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 as I have... which is...
I've given birth to three beautiful children - a boy and two girls.
My first two definitely fit the "wild child" description - full of life, energy, and love (especially the energy). They have very colorful personalities that I love...
Birth is a funny thing. It is powerful. It is amazing. It is miraculous. And above all else, it is unpredictable.
Whenever a gathering of moms or moms-to-be talks about birth, there are always different groups -- cliques, really -- that...
When I gave birth to Lucie, the nurses in the hospital referred to us as Mr. & Mrs. Hoarder. We weren't sure what we would need, so we brought everything (except the kitchen sink).
Looking back, I realize how ridiculous...
Thirty-nine days. This may seem like a random, rather simple number, but when one is trying to conceive, it seems like slllllowwwww-motion time. Thirty-nine days was the length of my most recent cycle.
In case you are unfamiliar with the...
OK, don't get me wrong. I love my kids, but I really don't like pregnancy. Unrealistically, I wish a stork brought me my baby or I could be super rich and hire a surrogate. In our society, it feels...
For most of us, the month of November represents Thanksgiving. But did you know that it's also National Adoption Month? These are two of my favorite things!
In honor of National Adoption Month, I am writing a note of thanksgiving...
I knew I just wanted a lot.
Matter of fact, when I was little, I even told my parents I would have enough kids to fill the biggest house I knew of in our town. I played pregnant and nursing...
May is Teen Pregnancy Awareness Month. Which is rather ironic to me, because in May 2004 I found out I was pregnant at the very young age of 15.
Being a teenage parent is not for the faint of heart....
When planning for a new baby to arrive there are many things you plan to do with/for your child. Maybe you want to exclusively breastfeed or you swear you will never let your toddler sleep with you.
With my first...
To What Lengths Would You Go to Save Your Dying Child?
We have all watched with hope and admiration as Eliza's parents launched the #SavingEliza campaign, raising almost two million dollars (!!!) for a cure for her rare disease - Sanfillipo...
When pregnancy rolls around, most of us expect there to be several added expenses to the budget for the next nine months. Your wardrobe should not be one of the expenses to worry about.
I’m in my second pregnancy...
Have you noticed that being pregnant is an open invitation for family, friends, and complete strangers to have free reign over your body? All of a sudden everyone on Earth is rubbing your “little Buddah belly” while doling out...
Dear Caroline,
I write this letter to future you. By the time you’re old enough to understand, you probably won’t even remember much of what life is like right this moment. You probably won’t remember the wonderful chaos of being...
In + Around Columbia
Let’s Hit the Trails :: Top 10 Kid-Friendly Hiking Spots Around...
The Midlands is home to a surprising number of family-friendly hiking trails. This fun, inexpensive, and educational hobby is a great way to wear...
