Moments with Mothers Mom of twins shares IVF success story: "A crazy amount of science and a whole lot of love" Stephen and I ‘properly’ met when we were 22, young and carefree, living our best lives. Coincidentally we both attended the same college...
Moments with Mothers Mom of 4 publishes new picture book to remind Moms they are not alone I see this as my way of supporting fellow Moms by making them ‘feel seen' and remind them that they are not alone.
Moments with Mothers Making a birth plan is a good idea, being ready to change it is an even better one I repeat this advice to all my pregnant friends, make your plans but be ready to change them.
Moments with Mothers I never realized that home birth was taboo until I chose that path During my first pregnancy I sought out out-of-hospital midwives. I never realized it was very taboo to consider a home birth.
Moments with Mothers After returning to work, I was running to the mother’s room to pump breastmilk twice a day. After returning to work, I was running to the mother’s room to pump breastmilk twice a day.
Moments with Mothers The biggest thing I learned while breastfeeding is that I really needed a lactation consultant. The biggest thing I learned while breastfeeding is that I really needed a lactation consultant.
Moments with Mothers Pregnancy during a pandemic: "I feel more calm this time since life moves more slowly than usual" Despite the strange circumstances, I am calmer than in my previous pregnancy. Life moves more slowly than usual and I can also rest more.
Moments with Mothers I was relaxed and calm with a big smile during labor, thanks to the epidural! Very fortunately I did not have any complications with pregnancy or birth. I knew I wanted an epidural and am happy I got one!
Moments with Mothers We are very easy going people, having a planned C-Section with our twins was the best choice for us. Matt and I had only been together for ten months when we found out I was pregnant. A couple of years prior Matt and I met while working t...