People say that no two births are the same. And in my case, it's been very true. Thirteen years ago, my first baby was monitored...
It took us almost three years to get pregnant with our daughter Madison. Three years of shots, fertility treatments, tears, IVF, IUI, miscarriages, heartbreak, and...
When I was six, I convinced my little brother to join my club. For his contribution of nine dollars, he could be vice-president, while...
For couples who have experienced infertility or loss while trying to have a baby, or for same-sex couples that want a biological child of...
My husband and I aren't particularly religious. We don't go to church and we rarely refer to God in our home. If anything, we...
I have been breastfeeding for two years, with only a 3 month break between. Before you give me an overwhelming hand clap, let me...
When my husband and I were discussing when to try for baby number two again, I promised I wouldn’t put too much pressure on...
I decided to wean at 2:00 AM. At 1:00 AM, I woke up in a fit of chills; blankets pulled tight around me while...
Warning: When you have a baby, you are expected to be instantly thrilled, overjoyed, and/or . In the early weeks after my daughter was...
You've probably heard the phrase "crunchy mom." Some are loud and proud of their natural mom lifestyle, while the moms on the other end...
Indiana University Health and the Indianapolis Colts have partnered to provide HALO SleepSlack Swaddles to parents of babies born at Indiana University Health hospitals,...
If you are pregnant and considering a home birth, this post is for you. Many people in the mainstream may have a terrible opinion...
When you make the decision to grow your family, it can be extremely exciting. Along with that, you may have a growing list of...
As a chronic people pleaser, “just accept the help” in the postpartum period feels like asking me if I’d like to clear spider webs...

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