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...
Okay. Listen. Pregnant women have feelings. Feelings like no other time. Raise your hand if when you were pregnant or shortly thereafter, you received a not-so-nice comment. My hand is super high! WHY do people think it's okay to...
Just last week, I was distraught by some things being passed off as "mom humor." I am no prude, but I began to reflect on the state of women's conversations in (and outside) the mom circle. I truly believe...
In + Around Fairfield County
Cozy Cafes for Fall: Fairfield County’s Best Spots for Hot Drinks
Welcome to our caffeinated journey through Fairfield County’s most enchanting cafes, where the aroma of espresso mingles with the scent of crisp air and...
