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...
“So you’re a midwife?” I think I’ve been asked this question about 50 times since January.  Ecstatic, I’ve been shouting from the rooftops that...
*Disclosure:  I am not a trained health professional.  This is information shared with me by my OBGYN as well as information from the CDC. ...
A little less than 3 years ago, my husband and I decided that we were ready to start a family. I came off birth...
In the months leading up to my twins' birth, I was deep in the trenches of research. I constantly sought product recommendations and twin...
I’m so, so thrilled to be expecting my second child, due in mid-June. So far, the biggest surprise of this pregnancy is how much...
The learning curve when going from a parent of zero to a parent of one is incredibly, indescribably steep. (So steep, I never understood...
The term "chemical pregnancy" refers to a pregnancy loss that occurs so early that there is only the chemical reaction from the positive pregnancy...
As soon as I found out that I was pregnant, I envisioned breastfeeding my baby. I dreamed of sitting in a rocking chair in...
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...
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...
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...
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...

In the Past Year

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In the past year, my life has been forever, wholly, amazingly changed. In the past year, I've cried more tears than in the previous ten...

In + Around Indy

Twelve Best Places to Find Fall Colors Around Indianapolis

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Folks from out of state might be surprised to see how beautiful Indiana is during the fall season. What seems like normal foliage during...