How did having him change things for you spiritually or career-wise?
"I was inspired by the traditional natural birth from the island my mom came from. They 'sang' thier baby's down in the comfort of thier homes. I did it too. I learned relaxation techniques that enabled me to sleep through alot of labor. Once you see that you are capable of that kind of power of the mind and body, everything else is a cakewalk. It's been very grounding, motherhood."

How do you manage to do so much, and with such boundless energy?
"I often nap when he naps because if I'm grumpy, it ruins the entire day. I've learned to pace myself in a way that excludes judgment and comparing myself to other people. The dishes, the folding, it all gets done — just might not always happen the way I first thought."