My husband and I aren't particularly religious. We don't go to church and we rarely refer to God in our home. If anything, we practice and teach kindness and acceptance, maybe on the heels of Buddhism. That's not to...
In honor of October being pregnancy and infant loss awareness month, I have chosen to share this. I found out through an ultrasound a short time after I originally wrote this that I had lost my child. But my...
I want to add my voice to those that have talked openly about miscarriage. By sharing my story, I hope to help others who have suffered a loss, in any stage of pregnancy. Writing out my feelings and talking...
I never want to live a life of regret. My son Graham was adopted as an infant when I was thirty-three. As soon as Graham’s birth mother gently placed Graham in my arms, I knew what I needed to...
The first latch hurt so did the next one, and the one after that. I was told it since I was a first-time mom it might be uncomfortable but this was downright painful! Within a few days, we were...
Information about lactation is easier to find than ever thanks to social media and the internet, but it seems like so many incorrect myths are hard to get rid of. It wouldn’t be such a big deal if these...
I don't need a girl. I'm not hoping or praying for a girl. We weren't trying for a girl. A girl will not complete my family or mean that we are done having children.
Whew, it feels good to get...
If you are pregnant and considering a home birth, this post is for you. Many people in the mainstream may have a terrible opinion of home birth, thinking that it's unsafe, but the reality is that your great-grandmother and...
I have two children. My two children are Weslie Vivian Beaven and Stephen Eric Beaven III a.k.a. Trey. Cute, right? Before you say anything, let me explain.
Ideally, I didn't ever dream of having more than one child, so you...
When my husband and I were discussing when to try for baby number two again, I promised I wouldn’t put too much pressure on it. My mentality was going to be if it happened, it happened. I wanted to...
About The Boys & Girls Club
The Boys & Girls Club is a non-profit dedicated to enabling all young people, especially those who need them most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Their vision is to provide...
We are not trying anymore. For ten years, my body has been trying to create a miracle. When we first started, we were decidedly not trying. We avoided the zeal of a young couple wanting to enjoy each other...
Dear (soon-to-be) Mama,
Whew. Take a breath. You just received a life-changing phone call, a call that quite literally felt like a needle popping your innocent pregnancy balloon. This phone call never even crossed your mind when you decided...
Don't worry, I see you there.
Craning your neck to see what your big brother is doing, while I kick my swollen feet onto the ottoman. I hear you squeal--with glee, frustration, hunger--and realize that by the time your brother was...
In + Around Indy
See Circle City: Indianapolis Moms Guide to Donuts
Happy Donut Day! On the first Friday of June, we all scream for donuts in honor of this sweet holiday! Donut Day was first...
