Dear Sister,
I’ve been secretly waiting for the day you would tell me, “I’m pregnant!” I have wanted to share this whole motherhood journey with you since I became a mother myself. So when that day came, I tried not...
During my first pregnancy, I was extremely cautious about everything I did and didn't do...and I mean EVERYTHING. I took pregnancy limitations to the extreme. I gave up caffeine completely, switching from my beloved regular morning coffee to decaf....
It was July 20, 2012.
The corridor was cold, my skin prickly as I walked toward the operating room, my blue cloth gown swaying, my hands desperately trying to hold it closed. My eyes were wet, and my cheeks tear-stained...
When I was pregnant with my twins, I was pretty nervous. I scoured the internet for stories that would help me put everything in perspective – stories of triumph, positivity, hope, and light. But what I found were primarily...
I took a lot of classes while I was pregnant. All were essential in helping me with childbirth, breastfeeding, relaxation, and coping with the various physical and emotional changes that pregnancy brings. However, a few months ago, I realized...
Twenty-two years ago, I came home from the hospital with a seven-pound, fifteen-ounce bundle of joy. AND I WAS TERRIFIED. I could barely comprehend how I was allowed to take this precious boy home and...and...be in CHARGE?
I’m happy to...
I’ve always been a practical person, guided by logic. It’s hard for me to believe in things that I can’t see or feel for myself. I follow science, doctors, experts, those with advanced degrees. As a child and through...
A plus-size pregnancy, just like any pregnancy, comes with excitement and unknowns. Expecting while plus-size has its own unique set of unknowns. As someone who has had two pregnancies while very plus size, I wanted to share some wisdom.
Where...
Are you pregnant? Feeling tired and perhaps sick? You may feel more like running to the bathroom than the bedroom. Maybe sex during pregnancy is not on top of your priority list. But some women do feel "in the...
"Surprise!" It's a BOY! It's a GIRL!
Some of us may be keen on the idea of waiting until the birth of a child to reveal the gender, and some of us like to find out as soon as we...
In + Around Fairfield County
A Guide to Birthday Parties in Fairfield County
Is your child’s birthday right around the corner? Are you stressed about planning the perfect party? Don’t worry; Fairfield County Mom has got you...
