Pregnancy & Postpartum
Foregoing Mom Guilt Even When I Choose Myself First
When my friends tell me they feel guilty when they’re working or they worry they don’t “do enough” as a stay-at-home mom,…
I Had a Miscarriage During a Global Pandemic
Words I never imagined I’d have to type or say out loud: I had a miscarriage. And, not only did I have…
I Got the COVID Vaccine at 15 Weeks Pregnant — and the Decision Felt Impossible
“But… what if?” I’ve asked myself that question a few hundred times over the past pandemic year. We could quarantine for two…
Why Do I Look Pregnant When I’m Not? A Primer on Diastasis Recti
Why do I look like I am four months pregnant when I gave birth over a year ago? Why does it look…
Thank You, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend
In September, model and author Chrissy Teigen suffered a miscarriage during the pregnancy of her third child with husband John Legend. Teigen…
Is 2 Enough? How the Pandemic Might Change Our Plan
My husband and I have always known we want three children. I am one of two, and my husband is one of…
Why Didn’t I Think of That? :: 6 Baby Products I Wish I’d Known About Sooner
Parenthood often feels like rapid-fire problem solving — especially those first few months with a newborn. Even the most minor tasks are…
Confessions of a NICU Mom
I never anticipated it. I had a relatively easy-going, healthy pregnancy. Some nausea in the beginning, but I wasn’t violently throwing up….
You Are My Sunshine :: A Letter to My NICU Baby
You are my sunshine, My only sunshine. We were sure we couldn’t get pregnant naturally and were making moves to start IVF….
