It’s no secret that the body changes during pregnancy and postpartum. But just because some of the changes (such as peeing your pants or having back pain) are extremely common, it doesn’t mean they should be accepted as your...
We’re in the midst of one of my favorite times of the year — wedding season. And as someone who absolutely loves attending weddings, I’m beyond excited for three family members and friends who are getting hitched this year! Over the past...
It has been 4 solid years since we have had a newborn. Most families I know had children relatively close, within 1-3 years of each other, so I was not surprised when we realized that we had become the outlier. Trying...
Have you ever felt overwhelmed walking into a baby store? Do you suddenly feel short of breath, confused, and like you don't have a clue, so you may as well just stop trying to be a great parent now?...
I agonized over this decision. I didn't want surgery if I didn't need it. And I appreciated the lack of pressure from my doctor. Medically, she said the result of labor would probably be the same as my first and end in C-section. But it might not, so it was up to me.
Until recently, I had never imagined a life without continuous birth control. When I started birth control, I was 19 and in college. My doctor prescribed it and told me the pill was the easiest method to control my...
Moms everywhere agree: Pumping sucks! It can be painful at first, it's time-consuming, and it can be hard to find a comfortable, discreet place to do it. And the cleaning — there are so many parts to clean!
When my...
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...
The nursery is being transformed. This room, formerly awash with blues, greens, and monster stickers on the wall, now boasts pink accents and flowers. Tiny dresses are hanging in the closet. For the last year it has lain dormant,...
There are some moments in life that make me hold my baby longer and tighter than usual. A news story about a tragedy. A commercial about a cause. You know those moments. That story that makes your heart ache...
SEASON 02: WICKED GOOD PREGNANCY | EPISODE 02
Fertility and Family Building Support with Resolve New England
Welcome back listeners! On this week’s episode of our Wicked Good Pregnancy series, we are discussing fertility and family building support with Resolve New...
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...
In Case You Missed It..
My Kid Is Not On the Honor Roll — and I...
It's that time of year again. School graduations and parent-teacher conferences and awards ceremonies occur, and suddenly social media is flooded with pictures of...
