During my first pregnancy, my husband and I signed up for a generalized childbirth class that our hospital offered. It took place over the...
I have had two pregnancies, deliveries, recoveries, and children. The two experiences could not be more different from one another. There’s lots of room...
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...
As a mom, nothing is more important to me than keeping our children safe. Saving the lives of babies, and providing options for parents...
For couples who have experienced infertility or loss while trying to have a baby, or for same-sex couples that want a biological child of...
Eight months ago, I sat in a room with a psychologist, and even though I knew where the conversation was leading, hearing the words...
When my alarm clock sounded, I was already wide awake after barely sleeping overnight. I could not have been more excited to finally see...
Welcome to the word vomit version of my most recent birth story, well, more birth recovery. Buckle up. We all envision that perfect, blissful,...
A few months ago I walked into Meijer with my youngest, MJ. She was comfortably nursing in my ring sling and I was focused...
The learning curve when going from a parent of zero to a parent of one is incredibly, indescribably steep. (So steep, I never understood...
Many of times, I have heard the phrase "2 kids under 2", which is usually followed by the trials and tribulations of having two...
Like many women, my second pregnancy has been vastly different from my first. Yes there are more aches and pains, yes, my belly got...
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...
While newly pregnant with our second daughter, I was gifted a large open-topped picnic basket in a beautiful teal paisley print. Besides our backyard...

























