I was a freshman in high school taking a speech and debate class. Teams of two would take a topic and debate a team...
My first day back at work after 13 weeks at home with my daughter, I headed into the office wearing nicer clothes and more...
When I was pregnant last year, I showed several early warning signs that I would be an unlucky mother with postpartum depression and anxiety:...
The story of your birth is your favorite bedtime story. The best part is the end, when I crawled up onto the bed on...
We are not trying anymore. For ten years, my body has been trying to create a miracle. When we first started, we were decidedly...
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Bleeding during pregnancy. If you are anything like me, seeing blood come from your vagina while pregnant is enough to send you into a...
One morning, I groaned and grabbed my stomach on the way to the bathroom. My son, looking very concerned, asked “what happened mommy?,” and...
Pregnancy brings with it a lot of changes, which is to be expected when you're growing a human in under 10 months. Change is...
Sushi. Wine. Kitty Litter. Lunch meat. Runny eggs. Rare steak. Know this list? If you’ve been pregnant, you probably do. It’s just a few...
"Four kids." Ten years ago, when my husband and I sat side by side in premarital counseling and the counselor asked each of us...
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,...
I had a miscarriage 5 days ago. I didn't have cramps, I didn't bleed, and I had no clue. I went to my doctor,...
This post discusses experiences related to trying to conceive (TTC). Please take care while reading, especially if this topic is sensitive for you.
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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...
