When you make the decision to grow your family, it can be extremely exciting. Along with that, you may have a growing list of...
It was football season, and a decaf pumpkin spice, oversized hoodie, and ripped blue jeans were perfect complements to my newfound pregnancy glow. A...
What do you do after you’ve accepted the fact that in vitro fertilization (IVF) is your best chance of getting pregnant? If you’re like...
We’ve all had a point in our life when the ache in our hearts is unbearable. That’s how I would explain grief to someone....
My husband wanted to announce our pregnancy at 12 weeks on social media. I was 12 weeks pregnant on Father’s Day, and he had...
Celebration is a part of our lives. It is natural for us to celebrate as an expression of joy and love. We celebrate births,...
You don’t know me, but I am your friend, your coworker, a fellow room mom, or the woman taking a walk one night in...
So I have a question. When did society dictate how our birth experience is perceived? Since when do those who give birth unmedicated earn a...
It may not be a popular opinion, but I can't wait to love my postpartum body.  I'm sure there will be moments when I loathe...
Both of my children were born at IU Health North Hospital in Carmel, a little over three years apart. The birthing experiences were very...
When I started our IVF medications, I held my breath for a rainbow. Through the retrieval and transfer, I am not sure I ever...
Welcome to the word vomit version of my most recent birth story, well, more birth recovery. Buckle up. We all envision that perfect, blissful,...

A Decade of Trying

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We are not trying anymore. For ten years, my body has been trying to create a miracle. When we first started, we were decidedly...
There, I said it. I know, I know, I'm supposed to give myself grace, but it's true -- I want to lose my baby...

In + Around Indy

Wine Tasting Around Indianapolis

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I’m not going to lie – I enjoy a nice glass of wine often. Sometimes two. I like to call myself a wine tasting...