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!
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...
September 11th: How to Pay Tribute and Learn During the Pandemic
I can’t believe it is September already. If you are like me, each year, I look back and think about where I was on September 11, 2001. Who I was with, what I was...
National Relaxation Day: Local Spots to Pamper Yourself
Saturday, August 15th marks a day we can all get behind, National Relaxation Day. After the 2020 we’ve had I think we can all agree we need, no wait, we deserve, National Relaxation Year....
Post Quarantine Travel with Family: Tips and Tricks to Help Keep You Safe
Recently we returned from our first trip post quarantine. However, as the numbers continue to spike, a vacation may not be in your near future but it's important to remember that traveling will look...
::Heart of IM Non-Profit Spotlight:: Hamilton County Humane Society
If you're like me, you've set goals for 2020. One of my top personal priorities was to continue to give back and volunteer for a local organization. At the beginning of December, I started to volunteer...
My Ode to Dinner at the Bar
One of my favorite things to do is to steal away on a late evening, after leaving my son safely with a sitter, and have dinner with my husband at the bar of a...
Meet Our Indianapolis Moms: Lauren Schregardus
Hey Indianapolis Moms! I am excited to be part of the collective mom voice here in central Indiana. I'm Lauren, wife to James and mom to Andrew, an imaginative, loving, and crazy four-year-old boy....
Fertility in the Time of a Pandemic: The Good, the Bad and the Unfortunate
It’s a strange time right now. The world is in a global pandemic, we are all sheltering in place, and the future is unknown. Parents across the country are spending their days on zoom...
Game On: Easy Games to Play When You’re Stuck at Home
So Hoosier parents, are you pulling out your hair yet? Running out of ideas for things to do while the kiddos are home, and you guys are all stuck inside? Never fear, we have you...
The Fertility Doctor Waiting Room is the Quietest Place on Earth
Over 6 million women (ages 15-44) across America struggle with infertility. Take 100 of your Facebook friends; it’s likely that 12-13 of them have or are currently having trouble becoming pregnant. I am among...
Xennials – The Lost Generation
Recently I read an article on USAtoday.com written by Ryan Miller and contributed to by our own Dwight Adams of the Indy Star. The piece titled, Are you a Xennial? How to tell if...
2020: Adios Resolutions, Good Vibes Only in the New Year
As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, I find myself looking for ways to start anew in 2020. 2019 was…well, it was a doozy. There were lots of ups and downs and...
For the Love of God Kid, Put on Some Pants
The dreaded day arrived again. That day when you wake up to the perfect, crisp, fall morning, and while you are dreaming about your pumpkin spice latte, you know what’s ahead. For our family,...