Lauren
Lauren is a wife, mother and public relations professional. A born and raised Hoosier, she loves all things Indiana. After spending two years fighting the tourists in Orlando, Florida, Lauren returned home to this great state and now lives in Carmel. A self proclaimed "boy mom", Lauren loves spending time with her little man Andrew and husband James. She is a sports lover, runner and avid traveler. Lauren considers motherhood her greatest adventure and loves that she gets to share her stories with IMB readers!
Being A Goldfish And Five Reasons To Love Ted Lasso
Towards the end of 2020, we were neck-deep into Covid and TV shows to binge-watch became commonplace conversation over zooms and on group texts. Always looking for the next great show, I would ask friends,...
Five Local Organization Gurus to Help You Get and Stay Organized
Spring cleaning. Some of us dread those words, while others take it as an opportunity to start anew. Either way, if you’re thinking about tackling a spring-cleaning and organization project anytime soon it can...
Epilepsy, the Most Common Disease You Likely Know Little About
This month is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. This annual event teaches people about epilepsy’s causes and symptoms. I, for one, had no idea that one in 26 people would be diagnosed with epilepsy at some...
Grief and Recognizing Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
We’ve all had a point in our life when the ache in our hearts is unbearable. That’s how I would explain grief to someone. And yet, how we react to grief is so personal....
What I Hope He Says for Wife Appreciation Day
Every year on the third Sunday of September wives get a day. ONE DAY. This year, Sunday, September 19th is Wife Appreciation Day. Sure, there’s Mother’s Day and our birthdays, but the 19th is a...
Living the Dream, Albeit Slightly Different Than I Imagined
When I was growing up I wanted to be an actress. It was my original dream. Then it turned to singer, turned Broadway star. (I know you’re laughing, but bear with me.) Once I...
::Heart of IM – Non-Profit Spotlight:: Bookmark Indy, A Local Literary Journey
Summer is here, school is out, and our kiddos are home. We all want to encourage reading and learning throughout the summer, but if you are like me, you often wonder where to start....
When Having a Baby Is a Pain in the You Know What
I love my kids, but I hate what they did to my body. There I said it. Call it selfish, I don’t care. What it is is embarrassing. I sit here 9.5 weeks postpartum...
Nanny Needed: Six Steps to Take When Seeking Childcare
As summer inches closer (can you feel it?), many of us are searching for summer care for our children. I for one am days away from going back to work post-maternity leave and am...
Cesarean Awareness Month: Behind Our Scars
April is Cesarean Awareness Month. For some of us at Indianapolis Moms, this month is very meaningful. Bringing a child into the world is special regardless of how they were born, but having a...
The Anti-Valentine’s Day
It’s that time of year again. As soon as New Year’s passes the heart-shaped boxes of chocolates hit the shelves and much to my excitement the Brach's candy hearts fill the aisle. Happy Valentine’s...
It’s Almost Time, Bring on the Pregnancy No-No’s
As I sit here, I am exactly 26 days away from giving birth to my second child. We are having a girl and if you have read any of my previous posts you know...
My Fertility Journey, No Filter
I’ve written and rewritten this blog post in my head a million times. It never sounds the same, never quite like I want it to read, but the ending is perfect. Do a quick...
Therapy After Miscarriage: The Key to My Recovery
One in four pregnancies end in miscarriage. I am one in four and I am not alone. I would like to think this statistic is becoming more well known, but I am not sure that’s the...