Pregnancy

My husband has uncanny timing when it comes to knocking me up. This is the third time I've been pregnant and the third time he's oh-so conveniently had a long stint away from home due to work. I can't...

A little thing about me, I have ALWAYS been an animal lover! I've fostered and adopted countless numbers of little pet companions. In fact my first furry kid was literally a from the street rescue. But, after 15 wonderful years, he...

This weeks marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, on October 15th. Twenty five percent of pregnancies do not go full-term. We feel the loss of our babies, whether it’s marked on the calendar or not, but often it can...

  First thing that comes to mind at a baby shower is a diaper, right? You can't escape it! Usually each guest is requested to bring a packet of diapers for the honored mommy-to-be in hopes to set her up the...

Two years ago I had the honor of meeting one of the sweetest, most loving, cute, incredible, strong and down right most amazing human beings. Our meeting didn’t go quite as planned, but the second I saw her I...

My infertility story is best summed up by one word: denial. I had to face that denial when I was 28. My husband and I decided that we needed to see a specialist to find out what was keeping...

As our youngest baby turned 2 years old, the conversation with my husband seemed to open up about wanting another baby. Was the timing right? Was it the right fit for our family? I thought about all of these things...

I don't know about you ladies, but I am really looking forward to fall. This heat has been getting to me lately and I am ready to cuddle up with blankets, scarves and sweaters. (Yes, I know we live...

Before I became pregnant I had never heard the word “doula,” but once I was expecting I was frequently asked if I’d be hiring one. DOULA: a woman who is trained to assist another woman during childbirth and who may...

Tiger mom,   You're out running errands day to day, Not giving a thought to what others say. Whether under your clothes they are staying to hide, Or out there in the world- we are by your side.   Like a boss you wear that teeny bikini, With your...

There is no shortage of hospital bag lists on Pinterest and blogs. After comparing several and seeing many of the same items on the “must bring” lists, I packed my hospital bag 5 weeks in advance of my due...

The end is near and all the typical pregnancy things have happened– my body, skin, energy levels and physical capabilities have all changed. I understand it’s part of the process and I’m not fighting it. However, when a friend...