Pregnancy + Postpartum

October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day.  Nearly one in four pregnancies do not go full-term and we feel the loss of those babies no matter "how far along you were."  It is often a lonely feeling...

Bringing home a new baby can be such an exciting time, but also exhausting and emotional for a new mom. Even if you have kids, you may have forgotten the overwhelming first few weeks home from the hospital (they...

When I was pregnant with my first baby, everyone talked about labor and delivery.  It was all warnings and just-you-waits and will-you-get-an-epidural and contractions and this-is-how-you-push.  No one...and I mean no one prepared me for what happens after the...

Lately, I've been grappling with the idea of wanting another child. I love my 4-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter. Every day, they bring a new experience that keeps me and my husband on our toes. So, if life is...

Since I birthed my first offspring in early 2014, I've been suffering from a severe case of #mombrain. It hasn't always been this way, I swear. I used to have a memory like an elephant. I'd remember names and...

I’ve been a mother for nearly 7 years to three beautiful children.  For some that may sound like a long time, and for others you realize how quickly it can fly by.  That’s the only excuse I have for why...

One child was so fun, we decided to have another one. This time, we feel a little more prepared. We know how to change diapers and feed the baby (FED is best), and we have all of the necessary...

Who am I?  That is a great question; and when I figure that out, I’ll let you know. Until then, I will tell you what tribes I hang out with and what I spend my energy on. Because like most of...

You're Invited #AtlMBBloom19 Who :: Atlanta area mothers (you do not have to be expecting to attend!) What :: An afternoon of socialization, delicious food, educational resources, giveaways and swag, and connecting  with local resources and baby/mom focused businesses. Where :: Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool...

When my son was born, I thought that the emergency c-section was going to be the toughest part. I remember I called our moms and said I was going in for delivery early, my son's heartbeat was irregular and...