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...
"Four kids." Ten years ago, when my husband and I sat side by side in premarital counseling and the counselor asked each of us...
I wanted to breastfeed my son, but I didn’t want it to rule my life. There I said it. I wanted to give my...
In recognition of National Infertility Awareness Week, I thought it was important to share my story below. Miscarriage, infertility, IVF, IUI, needles, blood work, ultrasounds...
It may not be a popular opinion, but I can't wait to love my postpartum body.
I'm sure there will be moments when I loathe...
I write this with mixed emotions as my year of pumping sweet liquid gold is coming to a close. I am sitting here in...
Hyyperlactation is one of the most overlooked breastfeeding struggles. We often talk about when moms DON’T make enough milk. But less often discussed is...
I'm 39 weeks pregnant with my third baby. I'm tired, I'm achy, I'm overwhelmed, and I'm emotional. I don't know if these symptoms are...
Millennials and Gen Z love to break tradition. We are going to many weddings now without bouquet tosses and first dances. Gender-neutral names are...
People say that no two births are the same. And in my case, it's been very true. Thirteen years ago, my first baby was monitored...
I never realized how much time I actually had pre-children until after they were here. The idea that I ever used the phrase “I...
People often ask what it is like to have an open adoption with my son’s birth parents. There are often questions of whether I...
The term "chemical pregnancy" refers to a pregnancy loss that occurs so early that there is only the chemical reaction from the positive pregnancy...
I want to add my voice to those that have talked openly about miscarriage. By sharing my story, I hope to help others who...

























