Once you announce you’re expecting, everyone seems to have advice. What to expect. What types of products “you just have to have.” Well, today I’m jumping on this bandwagon. I promise if you are pregnant, hoping to be or...
As a woman who struggled with fertility issues for many years, nothing brought me more joy than that first wave of morning sickness that surged through my body when I was pregnant with my son. My stomach ached, my...
From the moment I found out I was pregnant, I was certain that I was having another girl. It was my second pregnancy, and my first girl was still in diapers. My kiddos would be almost exactly two years...
Once upon a time, expectant mothers were told that if they delivered a baby by Cesarean section, all their remaining children would have to be delivered the same way. The myth persists, so some would-be moms worry about that.
Here’s...
Bloom :: An Event for New and Expectant Moms is coming up in a week and a half. Why do you want to join us at Bloom? We have been so busy behind the scenes making sure this event...
I know you've all been waiting with bated breath for my comparison of the second trimesters of my two pregnancies. I'm happy to report that I've recently entered my third trimester, and can now give a thorough summary.
A Pain...
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...
I waited a long time to get pregnant. Too long apparently, because once I began the process of fertility treatments at the age of 36, my chart proclaimed, “advanced maternal age.”
Wait, what?
Thirty-six just didn’t seem that old to me....
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...
For most women, there seems to be a natural progression that can start as early as our elementary school days and follow us throughout our whole lives. This progression follows the road of nurturing and selflessness. The act of...
In + Around CO Springs
The Colorado Springs Guide To Indoor Play Places
When you are planning activities with your kids, the weather seems to play an important role! Let's face it, there are days when as...
