In part one of this series, I discussed the childbirth of my firstborn and how it colored my postpartum experience. It has also played...
I got pregnant with my firstborn in 2018. No sooner had I seen two pink lines than the comments started. A couple of the...
This is the first in a series "Indy Mom Strong", profiling mothers who have overcome obstacles and struggles in the midst of motherhood. Share your...
September is National NICU Awareness Month which is designed to honor families experiencing a stay in the neonatal intensive care unit and the health professionals...
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...
I have had two pregnancies, deliveries, recoveries, and children. The two experiences could not be more different from one another. There’s lots of room...
Above my couch, the decor mocked me: “It’s so good to be home.”
I tried remembering what life was like when I had made that...
The term "chemical pregnancy" refers to a pregnancy loss that occurs so early that there is only the chemical reaction from the positive pregnancy...
My son Teddy and I had trouble breastfeeding from the start. He wouldn't latch in the hospital despite my receiving help from three different...
The story of your birth is your favorite bedtime story. The best part is the end, when I crawled up onto the bed on...
My three children were born by caesarean section. The first was an emergency c-section at midnight, and the second and third were scheduled. But...
What is Postpartum Preeclampsia?
Mixing two seemingly oxymoronic pronouns, the term "postpartum preeclampsia" doesn't sound possible. How can you have a pre-condition post-pregnancy?
While not medical...
If breastfeeding is so natural, why doesn’t it come naturally? I think about this question daily. I am 5 weeks into breastfeeding my newborn...
To My Postpartum Self,
I know things feel heavy. Your body. Your mind. Your reality. Even the lightness of a tiny, precious baby upon your...
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Indianapolis Moms Guide to July Family Events
It’s July, and we are so excited for everything going on in Indianapolis and surrounding areas this month! Check out our guide to July...
