As I write this, my son is turning 5. I’m not quite sure how to sum it up, but having a son has exceeded what I ever thought it would be. If you know me at all, I am...
In general, pregnancy can be fraught with worry and anxiety — from labor and delivery concerns to ensuring that you have everything prepared and in its place before baby comes. But add the term "high-risk pregnancy" into the mix,...
I am so very fortunate to have two incredible children. Twins, in fact! One boy and one girl. The ideal scenario, people constantly tell me. They truly are my pride and joy, and I couldn’t love them more.
With their...
According to Mayo Clinic, about 10 to 20 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. It is something no one tells you about when you're first trying to get pregnant, at least no one told me, anyway. But I...
For all my fellow moms and dads who are members of the Rainbow Baby Club: This post is for you.
If you've never experienced a pregnancy loss, chances are the term "rainbow baby" might not be familiar to you. If...
There they are — those two pink lines you’ve been waiting for! You’ve been dreaming about being pregnant, and it’s finally happened! But now what??
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed as a first-time mom when you first see that positive...
Becoming a mother is such a beautiful experience. We spend so much time decorating the baby’s room, packing our hospital bag, and making sure we have everything we believe the baby will need during those first few months.
When the...
Infertility. A word no one wants to hear, especially when it applies to themselves. Conceiving a baby is supposed to be easy... and fun! You fall in love, get married, decide you're ready for kids, do the hanky panky,...
Congrats, Mama! You have a new bundle of joy on the way, and you can't wait to watch your child become a big brother or sister. Brace yourself: Nothing can prepare you for the moment your oldest child meets...
I’ve likely had endometriosis most of my life but didn’t know it. I remember having painful cramps, leg pains, and heavy periods as a teenager that caused me to miss school and extracurricular activities. At the time, my ob/gyn...
I was a nervous wreck when my wife shared with me that our next baby would be a planned home birth.
My first thought was that something is going to go terribly wrong, and we won’t be able to get...
The doctor came into the room to discuss the scans that had been done earlier that same day. He introduced himself to us, sat down, and began to go over everything. When he looked up, we made eye contact,...