Tag: health
Running and Pregnant: How I Made It Happen for Nine Months
I have been a runner much of my adult life. It started in college as a hobby and then grew into a way to...
Indy Bad Moms House Party
Am I bad mom? Are we collectively bad moms? My kids eat Mac n Cheese, cheap hot dogs, and sugary cereal. They all had...
Leaving Our Food Comfort Zones
One thing I know for sure is that toddlers aren't the most open-minded or consistent eaters. We have, actually, been pretty lucky. My son,...
Miscarriage Doesn’t Have to be Silent
I had a miscarriage 5 days ago. I didn't have cramps, I didn't bleed, and I had no clue. I went to my doctor,...
The Reality of Our World at Home: My House is a...
This is the second post in a series about reducing stress at home.
Before I dive into all of these great ideas and “Time saving...
When Your Insurance Doesn’t Cover the NICU
Oh yes. It happens.
My son, Charlie, was born at 37 weeks at a beautiful hospital in Houston, Texas. I was pre-eclamptic, but at the...
September is Craniosynostosis Awareness / Acceptence Month
Craniosynostosis is a foreign word to most, but unfortunately in our house it is one we have come to know well with our first child. One in...
The Pregnancy Condition that Almost Killed Me Postpartum {Preeclampsia Awareness}
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...
Tips for the First Half of Pregnancy from a Second-time Mom
I'm currently 21 weeks into my second pregnancy and just past the half way point! However, my first born is seven years old now, so...
Why I Chose LASIK with Price Vision Group
(Disclosure: Indianapolis Moms Blog received product or payment in exchange for this review; however, all opinions shared are those of the contributor who wrote...
“Ask Before You Touch”: Raising Kids To Understand Consent
Recently I was reading an article a mom wrote about her family rules. Some of the rules were pretty standard: clean up after yourself, finish your...
The Zika Virus – What You Need to Know
*Disclosure: I am not a trained health professional. This is information shared with me by my OBGYN as well as information from the CDC. ...
Vegetables and Protein for Picky Eaters
As a certified health coach, I frequently have parents asking me about the best ways to incorporate more vegetables and protein into their children's...
The New Jazzercise: Not Your Mama’s Workout
(Disclosure: Indianapolis Moms Blog received product or payment in exchange for this review; however, all opinions shared are those of the contributor who wrote...