Tag: Pregnancy

The Itch that Saved my Baby’s Life:: Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy

After two healthy, uneventful pregnancies I never imagined that an itch I felt in the middle of the night would lead me to fighting...

Maternal Mental Health:: When Depression Hits Before Giving Birth

I found out I was pregnant in a bathroom at Starbucks. I didn’t know if I wanted to be a mom.  You’ll want to have...

My Mixed Feelings Around Expecting A Boy

What's behind the mixed feelings a mother has when she finds out the sex of her baby? Sometimes, it's grief, fear, and uncertainty about...

From Pregnancy to Motherhood, You Will Need Support

If you are pregnant right now, you know what a magical and exhausting time is coming your way. Sure, you can eat burritos and...

The Most Complete Program for a Healthy Pregnancy

The youngest of my children is 4 years old, and I feel abundantly grateful to have been blessed with three babies in five years....

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...

Six Survival Tips for Moving with a Toddler While Pregnant

I am by no means a moving expert, but I have moved every 3-4 years of my life since I was born. So, I've...

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...

A Tale of Two Ta-Tas :: Bras from Pregnancy to Nursing...

Contributor Lindsay shares her struggle to find the right bra during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and after weaning, and gives advice on bra shopping