Trigger Warning: This piece discusses stillbirth.
She was born and buried on the cusp of spring and summer. The days had a soft warmth to them, and I would later write (and read aloud at her funeral) about feeling...
As moms we can understand that there is no greater joy than seeing our children's happiness. To see them roll over for the first time, take their first steps, or to say their first words; these are moments that...
Being pregnant for the first time means there are a lot of important things to start thinking about. Do I start saving up for college? How many newborn diapers am I really going to need? What soap is actually...
Imagine you are going on a blind date. Often the moments leading up to it can be nerve-wracking. You didn't know the guy’s name before going so you couldn't Facebook stalk him, you wonder what he will look like,...
“Wow, you’re carrying so low. Must be a boy!”
“You can’t eat that - you’re pregnant!”
“Go for a long walk and eat spicy food - that’ll make that baby come tonight!”
Pregnancy Myth or Truth
We’ve all heard them, tried them,...
So, I became a Mom at 19 years old. It was one of those “if it happens, it happens” moments. I didn't really expect to get pregnant on the first try, but I did.
I was 8 days late...