PTSD

PTSD in a Pandemic

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Eight months ago, I sat in a room with a psychologist, and even though I knew where the conversation was leading, hearing the words...
  I remember getting my hospital bag ready for my first baby and being seriously overwhelmed. Where was I to even start? Of course I had...
With September being NICU Awareness month, I wanted to share my story as a means to offer hope to many families who encounter similar situations....
I am a few weeks shy of my due date with your brother, and often thoughts of him fill my mind. Still, there you...
I always knew that I didn't want to know the gender of my future babies. It truly is one of the purest joys in...
As a mom, nothing is more important to me than keeping our children safe. Saving the lives of babies, and providing options for parents...
I don't want to write this post. Every month when I sit down to write a post, this topic comes straight to my mind....
I'm currently 11 days postpartum after giving birth to my amazing and adorable daughter, Lyra. It's unimaginable that I did not know this tiny,...
When I first found out I was pregnant with this current baby, I texted a couple friends pictures of the test--very sincerely thinking they...
Here's what I know: postpartum is this rollercoaster of chaos; one moment, you feel like you could fly and then the next, it's nothing...
A strange social phenomenon happens when a woman becomes pregnant. It may start when she announces her pregnancy, but it becomes ever more prevalent...
Indiana University Health and the Indianapolis Colts have partnered to provide HALO SleepSlack Swaddles to parents of babies born at Indiana University Health hospitals,...
Actual, Helpful Advice There is no shortage of information, in this day and age. When I was pregnant, I took advantage of reading a ton,...
As soon as I found out that I was pregnant, I envisioned breastfeeding my baby. I dreamed of sitting in a rocking chair in...

In + Around Indy

Indianapolis Moms Guide to August Family Events

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August is always a busy time for families in Indianapolis. Back to school and back to reality. But just because we are back to...