When I decided to breastfeed my first child, I was pretty go-with-the-flow about it. I was going to give it a go and be...
Disclaimer: I am not a lactation consultant or a doctor. If you are having problems with breastfeeding, please seek help at your local La...
It was my first pregnancy.  I was thirty-six.  The thought of labor and delivery was honestly terrifying to me.   I had no idea that the...
This is the first in a series "Indy Mom Strong", profiling mothers who have overcome obstacles and struggles in the midst of motherhood. Share your...
  Birthdays are usually spent celebrating an individual for a year of growth and living. We make cakes, give gifts, and gather to blow out...
When I had my son I nursed him for about five days. Then my supply came in full force and it made it hard...
The term "chemical pregnancy" refers to a pregnancy loss that occurs so early that there is only the chemical reaction from the positive pregnancy...
My husband wanted to announce our pregnancy at 12 weeks on social media. I was 12 weeks pregnant on Father’s Day, and he had...

Letting Go of Breastfeeding

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It has been seven years since I started breastfeeding my daughter and yet I still remember so many details. It is one of those...
To preface this, my husband, James and I got married in May of 2015. We had our first child, Graham, in June of 2017....

The Postpartum Shower

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The lights are dim, and the house is finally quiet after a busy day of visitors. I turn on the water and watch as...
A strange social phenomenon happens when a woman becomes pregnant. It may start when she announces her pregnancy, but it becomes ever more prevalent...
Today I was supposed to have a baby. I’m supposed to be 40 weeks pregnant—uncomfortable, nervous, excited. I’m supposed to be preparing my home...
We are 1 in 4. One in four pregnancies ends in the loss of a baby.  More than 80% of miscarriages occur within the first three months...

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Trick-or-Treating In and Around Indianapolis

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TRICK OR TREAT! Because we're all planners, we're helping you plan ahead for your day or night of trick-or-treating on Halloween around Indianapolis. We...