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When I was young and pregnant with my first baby (unmarried) it was a “big deal”. The whole family had to quickly transform from shock and shame to joy and excitement. I was most scared that my Gramma would be very upset with the situation. My dad’s sister was appointed to share the news with Gramma. She told her, “Beckie is having a baby and you need to love her and support her!”
My next encounter with Gramma was a day I will always remember. Without words, she gave me a little stuffed animal. We both started to cry. Then she proceeded to pull out a box of cloth diapers. Every Tuesday afternoon from that day forward, Gramma would stop by with cloth diapers, baby clothes and more.
She taught me, that I should always know which day of the week the MCC thrift store puts out their new stock and to go the next day before it opens so that you can find the “good stuff”. More importantly she taught me the beauty of grace!
Beckie Wood is a mother of four, friend to many, midwife, and loves to be in the fresh air!
{Kris}: I was fortunate enough to learn these things from Beckie who was an amazing friend and midwife for our two births. She helped us with breastfeeding, baby wearing, cloth diapering, and also taught us to forego pricey baby products and instead use olive oil for almost everything. Mothering Magazine was a tremendous resource, but nothing like having someone right there with us. Thanks, Beckie!
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