Dear (soon-to-be) Mama, Whew. Take a breath. You just received a life-changing phone call, a call that quite literally felt like a needle popping...
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...
I am a 38-year-old woman, and I want to have another baby, but I’m not getting pregnant again. I’ve been trying for a year...
I will be the first to admit that I am an emotional hoarder.  I literally keep anything and everything I think has some kind...
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...
National Infertility Awareness Week is April 21st-29th. Many people are unaware of this awareness week due to the lack of openness many people have...
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...
In honor of National NICU month, I've chosen to share my story as a NICU baby.  This is the story of a NICU experience...
5. The loneliness. It's hard to connect with other adults, even other moms.  It seems like everyone's got their opinion, and no matter who...
The term "chemical pregnancy" refers to a pregnancy loss that occurs so early that there is only the chemical reaction from the positive pregnancy...
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...
When I announced my pregnancy last year, a number of people—mostly strangers—reacted to the news with a peculiar and somewhat rude question: “Don’t you think...
  There was a lot about my first pregnancy I wasn't ready for. I hated the new limitations on my body, and had a hard...
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Celebrating 5 Years of Indy Moms Book Club

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They say time flies when you’re having fun, and that couldn’t be more true because for the last five years, I’ve found a group...