Pregnancy + Postpartum

Most people’s story of infertility begins when they can’t get pregnant. Mine started because I could. In 2004 my bank accounts were empty, my credit cards maxed out, and I hadn’t yet found a job for the next school year.  Suddenly...

Bloom :: An Event for New and Expecting Moms #AtlMBBloom17 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, pampering, and connecting  with local resources and...

Meal trains are all the rage lately. I understand why. New babies, deaths, and sickness all have an enormous impact on families. It's nice for the community to be able to rally behind them. Admittedly, there was no train...

When I became pregnant with my oldest (almost twenty-years ago, gulp) I was still a baby myself! I took a home pregnancy test but didn’t believe the results. Can you say “naïve?” When I went to my OB appointment, I...

Discovering Portraits Some of my fondest childhood memories revolve around a box. It wasn’t just any old box, but it was a box full of memories. Every time I visited my grandmother’s house she would let me pull her big...

Did you know getting your flu shot can potentially save lives? Immunologists refer to a term called “herd immunity” or “community immunity.” Meaning if a majority of the population is vaccinated against a specific illness, like the flu, it can reduce...

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...

One of the toughest decisions a parent of an infant or toddler will make is finding the right preschool and care for their little one. With dozens of options, it can be hard to find the perfect fit for...

As moms, we wear many hats in our households: From head nurse to top chef to pep talk giver to personal shopper. We are basically superwoman. One of the more daunting roles we assume is making health insurance choices...

We've all seen them. Precious photos of squishy little newborns, propped up on their elbows in hats or big bows. As I waited for my little guy, one of the things I looked forward to was getting newborn pictures taken...