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Lightning Fast: The birth of Olive
Scott and I had talked for a few months about starting a family. We decided we were ready, but we weren't counting the days [...]
Week 19: Five Things to Be Thankful for During Pregnancy
This month, as Thanksgiving approached I had set a personal goal of cultivating an “attitude of gratitude” and to notice each day what I [...]
Change of plans: The birth of Ariana
This story begins with our family of two adults, a dog and soon-to-be daughter making the move to California from Illinois. I was due [...]
Not as expected: The birth of Eleanor Rose
Pretty much every day after 37 weeks, I would wake up and wonder if it was going to be the day we would meet [...]
Week 17: The Doppler Debate
Flub, flub, flub. Hearing the heartbeat calms my nerves for a few seconds, as the nurse lets the Doppler linger a little longer than [...]
A cherubic boy: The birth of Silas
I was 40 weeks and 6 days pregnant when I went into the hospital to be induced. I did not want to be induced, [...]
Third time’s a charm: The birth of Gemma Bird
I have had three completely different birth experiences. I had Julian in the hospital two weeks early when I was twenty-one. I had an [...]
An all-natural gift: The birth of Parker
My husband awoke at 2:45am on Monday, March 18th to the sound of my shuffling slippers. He found me in the kitchen attempting to [...]
Little Dragon: The birth of Anaïs
I was given three due dates: March 5th, 7th, and 9th. By the time my 40th week arrived, I was really hoping that the [...]
An unforgettable night: The birth of Mazen
It all began on a rainy Thursday morning when I opened my eyes and felt an electric “pop” inside of me. Followed by a [...]
Forbidden Foods? Food Safety Guidelines for a Healthy Pregnancy
From caffeine to canned tuna, the list of foods moms-to-be should avoid can be overwhelming. Self-proclaimed cheese lover Elizabeth Hurley, mother of a 1-year-old [...]
Just our family of three: The birth of Olive Kate
Dear Olive Kate, I can't believe that it's already been 8 weeks since you were born. We are so lucky to be your parents; [...]
Super dad: The birth of Ethan
I spent months preparing for the arrival of my little sunshine, reading articles and stories about childbirth. With each story, I became more uncertain [...]
One tiny fighter: The birth of Arthur
When I found out in October of 2012 that I was pregnant, it came as quite a shock to my partner and me. A [...]
Bless his little heart: The birth of Asher
Monday, October 1, we called the hospital and they told us to come in at 7:15 p.m. for our scheduled medical inducement. You were [...]
American heart
At the 1996 Olympic games, Shannon Miller wowed the world when she became the most decorated gymnast in U.S. history. Now the gold medalist, [...]
In the reflection: The birth of Vera
I am writing this to document the birth of my first niece, Vera Elizabeth Register, born a healthy 7 lbs., 9 oz., and 20 [...]
Namaste: The birth of Ryan
Looking back on the days leading up to Ryan's birth, I guess I should have known something was brewing, but I had convinced myself [...]
Lightning Fast: The birth of Olive
Scott and I had talked for a few months about starting a family. We decided we were ready, but we weren't counting the days [...]
Week 19: Five Things to Be Thankful for During Pregnancy
This month, as Thanksgiving approached I had set a personal goal of cultivating an “attitude of gratitude” and to notice each day what I [...]
Change of plans: The birth of Ariana
This story begins with our family of two adults, a dog and soon-to-be daughter making the move to California from Illinois. I was due [...]
Not as expected: The birth of Eleanor Rose
Pretty much every day after 37 weeks, I would wake up and wonder if it was going to be the day we would meet [...]
Week 17: The Doppler Debate
Flub, flub, flub. Hearing the heartbeat calms my nerves for a few seconds, as the nurse lets the Doppler linger a little longer than [...]
A cherubic boy: The birth of Silas
I was 40 weeks and 6 days pregnant when I went into the hospital to be induced. I did not want to be induced, [...]
Third time’s a charm: The birth of Gemma Bird
I have had three completely different birth experiences. I had Julian in the hospital two weeks early when I was twenty-one. I had an [...]
An all-natural gift: The birth of Parker
My husband awoke at 2:45am on Monday, March 18th to the sound of my shuffling slippers. He found me in the kitchen attempting to [...]
Little Dragon: The birth of Anaïs
I was given three due dates: March 5th, 7th, and 9th. By the time my 40th week arrived, I was really hoping that the [...]
An unforgettable night: The birth of Mazen
It all began on a rainy Thursday morning when I opened my eyes and felt an electric “pop” inside of me. Followed by a [...]
Forbidden Foods? Food Safety Guidelines for a Healthy Pregnancy
From caffeine to canned tuna, the list of foods moms-to-be should avoid can be overwhelming. Self-proclaimed cheese lover Elizabeth Hurley, mother of a 1-year-old [...]
Just our family of three: The birth of Olive Kate
Dear Olive Kate, I can't believe that it's already been 8 weeks since you were born. We are so lucky to be your parents; [...]
Super dad: The birth of Ethan
I spent months preparing for the arrival of my little sunshine, reading articles and stories about childbirth. With each story, I became more uncertain [...]
One tiny fighter: The birth of Arthur
When I found out in October of 2012 that I was pregnant, it came as quite a shock to my partner and me. A [...]
Bless his little heart: The birth of Asher
Monday, October 1, we called the hospital and they told us to come in at 7:15 p.m. for our scheduled medical inducement. You were [...]
American heart
At the 1996 Olympic games, Shannon Miller wowed the world when she became the most decorated gymnast in U.S. history. Now the gold medalist, [...]
In the reflection: The birth of Vera
I am writing this to document the birth of my first niece, Vera Elizabeth Register, born a healthy 7 lbs., 9 oz., and 20 [...]
Namaste: The birth of Ryan
Looking back on the days leading up to Ryan's birth, I guess I should have known something was brewing, but I had convinced myself [...]
