I’m pregnant with my second kid and I’ve learned a lot concerning nutrition this pregnancy. My biggest shortcoming is almost always eating enough protein. In pregnancy, it’s recommended to eat 80-100 grams of protein a day. That felt nearly...
The nursery is decorated, and the tiny clothes are hung with the cutest little hangers. Nesting has hit you full force and you have found yourself scrubbing the toilet at 4 a.m. Baby will soon be here! One of...
BLOOM 2022 was this year's signature event for new and expecting moms in Colorado Springs. We had a wonderful time loving on mamas, helping them connect with one another, and introducing them to incredible local resources.
A big thank you...
My dear friend is having her first baby! And, as exciting as this seems, it’s been quite an experience. To start, she is single, and she is nearly 40. This pregnancy has been trying, confusing, and painful. But it’s...
July 17th marks the day my family and I lost our little Hope to miscarriage. It has been an unbelievable several years since then. Although the following years have brought us two healthy boys and a kind of healing...
He was 1 pound, 11 ounces – the tiniest human I had ever seen. Our micro-preemie.
His body was the size of a vending-machine soda bottle with a tennis-ball head perched on top. Matchstick fingers and toes wiggled madly.
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On January 10th, I found out my husband and I were expecting a baby. Despite the *ahem* challenges of 2020, my pregnancy had been the one thing that had gone right.
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Everything was perfect.
Weight - perfect.
Blood pressure - perfect.
Nausea...
As a mom of two sets of boy/girl twins, I’ve had plenty of comments, questions, one-liners, and stares thrown my way. Some make me smile. Others make me inwardly say “are you serious?” A few make me feel awkward...
My husband and I announced back in April that we are expecting a baby in September! We are beyond excited, but this also comes with some fears, changes, and adaptations that are much different than a normal pregnancy. How...
“Are you pushing?!” My midwife, Emily, walked into my bedroom on a Sunday morning after receiving our call that it was time.
“Yes!” I said between breaths. I was kneeling on the floor with my head and arms resting on...