My daughter was just 8 weeks old when I returned to work. Having already been through the transition from maternity leave to day care with my 3-year-old son, I knew what to expect. What I was much less prepared...
By my third pregnancy, you would think I'd have a pretty killer maternity wardrobe — but it's just not the case! My body has changed a lot (thank you, CrossFit!), and the clothes that used to fit now swim on me....
Before we get started, it seems important to mention that I’m in no way a medical professional — I’m just your average mom who’s tried a lot of things to keep my supply up while working full time. Anything...
This post is for my sister.
We have our differences, but one of the strands that ties us together is that we are both mothers. Your two boys are now entering adolescence, while I spend my days waddling around after a...
A few weeks ago my son turned 4 months old. A day later, I started a new job — and I entered a new stage of motherhood that centers around pumping. I should say that from the outset, my...
I'm certainly no expert on turning breach babies. But oh, how I tried.
At 28 weeks pregnant, it was confirmed that my second child was frank breech. We decided not to worry too much, figuring she would turn over on...
I've never seen a negative pregnancy test. I've never counted the days on the calendar, waiting and hoping, only to get my period and experience heartbreak. I don't take my temperature or keep track of my cycle. I don't...
A confession
I would have been very happy to have a whole soccer team of boys and not a girl among them. I had huge gender anxiety about my first child, and I don't think I've ever been so happy...
There is no way to prepare yourself for a pregnancy loss. When I became pregnant for the first time, the thought briefly entered my mind. But I quickly dismissed it. I was 29, healthy, and experiencing a completely normal...
In addition to September being Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, it's also Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month, a cause near and dear to my heart. This disease has profoundly affected my life.
Six years ago...
Over the last few years I've walked with a number of women who have struggled to get or stay pregnant. By going through life with these friends as they have dealt with their losses, I've learned a lot.
I've learned...
As we count down the weeks until baby number two joins us, my husband and I have been reminiscing about the newborn days. You know, that cute, squishy phase where all they do is eat, sleep, poop, pee, repeat? No toys,...
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A Mother’s Day Gift Guide :: Ideas to Celebrate Every Mom!
As Mother's Day approaches, it's time to honor the incredible women who have shaped our lives with love, wisdom, and boundless support. Whether she's...
