Tag: Pregnancy

They Found Me: Thoughts on Becoming a Mother

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There are a few precious things in life that transform us. Moments where there is a distinct "before" and "after." Where you can feel...

Are You Having a Boy or a Girl?

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Now that I’m well into the third trimester of pregnancy, it is quite obvious that I am expecting. It seems like everyone will comment...

Why I Am Enjoying My Second Pregnancy More Than My First

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I’m currently pregnant with my second daughter, due at the end of August. My other daughter will turn 7 this fall, so it’s been...

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...

My Pregnancy Experience During A Pandemic

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We are in this together. It’s the phrase I’ve heard 1,000 times. It’s the phrase that supposed to sustain us, to get us through. And...

If I Ever Think About Pregnancy Again, I’m Going to Read...

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Soon, I will have four kids ages almost five and under. Considering we are ending with a surprise 4th (from twins!) and the fact...

Getting Through a Touch-and-Go Pregnancy

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You know those perfect moments that are special at the time but they become even more precious because of what happens next? I experienced this...

How to Eat a High-Protein Vegetarian Diet

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“How do you get protein?” If you’re a vegetarian (or vegan), you have heard this question more than a time or two. I always respond...

Preparing for Baby #2: Waiting, Planning, Dreaming

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Nesting Newborn clothes are washed and tucked away in my childhood dresser.  The crib is assembled and the room is freshly painted in a shade...

9 Ways Your Second Pregnancy is Different than Your First

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There is just something magical about a first pregnancy. You’re experiencing so many firsts and on the verge of life in a whole new...