Tag: pregnancy
I’m Done Naming Babies
After welcoming our second son last summer, I am done having babies. For many women, this decision comes with a lot of emotional weight....
A Different Perspective on Infertility
I am one in eight.
One in eight couples are affected by infertility in the United States.
If you knew me during the time of our...
Babymoon or Bust: Unexpected Lessons from Injury
This labor and recovery were going to be different and well-planned. The second baby, we got this!
I found a doula. We signed up for...
Letting Go Of Our Third Baby
It was an ordinary Sunday.
My two girls (ages 3 and 1) were giggling on the floor beside my nightstand. My husband and I were...
Forging My Own Path In Pregnancy and Birth
You've probably heard the phrase "crunchy mom." Some are loud and proud of their natural mom lifestyle, while the moms on the other end...
Three Years Later: Is the Pandemic Forever a Part of Us?
Three years.
It’s been three years since we hoarded toilet paper, sanitized groceries, made masks from scraps of cloth, and stayed inside to stay safe.
One...
I Didn’t Really Want to Be a Girl Mom
It wasn't very long after I announced my second pregnancy that the infamous question began to roll in. Was I hoping it was a...
Three Lessons To Help You Protect Your Fertility
Flashback: High school health Class. The late 1990s. Videos about abstinence and the harmful effects of drug use. Discussions about healthy eating habits revolving...
Postpartum: This I Know For Sure
Here's what I know: postpartum is this rollercoaster of chaos; one moment, you feel like you could fly and then the next, it's nothing...
Confessions of a Tired Pregnant Woman
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...
I Don’t Like Being the Pregnant Friend
This is my third pregnancy and if there is anything I've learned so far is that I despise being the pregnant friend. During my...
My Miscarriage Robbed Me of Pregnancy Bliss
When my alarm clock sounded, I was already wide awake after barely sleeping overnight. I could not have been more excited to finally see...
Shades of Becoming a Mom
Our stories are powerful. When we share them, they can help us heal and bring hope to others. The following stories highlight the unimaginable,...
The First Trimester: A Silent Suffering
I forgot how lonely the first trimester is. It's a silent suffering. Those first few weeks and months are exciting; there's so much joy...