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...
The lights are dim, and the house is finally quiet after a busy day of visitors. I turn on the water and watch as...
Welcome to the word vomit version of my most recent birth story, well, more birth recovery. Buckle up. We all envision that perfect, blissful,...
At my son’s first checkup, our pediatrician joked to my daughter, who is just shy of 15 months older, “How do you feel that...
I'm 39 weeks pregnant with my third baby. I'm tired, I'm achy, I'm overwhelmed, and I'm emotional. I don't know if these symptoms are...
I was a freshman in high school taking a speech and debate class. Teams of two would take a topic and debate a team...
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends sharing a room with a baby for the first six months of the baby's life.
We did not even...
During my first pregnancy, my husband and I signed up for a generalized childbirth class that our hospital offered. It took place over the...
I have always been a dreamer. I love a good goal setting session, a vision board, or just a few hours alone with my...
I write this with mixed emotions as my year of pumping sweet liquid gold is coming to a close. I am sitting here in...
I have been breastfeeding for two years, with only a 3 month break between. Before you give me an overwhelming hand clap, let me...
But, the not so obvious benefit to 13 years between kiddos is the opportunity to learn from my mistakes. This, my friends, is the golden ticket. A crystal ball, if you will.
Eight months ago, I sat in a room with a psychologist, and even though I knew where the conversation was leading, hearing the words...
Behind every adorable, squishy, prized newborn is a woman learning how to tackle her new role of Mom. Don't forget about her.
I have a...

























