Pregnancy loss is hard. My ectopic pregnancy wasn't a planned pregnancy. But it was my first, and as afraid as I was of the complete...
Just the other day, while I was perusing social media, a friend who is becoming a new mom in the next few weeks asked...
Welcome to the word vomit version of my most recent birth story, well, more birth recovery. Buckle up. We all envision that perfect, blissful,...
Feb. 3, 2017 is Wear Red for Women Day! Did you know that because of this awareness-raising initiative, nearly 300 fewer women die of...
Preparing to have a baby can be a nerve-racking time for every mom-to-be, filled with anticipation, birth plans, and packing the hospital bag. Lately,...
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 decided to breastfeed my first child, I was pretty go-with-the-flow about it. I was going to give it a go and be...
When I started our IVF medications, I held my breath for a rainbow. Through the retrieval and transfer, I am not sure I ever...
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...
Yes, I know I only have one child.
Yes, I see a bunch of absolutely beautiful families around me every day that have two, three,...
We are not trying anymore. For ten years, my body has been trying to create a miracle. When we first started, we were decidedly...
As I sit here, I am exactly 26 days away from giving birth to my second child. We are having a girl and if...
It’s 3:00 a.m.
My toddler just woke up screaming for me.
I am acutely aware of my large belly and swollen feet as I drag my...
Last week, my oldest son turned 21. Gasp! No! It can’t be! It’s hard to believe that my children are, one by one, turning...
In + Around Indy
Wine Tasting Around Indianapolis
I’m not going to lie – I enjoy a nice glass of wine. Sometimes two. I like to call myself a wine tasting enthusiast,...
