In many ways, my life thus far has been a tale of two cities. I grew up in the Bronx, surrounded by diversity, yet in my tiny little enclave of a neighborhood, everyone looked like me. We were okay...
I have often said that I wouldn't wish infertility on my worst enemy. It is an agony and uncertainty that easily begins to consume you and your life. It's a pain, I can't even begin to explain. And while...
To all the parents who hold the secret of the babies they lost before anyone knew - I am so sorry. You are not alone.
To all the babies no one knew…
There are so many of you. It seems that every...
The Almighty Internet is awash, dear swollen sisters, in advice about what not to say to you. Here’s an excellent guide from Parent’s Magazine, and a humorous one from from Babble. The advice is pretty good. Really.
I agree with 95% of...
This post is part of a sponsored relationship with TriHealth. We are thankful for their partnership in helping us share a variety of childbirth experiences with local moms. A special thank you to Ashley and Mark Ritchie for sharing...
My husband's flannel shirts. Oversized sweaters. Stretch pants. Tall, flat boots.
This was my pregnancy uniform.
When I was pregnant with my daughter, I didn't want anyone to know. Not because of work, although I didn't want them to know right...
I am part of two clubs that pregnant and new mothers don't ever wish to join: the long-first-labor club and the postpartum depression club. My husband and I did 54 hours of labor, mostly alone. Afterward, I developed postpartum depression,...
We had an amazing time hanging out with all of the local new and expecting Moms at our 2nd annual Bloom event this past Saturday. Words can not describe how grateful we are to the moms who allowed us...
Disclosure:: BLOOM is a sponsored event, made possible by partnerships with the companies mentioned in this post, however we would not work with a business we did not feel brought value to our readers and we are very excited...
Two lines.
And not just ANY two lines.
Two life-changing little lines. I'm talking about the ones that show up on a home pregnancy test. You wait, barely breathing, staring as the first line pops up. And then... a second line,...
In + Around Cincinnati
Cincinnati Spring Break Staycation {Oh, the Places We’ll Go}
This year for spring break, we are planning on staying home, minus a weekend at the in-laws' to celebrate Easter. We are looking forward...
