The Pregnant Farmer

Sometimes people worry about me–“You’re not hauling huge loads, are you?” or “Are you worried about contact with manure?” However, people are mostly the same ol,’ same ol.’ They either think farming is an adventurous and interesting career choice, or they don’t. For those few folks who have worried about my life as a pregnant farm worker, I assure them that my job is safe, fun, and probably much healthier than many other jobs I could have!

The Pregnant Farmer in non-farming clothing.

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  1. Meredith says:

    Don’t worry about farming while pregnant! I did it through my whole pregnancy, and even though my daughter had to arrive by c-section, I was feeling back to normal in a matter of days. The Dr. said it was because I was in great shape while pregnant and my muscles were strong. So do what you want to and don’t fret about folks worries, it’s your body and you alone know what it can and can’t do at this point! Your body will bounce back faster and your baby will be healthier if you keep at the work that makes you happy! Good luck!

  2. Beverly says:

    Oh what a beautiful posting! It brought back memories of my mother gardening when she was pregnant with my little sister some 40 years ago. You know your limits! Love the photo of the garden spot, especially the wheelbarrow. Getting mine ready for Fall Greens ( lettuce). I can’t believe you have snow!
    Happy Harvesting!
    Bev

  3. Nella says:

    I really enjoyed your post and wish you well with your pregnancy…such a healthy environment to be in. Please keep posting the yurt progress too, looking forward to seeing how that comes along.

  4. Nina says:

    Great post! I thinks it’s awesome how you’re enjoying everything about your pregnancy and having to farm at the same time- exhausting.

  5. Nina says:

    Great post! I thinks it’s awesome how you’re enjoying everything about your pregnancy and having to farm at the same time- exhausting.

  6. Elizabeth says:

    You go girl! From an OB nurse of many years you can do anything your body tells you is OK.
    Just pay attention to your body’s little whispers. Many rich blessings for a beautiful birth.

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Alaskan Mini-Vacations

It has been a busy fall. Between building the yurt, finishing up the farming season, and starting the school year, there shouldn’t be much time for anything else. However, the last two weeks have also seen two multi-day road trips in Alaska. First, Evan and I drove to Kasilof, Alaska on the Kenai Peninsula for a friend’s wedding. With Evan being a member of the wedding party, we arrived on a Thursday and made it a long weekend. The following week, I made my way up to Fairbanks to conduct a bit of research for my thesis work. Both trips–even though they were for non-recreation purposes–provided some unexpected, yet welcomed respite from our busy schedules.

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  1. Tina says:

    you travel to such spectacular places! I would love to see some pics from your travels and of your yurt

  2. Penny Perry says:

    My sister and I visited Alaska 7 years ago and stopped in that area. It was nice to reminisce through your trip to Cooks Inlet.

  3. Joan says:

    Oh my yes hope the internet cooperates with posting the pictures – your words are great but I’m such a visual person. God Bless

  4. Diann says:

    I view the Sierra Nevada Mtns. from my home on "the flats". And often, though unfortunately not so much this summer because of fires, I escape to the glorious mountains. I’m still a genuine flatlander, but I learned to climb rocks many years ago and the high mountains still beckon me to them. The air is fresher, sweeter "up yonder". Thanks for your lovely stories.

  5. alex says:

    Alaska is a beautiful place and I’ve always wanted to visit. I can’t wait for the pictures.

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