Pregnancy

As I waddled into the third trimester of my fourth pregnancy, I failed the dreaded one-hour glucose test for gestational diabetes. It took me by surprise, since I passed the test with my previous three pregnancies. Several people reassured...

I was never a day dreamer. I did not start planning my wedding as soon as I hit puberty. I did not have a timeline in mind to have exactly 3 kids by the time I turned 30. I...

This year has been an interesting one. Among a million other things, we welcomed our third child, an adorable, healthy, sweet-as-can-be, happy accident. Yes, she was the complete product of a simple careless night. And if anyone remembers from...

Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be pregnant during a pandemic. I mean, the last time there was a pandemic was 100 years ago! This is all uncharted territory for modern times. It's already been quite...

Babywearing was a term I first heard about back in 2013 when I became pregnant with our son. Babywearing is the practice of wearing your baby or toddler in a sling or carrier. I think I was destined to...

Bloom: An Event for New and Expectant Moms is coming to Collin County and we want to see YOU there! Presented by City Moms Blog Network and Hosted by Our Sister Sites The Facts Who :: all Collin County mamas (you do not have...

As the holiday season approaches, I always feel a little bit more thankful for what I have and the blessings that have come into my life in tiny human form.  While my firstborn made me a mother, my second child...

A few weeks ago, a TV personality mocked women in the military. Specifically, he ridiculed maternity flight suits, implying that women having uniforms that fit correctly negatively impacts America’s combat readiness. While military leaders were quick to point out...