I began thinking about the birth of my second baby almost immediately after the birth of my first.  Her birthday empowered me.  It made me a mother, and gave life to a love in my heart like no other....
In honor of Infant Loss Awareness Day I could think of nothing more fitting than a collaboration written by those who have experienced the loss of a child first-hand. I never realized how large this club was until becoming a...
He has what, now? The words seemed to hang in the air around me as the doctor continued his assessment. I was as stunned by his announcement as I was by the casual way he said it: "Your baby will...
Three has been my favorite number for as long as I can remember. I pick 3 on any type of lottery game, and anytime someone says "pick a number 1 through....." I pick 3. Since elementary school I remember...
Let's be honest, work isn't exactly the first thing that goes through your mind when you find yourself staring at a positive pregnancy test. But maybe it's the fifteenth? Or the eighty-third? It doesn't matter when it crosses your mind, it just matters that...
I have this friend. When I met her at my daughter's dance class last year, I immediately classified her as "The One Who Has It All Together." As if her trendy haircut, perfectly procured outfits, and sleek black sedan weren't...
Bloom 2018 is going to be the best one yet! We've brought back some favorites from last year and discovered some new resources for our mamas! All moms are welcome - join us!  Who:: Bloom is geared towards moms of...
Well, it happened. Our first child lulled us into a false sense of security, and we decided to have another. After spending much time laying in bed (thanks, morning sickness) while my toddler watches episode after episode of Daniel...
*This post was originally written in 2019. I had about 15 minutes to mentally prepare for my emergency c-section.  It's a lot to process.  I was about to meet my daughter - yay! I was minutes away from not being...
The floor was soft, but stable beneath my body. Eyes closed, I laid there counting to 10 as I breathed in and to 10 again as I breathed out. My husband sat on the bench at the foot of...
At the insistence of my husband, I agreed to take a pregnancy test (but not until after inhaling my second muchaco of the night). He had picked up the test on his way home after being tipped off by...
When the traditional way to grow your family doesn't work for you, it can send your brain spinning. There are so many other options out there, ranging from IUI to adoption. How do you choose which one will work...

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