Hi, I'm Nena! Named after the fabulous 80s hit "99 Red Balloons" I came into this world with a soft heart and full of opinions... even if I was too shy to voice them at times. You'll learn all about my affinity for animals and tree-hugging from an early age as you follow my blog.
I love Rufus Wainwright, scrapbooking, running, cheesy Broadway musicals, photography, antiques, procrastinating... and am an absolute Beatles fanatic!
I grew up in/around Regina, Saskatchewan and although I curse and grumble about the cold weather every winter (and fall, and spring... and sometimes summer), I really really love it here! I love the awesomely supportive natural parenting community here, I love the Cathedral area (more on that later), and I love being so ridiculously close to my fabulous family!
I am currently working toward becoming a certified labour Doula and childbirth educator.
I am currently working toward becoming a certified labour Doula and childbirth educator.
I joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2006 and met my wonderful husband shortly thereafter.
We married the following year in a lovely little town called American Fork, Utah.
Moved to Edmonton, Alberta... moved back to Regina... and then 8 months later after an extremely uncomfortable pregnancy filled with difficulties we got this cute little Christmas gift:
Jude Michael. He is my angel-haired, blue-eyed, snuggle bug. And I love him to bits and itty bitty pieces.
After having Jude I suffered from severe postpartum mood disorder, from which I am still recovering. I have been blessed with tremendous support and love from family and friends and I hope I am able to reach others who may be suffering from this debilitating condition and don't know where to turn.
And we just recently had the second addition to our little family:
Sadie Yvonne, who was born by "emergency" cesarean (more on that later). Isn't she sweet? Those eyes could melt even the coldest heart!
I have been blogging since 2003. Naturally Nena has been around since 2009, and was completely remodeled in early 2011 with a more apparent focus. My life is pretty fab, and this blog will follow my journey through the sometimes intimidating/confusing/crazy world of parenting; my struggles dealing with my illness; the joys and challenges of living "Naturally"... as well as throwing in a few other highlights along the way. Sometimes things around here may be serious, sad, and straightforward. Other times they will be light-hearted, sunny, and full of laughs. Either way, I will try my best to present my life as it really is and hopefully will inspire you to reflect on what is truly important.
It means so much to me that you are here!
