Currently, I am knee deep in the depths of motherhood.  Two babies, six months and sixteen months old and my life is completely hectic...

A Decade of Trying

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We are not trying anymore. For ten years, my body has been trying to create a miracle. When we first started, we were decidedly...
When my first baby, M, was born three years ago, it was a transformational experience, one I know so many other mothers share when...
My three children were born by caesarean section. The first was an emergency c-section at midnight, and the second and third were scheduled. But...
I had a miscarriage 5 days ago.  I didn't have cramps, I didn't bleed, and I had no clue.  I went to my doctor,...
It’s that time of year again! The season is changing. We are wearing our flip flops and fleeces daily. It’s time for fall organizing--cleaning...
There I was, standing with a small group of women, sharing birth stories with a soon-to-be first-time mom, watching her face go from complete...
Breastfeeding. Yes, it has extreme benefits.  From nutrition to bonding, I wouldn’t trade my experiences with my boys for anything. But is there a darker side...
Ah, the miracle of childbirth. With this, my first pregnancy, I have learned many things. As I reflect on some of those things, I...
"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...
Before I jump in, I want to say that this series shares my personal, individual experience, and feelings for the childbirth that I want....
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,...

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...
My husband and I aren't particularly religious. We don't go to church and we rarely refer to God in our home. If anything, we...

In + Around Indy

Your Guide to Indiana Fever Game Day

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It’s a new era of women’s basketball. After intense negotiations, the league and the players agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement.  The biggest outcome:...