Tag: Pregnancy
They Found Me: Thoughts on Becoming a Mother
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?
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
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
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
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...
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
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
“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
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
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...