There I was, dropping off a meal at a brand new momma’s home and staring at her sweet bundle of joy. Her little one...
By some miracle, the house is quiet. My daughter sleeps hard as the shades in her windows block out the afternoon sun. In the...
Carrie Underwood came under criticism in 2018 for remarks she made during an interview with Redbook. When asked if she wanted a large family,...
*The following was written in September 2016, two weeks after giving birth. Whereas I am currently past the emotional turmoil described, I still felt...
Halloween. Pumpkins. Candy ... OH MY!!
Did you know that it takes 400 jumping jacks to work off ONE fun-sized Nestle Crunch Bar?? That's nearly...
Conversations with mom friends can be insightful and helpful. Actually, I’ve found my mom friends to be instrumental in my survival throughout this first...
Although miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant mortality have occurred throughout history, it wasn’t until 1988 that President Ronald Reagan designated the month of October to...
I feel compelled to start this post about infertility with a much needed, “I’m sorry.”
I’ve requested stories of women who’ve struggled with infertility, and...
“The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness. When you become a mother, you are no longer the center of your own universe. You relinquish...
After my daughter was born, I was afraid I wasn't going to be able to continue breastfeeding exclusively once I returned to work. I...
When I think back to my time using a breast pump with my first child, my memories are pretty ho hum at best. Mostly,...
As a military spouse, I’ve been conditioned to expect bumps in the road. Changes are inevitable, everything is taken with a grain of salt,...
Military Lifestyle
How Military Life Quietly Rewires the Nervous System
This big, beautiful military life doesn’t just shape where you live or how you plan your year; it shapes your nervous system. Over time,...
