Jamie Le Sesne Spears
Jamie, powered by caffeine and the adrenaline of motherhood, lives in downtown Indy with her husband and two girls. She is a working mom of three, with a son in heaven. Although she grew up in Indiana, she is new to experiencing city life. She loves exploring local parks, museums, and restaurants with her family. Jamie has worked in the field of early childhood education for 15+ years and continues to advocate for the profession while now working in early intervention. She believes writing can be a creative outlet for processing complex emotions and contributes to Indy Moms by sharing her perspectives on grief, motherhood, education, and rediscovery of self.
Honoring a Life Yet Lived: Hope After Pregnancy and Infant Loss
I held my son for the last time nine years ago. In the fog of infant loss, other women, who also experienced the unimaginable,...
Manageable Messy Art
As an early childhood professional, I love messy, process art. As a working mom, I need manageable, easy-to-clean art. Over the years, I have...
Supporting Grieving Moms on Mother’s Day: Tips from a Bereaved Mom
Here’s the thing about supporting moms who are enduring infertility or have experienced pregnancy, infant, or child loss - our grief journeys are not...
Fear was Stealing my Joy
I’m someone who finds joy and beauty in simple things. For those who know the Enneagram, I’m a classic 4; creative and sensitive through...
Indianapolis Moms Guide to Navigating Local Food Resources
With the rising costs of groceries and the delay of SNAP benefits, Central-Indiana Hoosiers showed up sharing food resources and supporting their community. Across...
Meet Our Indianapolis Moms: Jamie Le Sesne Spears
Hello, Indy Moms! I am Jamie Le Sesne Spears an Indianapolis Moms Contributor! I grew up in Noblesville and went to college for early...
Celebrate in Mourning
Celebration is a part of our lives. It is natural for us to celebrate as an expression of joy and love. We celebrate births,...
7 Creative Ways to Reuse Plastic Easter Eggs
I love spring! Besides being an Aries and obsessed with my birthday, my favorite part as a kid was our family Easter egg hunt....
Carrying a Rainbow
When I started our IVF medications, I held my breath for a rainbow. Through the retrieval and transfer, I am not sure I ever...
National Love Your Pet Day: Five Ways to Celebrate Your Pet
Growing up, we always had a pet at home, and soon after I settled into adulthood, I got my first kitten, Evey. It was...
Going Beyond Crafts: Exploring Process Art at Home
My favorite place in my preschool classroom is always the art center. Whether we are painting, drawing, or sculpting, I love to create alongside...
Hope in the Midst of Loss and Infertility
As a child, I had a vivid imagination. Fireflies were fairies dancing, elves were always up to mischief, and I was destined to be...