mr. Bambang at a state dinner to ask for the favor
Healing Birth: Midwifery and a Rainbow Baby
I chose midwifery for the birth of my son because I believe in the intricate design of the female body and its ability to birth unassisted and in an unaltered physical and mental state. Selecting a care team for labor