Tag: pregnancy
Ask the Expert: IU Health Pregnancy Care During the Crisis
Preparing to have a baby can be a nerve-racking time for every mom-to-be, filled with anticipation, birth plans, and packing the hospital bag. Lately,...
4 Reasons Why You Should Wait to Find Out Your Baby’s...
I always knew that I didn't want to know the gender of my future babies. It truly is one of the purest joys in...
My Pregnancy Announcement: Part II
When I found out I was pregnant, my Mom found out she had endometrial cancer. I was a first-time mom full of hope and...
A Lesson in Pregnancy: How to Support to a Friend Struggling...
When I found out I was pregnant with my second child, a lot of emotions came rushing in: fear, happiness, relief, and sadness.
I was...
Motherhood: A Story of a Bereaved Mother
When I dreamt of my motherhood, I felt a baby in my arms, saw a closet full of tiny clothes and heard distant cries...
My Pregnancy Announcement: Part I
Recently, I was over the moon excited to announce to my family that I was pregnant with my first child. They were all coming...
When Your Heart Needs Time to Catch Up
Did you know you can get pregnant like 2.3 seconds after a miscarriage while you’re still sad and overwhelmed and grieving? Yeah.... well, apparently...
Being Fulfilled. What If Being a SAHM Is All I’m Supposed...
I have always been a dreamer. I love a good goal setting session, a vision board, or just a few hours alone with my...
Can We Stop Scaring Pregnant Women Yet?
Sushi. Wine. Kitty Litter. Lunch meat. Runny eggs. Rare steak. Know this list? If you’ve been pregnant, you probably do. It’s just a few...
Why I Chose Not to Announce My Pregnancy on Social Media
The stick turning pink or in my case, the phone call from the nurse telling me I was pregnant after 2 long years of...
We Aren’t Supposed to Talk About This
A fellow blogger recently posted a meme: "Whatever you're most scared to write about...write that."
I saw that and thought, wow, how appropriate: It reinforced...
To Track or Not to Track: Why I Deleted My Fertility...
When my husband and I were discussing when to try for baby number two again, I promised I wouldn’t put too much pressure on...
Today Was My Due Date: Coming To Terms with Stillborn Loss
Today I was supposed to have a baby. I’m supposed to be 40 weeks pregnant—uncomfortable, nervous, excited. I’m supposed to be preparing my home...
When Pregnancy Isn’t All Roses: Tips to Survive What No One...
Ok, let’s get real for a second. Regardless of what your Aunt Sally may have told you, or how great Beyonce looked in her...