Tag: pregnancy
The Not So Glamorous Side to Childbirth…Stuff I Wish They Told...
"Just don’t forget disposable underwear and pads the size of your arm."
That was what I led with when talking about the not so glamorous...
Experiencing Loss in the Form of a Chemical Pregnancy
The term "chemical pregnancy" refers to a pregnancy loss that occurs so early that there is only the chemical reaction from the positive pregnancy...
PCOS Awareness: It Doesn’t Get to Win
I remember hearing the words like it was yesterday. " We believe the issues you are having are a result of PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome."...
Who’s on First?
We recently shared the news with friends and family that we expecting a baby, expanding our family to five (six, if you count the...
Tales of a Working, Nursing Mama
Let’s talk about breastfeeding. Every mama’s experience is totally different even between their own children (I know mine were completely different!) Put working a...
Miscarriage and the Stage of “Not Knowing”
I could be having a miscarriage right now. The hard part is – I don’t know. I don’t know if everything could possibly be...
Bloom :: An Event for New and Expectant Moms {Recap}
Disclosure: This event would not have been possible without our amazing sponsors. Thank you so much to The Hatch for allowing us to host...
When Mother Nature Has A Different Plan For You
Oh my goodness, the pressure seems like it's increasing. I truly dislike traveling to the grocery store. I feel like a whale. It use...
Miscarriage Part 2: The Letter
I had a miscarriage on December 23, 2016 at 13 weeks pregnant. I found out when I went in for my ultrasound. For 45...
No Days Off
My friend recently said to me, "I forget your pregnant because you never act like it."
It would be great to take this as a...
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...
If Breast is Best, Fed is Even Better
I felt sick to my stomach reading a blog post this week from a mother who wanted to breastfeed, was breastfeeding, but didn't realize...
What a Mom Looks Like
What do you picture when you hear the word, "mom?" Perhaps you picture yourself or the mom you wished you resembled a bit more....
Expecting the Unexpected: The Shock of a Surprise Baby
A little less than 3 years ago, my husband and I decided that we were ready to start a family. I came off birth...