When I first found out I was pregnant with this current baby, I texted a couple friends pictures of the test--very sincerely thinking they...
A tiny hand wrapped around my finger. Soft snores bundled in my arms. Staring down at a tiny nose and a perfect pout. This...
I’ve never been a big believer in the whole “it takes a village” concept. Maybe it’s because I was a very republican high school...
Eight months ago, I sat in a room with a psychologist, and even though I knew where the conversation was leading, hearing the words...
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...
Let’s talk about breastfeeding. Every mama’s experience is totally different even between their own children (I know mine were completely different!) Put working a...
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Actual, Helpful Advice
There is no shortage of information, in this day and age. When I was pregnant, I took advantage of reading a ton,...
In honor of October being pregnancy and infant loss awareness month, I have chosen to share this. I found out through an ultrasound a...
Anyone who has spoken with me in the last nine months knows I've been counting down the days until I could safely deliver my...
This is not a club you want to belong to. This is not a club you want a membership for. But this club brings...
I remember early on when I was 3 months pregnant, then 6 months pregnant, then 7 months pregnant around my baby shower and finally...
To the powers-that-be at the Centers for Disease Control,
I am sure you had good intentions when you issued a new recommendation that women of...
There is no definitive book on parenting, but if there were, I imagine the front cover image may be of a smiling, little girl...

























