A few months ago I walked into Meijer with my youngest, MJ. She was comfortably nursing in my ring sling and I was focused...
During my first pregnancy, I didn't give a C-section much thought. I was consumed by all things pregnancy, nurseries, tiny onesies, and baby names....
Okay, so I'm not exactly a "new" mom, seeing my oldest is now 4, and had I written this then it would have been...

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...
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...
Above my couch, the decor mocked me: “It’s so good to be home.” I tried remembering what life was like when I had made that...
You've probably heard the phrase "crunchy mom." Some are loud and proud of their natural mom lifestyle, while the moms on the other end...
At this moment in time, my kids are 3 1/2 and 20 months old. I haven't had to buy formula in over eight months,...
A strange social phenomenon happens when a woman becomes pregnant. It may start when she announces her pregnancy, but it becomes ever more prevalent...
Breastfeeding isn't something I've really talked about, even though it's been a huge part of my life the last five years between two kids....
My entire body hurts tonight. Aches deep down to the bones. I am tired. I am sore. Even my skin hurts. I have just...
Our son turned one recently, so naturally, the questioning has begun. It takes many forms, but the most commonly heard is, "Are you going...

No, I Don’t Want A Girl

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I don't need a girl. I'm not hoping or praying for a girl. We weren't trying for a girl. A girl will not complete...
I forgot how lonely the first trimester is. It's a silent suffering. Those first few weeks and months are exciting; there's so much joy...

In + Around Indy

Indianapolis Moms Guide to January Family Events

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Just because the holidays have come and gone doesn't mean your January can't be filled with family fun. Take a look at our list...