Warning: When you have a baby, you are expected to be instantly thrilled, overjoyed, and/or . In the early weeks after my daughter was...
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...
You know that diaper commercial where the new mom is making guests bathe in hand sanitizer and is using a nursing cover and doing...
There is no definitive book on parenting, but if there were, I imagine the front cover image may be of a smiling, little girl...
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,...
It was my first pregnancy. I was thirty-six. The thought of labor and delivery was honestly terrifying to me.
I had no idea that the...
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...
We recently shared the news with friends and family that we expecting a baby, expanding our family to five (six, if you count the...
I was listening to the Pregnancy Confidential podcast the other day, which you should check out if you are expecting. The talks cover a...
The first latch hurt so did the next one, and the one after that. I was told it since I was a first-time mom...
When my husband and I were discussing when to try for baby number two again, I promised I wouldn’t put too much pressure on...
When I was pregnant with my son four years ago, I was over-prepared. Or so I thought. The nursery was painted and decorated long before...
Birthdays are usually spent celebrating an individual for a year of growth and living. We make cakes, give gifts, and gather to blow out...
This is the first in a series "Indy Mom Strong", profiling mothers who have overcome obstacles and struggles in the midst of motherhood. Share your...























