Carey Shofner
Mommy Guilt and Bringing Home Baby
I am pregnant with my second child and just about a month away from my due date. And a new pregnancy symptom has popped up recently that I didn't anticipate. That symptom is a...
The Unsweet Truth About Gestational Diabetes
There are so many milestones we reach during pregnancy. Some good (like that first positive pregnancy test or hearing your baby's heartbeat the first time) and some scary (like holding your breath for those...
Children’s Books to Celebrate National Adoption Month
Our Adoption Story
Our adoption journey began in 2017 after two years of trying to conceive a child biologically. Adoption was always a way that my husband and I had talked about building our family,...
My Subchorionic Hemorrhage Story
Bleeding during pregnancy is always scary. No matter how much or how often or when it occurs. When I was just shy of 14 weeks, I had my first experience with a Subchorionic Hemorrhage...
My High Tech Pregnancy :: Our Embryo Adoption Story
When you think of your journey to becoming pregnant, technology may not be the first thing that comes to mind. In my case though, it was the necessary component needed to get as far...
Milk Sharing :: Our Journey Using Donated Breast Milk
Our Milk Sharing Story
There are a few different scenarios that might cause a family to seek out donor breast milk for their baby. A mother might have a medical condition that prevents her from...
5 Kids Books to Celebrate Pride Month
As many of us know, June is Pride Month. Pride month was created to commemorate the Stonewall riots in New York in 1969. During the month of June we celebrate the contributions of the...
5 Date Night Ideas For Any Type of Dad
Father's Day is almost upon us and if you're anything like me you're scrambling at the last minute to come up with an awesome gift idea. My husband doesn't so much enjoy gifts as...
My First Few Months as a Foster Parent
When we told our families that we were going to become foster parents they had concerns. For starters, Milo wasn’t even a year old when we started the process. We knew it would take...
My Infertility is Bittersweet
It's National Infertility Awareness Week and I figured, what better time to take a moment and unpack my feelings towards my infertility.
Honestly, I haven't really thought about it a lot since I became a...
5 Read Alouds You & Your Kids Will Love
If you're a parent of a school-aged child then you know that last week was Read Across America Week. For those of you who don't have school-aged kiddos, Read Across America Week coincides with Dr. Suess'...
When is the Right Time for Baby #2?
Lately, I've been asking myself ... am I ready for another baby?
Truth 1: I find myself mindlessly doodling baby names in the margins of my planner.
Truth 2: I have been caught wandering the baby aisles...
5 Simple Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids
Everyone loves a handmade gift for special holidays, but it can be an overwhelming task to take on. Below are five super easy and inexpensive crafts you can tackle with your toddler to create those perfect...
Navigating the Holidays with Family
If you’re anything like me then the moment that ring was slid onto your finger you began to envision and plan for the perfect wedding day. You daydreamed about the ins and outs of...