My pregnancies were nothing shy of miserable. Thirty-nine weeks long of non-stop vomiting, a world of nausea I never knew existed, and the exhaustion,...
I want to add my voice to those that have talked openly about miscarriage. By sharing my story, I hope to help others who...
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...

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When I was six, I convinced my little brother to join my club.  For his contribution of nine dollars, he could be vice-president, while...
Breastfeeding didn't feel natural to me. Both my daughters latched on, but I personally could not continue. It was me. I couldn't do it....
The day after I had my first baby while still in the hospital, my OB came in to check on me and see how...
Information about lactation is easier to find than ever thanks to social media and the internet, but it seems like so many incorrect myths...
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...
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...
When I was 16, I started taking the pill in order to help ease my period symptoms. The first doctor I went to was...
  Birthdays are usually spent celebrating an individual for a year of growth and living. We make cakes, give gifts, and gather to blow out...
I see it all the time on social media: a new mom shares a photo just a few weeks postpartum (especially “influencers”) — standing...
A strange social phenomenon happens when a woman becomes pregnant. It may start when she announces her pregnancy, but it becomes ever more prevalent...
I never realized how much time I actually had pre-children until after they were here. The idea that I ever used the phrase “I...

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Indianapolis Moms Guide to October Family Events

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FALL is here and OCTOBER has arrived. Here is our round up of October family events and fun activities happening in Indianapolis and the...