Tag: birth

I Gave Birth In The Middle of A Pandemic

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I gave birth in the middle of a pandemic. I write this as my newborn sleeps peacefully on my chest. The weight of her tiny...

Hospital Bag Checklist for You, Your Partner, and Your Baby

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Chances are, if you’re pregnant, you are somewhat like me–worrying about the future and trying to plan ahead. As I get closer and closer...

1 Year Ago Today: The Aftermath of a Traumatic Pregnancy Experience

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Dear Adrienne, Thanksgiving to me is almost as big of a milestone as your upcoming first birthday. It’s the beginning of your birth story. It’s...

Why Visiting Disney Parks is Like Giving Birth

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If you’re lucky, you get to plan. You pick an ideal time, you hope for the best, and oh, happy day, it works! You’re...

A Year of Tears: Sadness and Joy

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I’ve always been a believer in the phrase, “Everything happens for a reason”. It helped me with the ups and downs of the beginning...

Accepting the Unexpected

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"Congratulations, i'ts a healthy, big baby boy!" I held his perfect little body in my arms and embraced being a new mom for the...