Part of a Sequence to a Breakthrough

Here’s what happened today, part of an incredible sequence that helped me reach a huge breakthrough tonight.
The day was architected to be supportive of the transition of Mike’s 8-day vacation of full-time loving and playful availability to the kids (and me!) to returning to work.  As we moved into the day, the flow just wasn’t [...]

“Wyld Things” Newsletter, Fall 2009

Dear Friends,
It’s the second anniversary of Wyld Acres!   Thank you for your ongoing support of this work and for sharing your experiences with others, such as forwarding these newsletters!
Read on to learn more about our upcoming holistic pregnancy workshops, our “Food Bank Barter” program, and more.
Please also note that Wyld Acres is closed during [...]

Reflections Around Loss

I wrote this series of conception and pregnancy questions to support mothers experiencing loss and grieving.  The responses help to create a “life story” around this being so that the mother has a fuller story around the pregnancy to move forward with.
This story can  help to give form to something that’s generally seen and experienced [...]

Holistic Pregnancy Workshops for Fall 2009

I am delighted to announce our fall line-up of holistic pregnancy workshops.  Thanks  for helping us to get the word out to pregnant mamas!  Descriptions, sliding scale ranges, and dates for each session are listed below.
Love,
Erica
3-PART HOLISTIC PREGNANCY SERIES

Pleasures of Pregnancy Workshop I - Sunday, September 13, 2009, 2:00-4:30pm, Waddle & Swaddle, 37 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, [...]

Declan’s Birth Story

Posting our incredible boy Declan’s birth story on his sixth birthday today, 8/5.  When he was four months old, I typed up his birth story and pasted it on the back of the framed icon I used during labor that is now in his room.
Happy Birthday, sweetheart.  Love you so much.
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Wednesday, December 31, 2003
Dear Declan,
   I’ve [...]

For Mamas With Late-Term Breech

Every pregnancy is different.  Every breech is different.  Different breech positions.  Different reasons for it.  
In today’s birth culture, breech is often seen as something to correct.  Some babies turn in response to the interventions that are introduced because that is precisely what they need for optimal position.  Some don’t.  Because that is exactly where [...]

Wyld Workshop: “Powers of Pregnancy”

Powers of Pregnancy is a sequel to our Pleasures of Pregnancy Workshop.  Ideal for mothers in their seventh month and beyond.  Please help us to spread the word!
~ Erica & Marnie
Powers Of Pregnancy
Sunday, July 19, 2009 2:00-4:30pm
Waddle & Swaddle, 37 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY
RSVP: 845.255.5896 or erica@wyldacres.com
Cost is $10.
Our follow-up to the “Pleasures of Pregnancy” Worshop, [...]

Wyld Workshop: “Pleasures of Pregnancy”

So excited to announce this upcoming workshop, offered on two different dates.  Please spread the word to your pregnant or prenatal caregiving friends (midwives, doulas, OB-GYN’s, etc.)!
Pleasures of Pregnancy Workshop - Sunday, June 14 or Sunday, July 12, 2:00-4:30pm, Waddle & Swaddle, 37 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, Facilitated by Erica Chase-Salerno and Marnie McKnight-Favell.  RSVP: 845.255.5896 or erica@wyldacres.com. Cost [...]

Heidi – What If You Didn’t Find Out The Gender?

Congratulations to Heidi Klum and Seal on their pregnancy.  Heidi mentioned on the Ellen show recently that they plan to find out the gender of the child at the end of the month.  She also said that she feels like this is “it” for children for them, that they may not plan to have more [...]

The Stone That Was Rolled Away

I hit a new level of “bottom” tonight, in a way that reminded me of Elizabeth Gilbert’s description of her darkest moments at the beginning of her book, Eat, Pray, Love.  But it wasn’t the bad news I’d received that devastated me.  It was the undeniable realization that, once again, and we’re talking a matter of [...]