I'm in the final "push" (pun intended) of pregnancy, and I'm tired. With this being my third, I feel like I have some knowledge...
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...
  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...
When my first baby, M, was born three years ago, it was a transformational experience, one I know so many other mothers share when...
When I had my son I nursed him for about five days. Then my supply came in full force and it made it hard...
Like many women, my second pregnancy has been vastly different from my first. Yes there are more aches and pains, yes, my belly got...
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...

My Adult Therapy Blanket

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I started knitting a blanket in early 2017. Just something to do while watching TV and if I had nothing else going on. No...
"What have I done?" It's been a really long time since I've heard or thought those words. When the neighbor lady said them, it...
I was listening to the Pregnancy Confidential podcast the other day, which you should check out if you are expecting. The talks cover a...
Just the other day, while I was perusing social media, a friend who is becoming a new mom in the next few weeks asked...
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...
I'm that person you probably hate. I love being pregnant! I feel better in my clothes (for the most part), and I have really easy pregnancies...
If you are pregnant and considering a home birth, this post is for you. Many people in the mainstream may have a terrible opinion...

In + Around Indy

Indianapolis Moms Guide to August Family Events

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August is always a busy time for families in Indianapolis. Back to school and back to reality. But just because we are back to...