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 lights are dim, and the house is finally quiet after a busy day of visitors. I turn on the water and watch as...
Feb. 3, 2017 is Wear Red for Women Day! Did you know that because of this awareness-raising initiative, nearly 300 fewer women die of...
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There is no shortage of information, in this day and age. When I was pregnant, I took advantage of reading a ton,...
Before I jump in, I want to say that this series shares my personal, individual experience, and feelings for the childbirth that I want....
I've always been a planner. But when it came to family and having kids, my planning never worked. My husband and I had talked...
As soon as I found out that I was pregnant, I envisioned breastfeeding my baby. I dreamed of sitting in a rocking chair in...
5. The loneliness. It's hard to connect with other adults, even other moms. It seems like everyone's got their opinion, and no matter who...
Even to this day, I look at the clock at 7:00 AM and immediately think about women sitting anxiously in a doctor’s office waiting...
Yes, I know I only have one child.
Yes, I see a bunch of absolutely beautiful families around me every day that have two, three,...
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...
I write this with mixed emotions as my year of pumping sweet liquid gold is coming to a close. I am sitting here in...
I always knew that I didn't want to know the gender of my future babies. It truly is one of the purest joys in...
Ah, the miracle of childbirth. With this, my first pregnancy, I have learned many things. As I reflect on some of those things, I...
In + Around Indy
Seven Places to Buy Hot Chocolate Bombs in Indianapolis
I don't know about you, but sometimes I need a pick-me-up to get through the cold months in Indianapolis. Hot chocolate bombs, or hot...
