The Fear
For some, it’s snakes or spiders. For others, it’s heights, flying, or enclosed spaces.
For me, it was pregnant bellies and childbirth.
The idea of touching a friend or relative’s bump did not fill me with warmth and wonder.
It made...
Although miscarriage is becoming less stigmatized to talk about, we still have no idea how to handle it. It's a form of loss and grief that somehow seems less legitimate sometimes. But that doesn’t make it any less painful....
As an older mom and a fertility specialist, I really wish getting pregnant was how they show it in the movies - lots and lots of sex and boom! A positive pregnancy test, and everyone is thrilled! But the...
When my husband and I adopted, we knew we were entering an unfamiliar world. Even knowing that so much would be unknown, we wholeheartedly chose to enter this journey to become parents. And this world of adoption was full...
2020
It was an interesting year to say the least. As a nation we’ve suffered in so many ways; as a planet we’ve experienced loss, extreme heartache and indescribable anxiety. But under all that pain, there have also been good...
So you found out you're pregnant! Congratulations! However it came to be, pregnancy is a magical time. You form this special connection with the growing baby inside you that nothing else will ever compare to. As I am sure...
Pregnancy comes with SO many questions, even for veteran moms. Add in a global pandemic, and life can just feel down right scary when you're getting ready to welcome a little one into this crazy world. There are many...
So you had a baby. Congrats! All of a sudden your life becomes sleepless nights, feeds every few hours, jumping at every noise and snort, juggling older children’s needs and their adjustment to a new baby, struggling to find...
October 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, where we honor the moms who have lost babies to miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, or the death of a newborn.
I had different plans. I had nearly accepted that having a “traditional”...
Pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding are all amazing feats women accomplish with their bodies. To grow and birth an actual human and then provide that human with food that she makes herself are miracles that should be celebrated. And while...
Houston Guides + Resources
Indoor Playgrounds & Arcades in Southeast Houston
While cooler weather is {hopefully} right around the corner, and there are no shortage of beautiful parks and outdoor spaces to enjoy around Houston,...
