Twin home birth story.

All photos and content property of Jackie Askvig, copyright 2017.

My birth story begins in January of 2016, before our twins were even conceived, because I’m thorough like that and because their story is so much more than just their birth.

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Feeding Children: Avoid the battle

This is intended to be a list of ideas to help prevent the power struggle often associated with feeding young children. Whether it is children who are picky eaters, slow to gain weight, or over eating, here are some of my thoughts on the subject.

Why we love cloth diapers.

Birth of Arlo Collyer

It’s amazing how the body works- knows just what you need and when. My fertility returned when Mae turned one and we felt ready to have another right away. One cycle and then another came and went, or so I thought. I brushed the lightness off as my hormones regulating and didn’t get too disappointed. A few days later I realized I’d only bled for two days and decided to take a test. I never planned to test without telling David but I was so sure I wasn’t pregnant that I went ahead and what?! Positive?! I was so excited and in disbelief.

Nighttime Sleep

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Sleep. Sweet, sweet sleep.

Cloth Diaper Wash Routine

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detergent, heavy wash

There are a few keys to getting diapers clean. People differ on exact routines and detergent preferences, but most will tell you you need lots of water, plenty of detergent, a pre-wash rinse and an extra detergent-less rinse, as well as a water softener if you have hard water.

Here is the wash routine we have established over the last 3+ years.

Newborn procedures: Vitamin K and Eye Ointment

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I was recently asked to share my opinion on the administration of Vitamin K and antibiotic eye ointment to newborns. I believe this is a personal decision and the right choice varies from family to family and within family from birth to birth.

Elimination Communication Resource List

I put this resource list together for our Diaper Free Utah group.

Circumcision: a Christian perspective

This is a summary of our thoughts on keeping our son intact.

Cloth Diapers- a question about convenience.

A friend recently wrote me: I have done quite a bit of research and found a blog that laid out the differences, but I wanted to get your perspective on what’s the best option out there and ones that might be more convenient or easy to use when we’re just so tired.