When I announced my pregnancy last year, a number of people—mostly strangers—reacted to the news with a peculiar and somewhat rude question: “Don’t you think...
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...
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...
I always knew, deep in my heart, that I wanted three children, but we were in no rush to make that decision. However, destiny...
"New baby" and "depression" aren't phrases you commonly hear together. But, as, we know and have experienced, motherhood hits you in the face. While...
Disclosure: This event would not have been possible without our amazing sponsors. Thank you so much to The Hatch for allowing us to host...

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...
On Sunday, April 29, Indianapolis Moms Blog was thrilled to host our second annual Bloom event! Bloom celebrates the shared experience of motherhood and...
In honor of October being pregnancy and infant loss awareness month, I have chosen to share this.  I found out through an ultrasound a...
It's Saturday night at 9pm, which means my husband and I can finally turn the TV to something other than Daniel Tiger or Frozen. I'm...
My first day back at work after 13 weeks at home with my daughter, I headed into the office wearing nicer clothes and more...
If you type “book on parenting” into Google or Amazon, you’ll find a wealth of books are available for your immediate purchase. Don’t have...
What is Postpartum Preeclampsia? Mixing two seemingly oxymoronic pronouns, the term "postpartum preeclampsia" doesn't sound possible. How can you have a pre-condition post-pregnancy? While not medical...
Just the other day, while I was perusing social media, a friend who is becoming a new mom in the next few weeks asked...

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Day Dates Around Indianapolis

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It's almost July – have you scheduled a date with your significant other yet this year? One of my favorite things to do with...