Tag: Pregnancy
How to Survive When You’re Solo Parenting and Pregnant
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...
Honoring the Memory of Children Lost on Our “Forever Loved” Wall
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...
Calling all Moms and Dads… Just VOTE! It’s Patriotic!
Confession time. I'm a recovering politics and news junkie. So, I am refreshed to find myself in a place where politics is to be...
My IVF Story: From Denial to Hope
My infertility story is best summed up by one word: denial.
I had to face that denial when I was 28. My husband and...
What’s the Deal with a Doula?
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...
An Open Letter To My Friends Without Kids
Hi friend,
I miss you. It's hard when I don't get to see you as much as I used to.
I remember my first pregnancy like...
What I Packed in My Hospital Bag and What Was Actually...
There is no shortage of hospital bag lists on Pinterest and blogs. After comparing several and seeing many of the same items on the...
5 Tips for Fun and Laid Back Maternity Photos
The end is near and all the typical pregnancy things have happened– my body, skin, energy levels and physical capabilities have all changed. I...
Apartment Living: Planning a Tiny Nursery
My husband and I rent a 1,000 square foot 2 bedroom apartment in University Heights. When we planned on starting a family we decided...