As a person who went through fertility struggles, I have literally heard it all when it comes to others’ opinions on why my husband...
This is my third pregnancy and if there is anything I've learned so far is that I despise being the pregnant friend. During my...
Ah, motherhood. It's an immensely joyful, heart-warming experience that we mamas wouldn't trade for anything in the world. But it can also sometimes be unimaginably crazymaking, turning...
To preface this, my husband, James and I got married in May of 2015. We had our first child, Graham, in June of 2017....
My entire body hurts tonight. Aches deep down to the bones. I am tired. I am sore. Even my skin hurts. I have just...
The term "chemical pregnancy" refers to a pregnancy loss that occurs so early that there is only the chemical reaction from the positive pregnancy...
Today I was supposed to have a baby. I’m supposed to be 40 weeks pregnant—uncomfortable, nervous, excited. I’m supposed to be preparing my home...
Dear (soon-to-be) Mama,
Whew. Take a breath. You just received a life-changing phone call, a call that quite literally felt like a needle popping...
February 7th-14th is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week. 1 in 110 babies are born with a heart defect and I didn’t realize this until...
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,...
When I announced my pregnancy last year, a number of people—mostly strangers—reacted to the news with a peculiar and somewhat rude question:
“Don’t you think...
It has been seven years since I started breastfeeding my daughter and yet I still remember so many details. It is one of those...
“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...
What was the best day of your life? The day you got married? The day you found out you were finally pregnant? The day...
In + Around Indy
Indianapolis Moms Guide to January Family Events
Just because the holidays have come and gone doesn't mean your January can't be filled with family fun. Take a look at our list...
