Tag: birth
I Gave Birth In The Middle of A Pandemic
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
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
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
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
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
"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...