Tag: family building
Another Baby at 38: Sorting Through my Big Feelings
As an older mom and a fertility specialist, I really wish getting pregnant was how they show it in the movies - lots and...
The Age Gap :: Perks and Pitfalls
After having my first child at 23, I had no plans for her to have a sibling right away. The narrative I aspired to...
Searching for Clarity:: Should We Have a Third Baby?
Should we have a third baby or is our family complete? This is a dilemma I struggle with, and I know many moms can...
I Think I’m Done Having Kids, But I’ll Miss A Few...
I hate being pregnant. It's uncomfortable, it takes over my entire being, it makes me absolutely miserable at times, and the grand finale is...
The Ache for Another Baby:: Coming to Terms with Waiting
August 2019 marks the month my son turns 1.5 years old. I dread this month because he will soon be approaching 2, then I...
Seeking Double XX Chromosomes and Wildest Dreams
My first baby had a penis.
As luck would have it, so did my second baby.
While these babies were relatively cute and fulfilled all the...
What No One Told Me About Having Irish Twins
I remember the day like it was yesterday. The birth of my third child, Deacon, was a scary one. He was premature at 35...
My Husband Got a Vasectomy :: Coming to Terms With Being...
Sometimes I look for two pink lines.
Sometimes I feel phantom kicks that I hope are real.
Sometimes I hope that a day late means more...
We Want to Have a Baby, but My Husband is Infertile
My husband and I have been trying off and on for years to have a baby, without success. When you’re newlyweds {even old ones...