Tag: new mom

What does it mean to live authentically in the age of social media? People used to live their lives behind closed doors. Before the age...

I remember the snuggles. The baby smells. How his tiny little head fit perfectly under my chin. I remember his tiny cries and how...

There is indescribable magic in the power of vulnerability and conversation. So why does the topic of mental health feel like a four letter...

I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy in August of 2015.  The first few months I was so overwhelmed by the love, lack...

When I had my first child, I remember holding her on my chest while the doctor stitched me up (thank you, oh blessed epidural)...

Flash back six months and you’ll see me scrambling in a totally Type-A attempt to prepare for the arrival of my first baby. My...

Attention moms and moms-to-be: we are so excited to announce our next event that is just for you!  Presented by Iowa City Moms Blog...

"You look like you are ready ANY day now!" said everyone. At 37 weeks, I Fully Agree. But random strangers started telling me that I looked...