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,...
Dear Madison,
I first picked out your name around 2009, or so. I was watching the "Suite Life of Zach and Cody" with my little brother and sister-in-law. Maddie, that would be your nick name. Your name would be Madison....
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...
Disclaimer: Always check with your health care professional to make sure the following tips are safe for you and your baby.
As a mother of almost seven and a bit on the crunchy side, I always prefer to try natural...
Dear Third Baby,
When the news of your coming arrival came, your daddy and I were taken by surprise. You were unexpected but completely loved from the beginning. Your biggest brother had prayed for you for months. And when he...
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...
I will preface this by saying that I read a lot of material on pregnancy and childbirth. I spoke with a lot of people. I asked a lot of questions. I felt as prepared as I could possibly have...
Not only does PPD affect mom's health, but it can also have a significant impact on the entire family. Because the effects of PPD can be so devastating, it is important to arm ourselves with the ability to recognize this common condition.
There are twin moms and then there are NICU twin moms and then there are premature NICU twin moms. I was the latter, diagnosed with IUGR (Intrauterine Growth Restriction) around week 26. We knew that the girls would not...
Our family just celebrated my oldest son’s 7th birthday and I find my heart in the deepest praise for how the story of my pregnancy with him in Africa continues to gift us with its teachings. His tender questioning...
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...
