Pregnancy + Postpartum

I'll never forget the boom-boom-boom of the sonogram machine. The heartbeat was there, but I immediately knew it was slow. Too slow, for a baby toward the end of its first trimester. The look on the ultrasound tech's face said it...

It's no secret that pregnancy and motherhood can drastically alter a woman's body. Weight gain, stretch marks, saggy breasts...there are countless ways your body might change after having kids. It's true that some of us weren't exactly slender pre-tot,...

Bloom is an annual City Moms Blog Network event for new and expecting moms, hosted by local area Moms Blogs throughout the country. Bloom events feature local businesses who cater to moms, guest speakers, and lots of swag. I...

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...

“Sleep when the baby sleeps.” - Says, EVERYONE!  You finally got your baby sleeping independently in their crib. Yay! I am slow clapping over here for you but now, what? What if I told you that you could finally do...

World Breastfeeding Week was not too long ago. It is a wonderful celebration of women feeding their babies in the most natural and (arguably) the healthiest way possible. However, breastfeeding might not work for all. When I had my baby,...

If you’ve had a baby recently, or if you have friends having babies, you’ve probably heard of Meal Train. This website helps friends and family coordinate meal deliveries for people who have experienced a recent life change (a birth,...

Spring is finally in the air, and with it comes some of my very favorite things: delightful temperatures, blossoming plants, fresh food, outdoor festivals. But with the dawn of this beautiful time of year also come some of my...

Four years ago, Preemie Awareness Day (November 17th) was just another day. While our oldest daughter, Charleigh June, was considered early-term at 36+6 and spent time in the NICU, she wasn't truly classified as a preemie. That all changed...

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...