I've had three babies.
All of my extended family lives out-of-state, all over the country. When I went into labor with the first, I didn't have to worry about childcare for any other children. The second time, I had to...
The day I delivered my firstborn was, hands-down, one of the greatest days of my life.
It was also a little traumatic.
I don’t use that word lightly. In fact, I didn’t use the word “trauma” to describe my first birth...
Well, here we are. Nearing the end of the last trimester, EVER. (Quick, find wood to knock on.) A close in a huge chapter of our lives that will have me cleaning out my bathroom cabinets and boxing up the...
There are so many new trends surrounding pregnancy, births and entering the world of motherhood. As if becoming a mother isn’t stressful enough, Pinterest-perfect gender reveal parties and expensive push presents can make keeping up with the Kardashian’s feel...
I am in the fetal position on the cold, tile floor of our basement. I feel as though I can’t breathe. Like someone is standing on my chest, hands around my throat. I’m shaking. But my palms are clammy...
If you're brave or lucky enough to be an older mom (aka over 35), you’ll know there's a lot of indignity and humiliation that comes with it. While you’re trying to get pregnant, news articles will warn you you’ve...
"I totally want to stand in the cold outside Best Buy for 12 hours for a cheap TV."
I love the game of sales and deals for Christmas shopping. But I'd rather save the little reserve of energy I have (getting...
Dear Friend,
Tonight I’m boxing up my maternity clothes one by one. It’s so crazy to think that just 12 short weeks ago these fit super snugly around my tummy. Actually, since I’ve had 3 babies in the last 3.5 years...
Congratulations! There will soon be a new baby in your life! You have giggles, new baby smell, chubby thighs, and all of the other wonderful, horrible and really just plain tiring things that come with starting or expanding your...
When my son was born, I put together some fun things for my daughter to do while she waited for her baby brother. When I found out we were expecting again, I decided I'd put together bags again for...
"I got the email. Your results came back negative."
That's the text I got when I thought you were gone.
I had been so sure. I had been positive I was pregnant. I had every cornerstone symptom from my last two...
Whether you enjoy decorating or seek the expertise of someone else to do it, I think we can all agree that there's something special about preparing a room for a newborn bundle of joy. The anticipation of bringing a tiny person home...
When I was was in my early 20s, I used to worry extensively about whether or not I'd be able to have children one day. I had watched my older sister deal with issues stemming from fertility, and I...
When I was pregnant, the most common phrase I heard was "life will never be the same." It was usually said in a condescending tone and it was followed by some sort of horror story. Morning sickness that actually...
When newly pregnant, the first sign of the belly "popping" is an exciting confirmation that our life will never be the same. The squishy, dirty, little secret our girlfriends neglect to divulge is that same belly will be around...
Your Guide To KC
Memorial Day Weekend in Kansas City
Memorial Day weekend in Kansas City offers opportunities to celebrate the true reason for the holiday with family friendly events. For additional weekend activities,...
