As moms, we all know our bodies go through some major changes when we have kids, from pregnancy to birth to breastfeeding, and it...
To my wonderful husband, You're lying in bed asleep and I can't stop crying. You are in the military and have been called to action...

Close to Home

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When I was six, I convinced my little brother to join my club.  For his contribution of nine dollars, he could be vice-president, while...
My son Teddy and I had trouble breastfeeding from the start. He wouldn't latch in the hospital despite my receiving help from three different...
My first day back at work after 13 weeks at home with my daughter, I headed into the office wearing nicer clothes and more...

When the Snuggle Era Ends

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I often look at the parents of babies and toddlers when I am out and about with a mix of envy and relief. I...
Admittedly, I’m not a bodily fluids kinda girl. I’m easily grossed out and a sympathetic puker. Public restrooms are my own personal kind of...
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will live its whole life believing...
When I announced my pregnancy last year, a number of people—mostly strangers—reacted to the news with a peculiar and somewhat rude question: “Don’t you think...
I'm that person you probably hate. I love being pregnant! I feel better in my clothes (for the most part), and I have really easy pregnancies...
Early childhood friendships can be sweet and endearing, but young children are still working out a lot of social and emotional issues that need...
Just the other day, while I was perusing social media, a friend who is becoming a new mom in the next few weeks asked...
Before I launch into this, I want to say that I think both camps- the Working Mom camp and the Stay-at-Home Mom camp- get...
As a mother of a teenage girl, I have learned a lot about patience, understanding, and self-control. I am living the nightmare of middle...

In + Around Indy

Thank You, Indiana Pacers

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If you're like me, you're still numb from the Sunday night game on June 22nd. Still in shock over our Pacers. Still thinking you...