I gave birth to my third baby in the middle of a pandemic. Upon arriving at the hospital already in our masks, my husband...
Breastfeeding didn't feel natural to me. Both my daughters latched on, but I personally could not continue. It was me. I couldn't do it....
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...
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...
I'm 39 weeks pregnant with my third baby. I'm tired, I'm achy, I'm overwhelmed, and I'm emotional. I don't know if these symptoms are...
It’s hard to believe that I’m even writing the word, “pandemic.” That’s something I never in my wildest dreams thought I would be living...
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 started knitting a blanket in early 2017. Just something to do while watching TV and if I had nothing else going on. No...
Preparing to have a baby can be a nerve-racking time for every mom-to-be, filled with anticipation, birth plans, and packing the hospital bag. Lately,...
During my first pregnancy, I didn't give a C-section much thought. I was consumed by all things pregnancy, nurseries, tiny onesies, and baby names....
Before I jump in, I want to say that this series shares my personal, individual experience, and feelings for the childbirth that I want....
I always knew that I didn't want to know the gender of my future babies. It truly is one of the purest joys in...
Breastfeeding. Yes, it has extreme benefits. From nutrition to bonding, I wouldn’t trade my experiences with my boys for anything. But is there a darker side...
Breastfeeding is one of those terms that almost everyone (male or female) are familiar with. While everyone knows what the term means, not everyone...
In + Around Indy
Indianapolis Moms Guide to February Family Events
February is filled with a lot of fun family events in Indianapolis – don't let the cold and snow keep you from experiencing the...
