Your pregnancy has ups and downs and many of us have been gone through similar experiences. I created this collection of stories to see the hope and joy that comes out of pregnancy. If you want your birth story heard feel free to contact me or connect to follow what is new.
Pregnancy Posts
- Kindred Bravely Review: 5 Reasons Why it is a Remarkable Bra
Kindred Bravely is the only nursing bra and pregnancy bra I would recommend. I have been through a few different kinds throughout my pregnancies and Kindred Bravely is the only one I have loved and kept going back to. This Kindred… Read More »Kindred Bravely Review: 5 Reasons Why it is a Remarkable Bra - Preemie Dad: An Interview with a Wonderful and Special Dad (2023)A preemie dad is a special kind of dad. No dad ever expects their baby will be born prematurely and these dads go through a lot. I have been honored to have spoken to all different preemie dads. There is one… Read More »Preemie Dad: An Interview with a Wonderful and Special Dad (2023)
- Pregnancy after Ectopic Pregnancy Loss: Anxious Weeks 37-38This post is a continuation of my previous post about my pregnancy after ectopic pregnancy loss covering weeks 35-36 of my current pregnancy after ectopic pregnancy loss. If you have not read that one before this one, I recommend reading it.… Read More »Pregnancy after Ectopic Pregnancy Loss: Anxious Weeks 37-38
- Pregnancy after Ectopic Pregnancy Loss: Scary Weeks 35-36This post is a continuation of my previous post about my pregnancy after ectopic pregnancy loss covering weeks 35-36 of my current pregnancy. If you have not read that one before this one, I recommend reading it. As well as my… Read More »Pregnancy after Ectopic Pregnancy Loss: Scary Weeks 35-36
- Pregnancy after Ectopic Pregnancy Loss: Scary Weeks 29-34This post is a continuation of my previous post about my pregnancy after ectopic pregnancy loss covering weeks 29-34 of my current pregnancy. If you have not read that one before this one, I recommend reading it. As well as my… Read More »Pregnancy after Ectopic Pregnancy Loss: Scary Weeks 29-34
- 6 Important Essentials After a C-Section For Recovering MomsRecovery after a c-section is really difficult. Whether your c-section was an emergency or planned, it is a very hard recovery. You were cut open and it takes time to recover. In my case, I had an emergency c-section at 35… Read More »6 Important Essentials After a C-Section For Recovering Moms
- C-Section Hospital Bag: How I will be Prepared for a 2nd C-SectionNow that I am in the third trimester of my pregnancy, I am starting to pack up my hospital bag for my repeat c-section. I am a planner so I like to be prepared, even if I end up not using… Read More »C-Section Hospital Bag: How I will be Prepared for a 2nd C-Section
- My Tragic Experience with 3 Chemical PregnanciesI experienced 3 chemical pregnancies before I turned 23. I was only 21 when I experienced my first pregnancy loss, a chemical pregnancy. To have an experience with 3 chemical pregnancies was something I never thought would happen to me. I… Read More »My Tragic Experience with 3 Chemical Pregnancies
- My Ectopic Pregnancy Scary Story (2022)I feel ready to share my ectopic pregnancy story. Not sure why today in particular I feel ready to share it in its entirety, but I do. There’s a pull to share and hopefully, by sharing, I can assure others they… Read More »My Ectopic Pregnancy Scary Story (2022)
- My Honest BabyCenter Courses Review (2023)One of the best parts of being a new parent today is there are so many great resources. One of my favorite resources is the BabyCenter Courses. They have Infant CPR and first aid course, play course, and sleeping course. I… Read More »My Honest BabyCenter Courses Review (2023)
- This is Birth TraumaToday, I want to share my thoughts about birth trauma. I know I haven’t published a blog post for a few weeks. The past few weeks have been so busy for me. Not only did I buy a home and move… Read More »This is Birth Trauma
- A Loss is a Loss: Unexpected Chemical PregnanciesI have shared my experience with chemical pregnancies on my blog before. But that post was very cut and dry. I never really talked about the emotional loss and mental effect it had on me. Since October is Pregnancy & Infant… Read More »A Loss is a Loss: Unexpected Chemical Pregnancies
- Strong Preeclampsia Survivor: an Interview With EmilyThis week, I am excited to share another interview with a preeclampsia survivor. Preeclampsia survivors are amazing and strong women who have faced some of the worst things you can face during pregnancy and postpartum. In the past few months, I… Read More »Strong Preeclampsia Survivor: an Interview With Emily
- A Husband of a Preeclampsia Survivor: A Helpful DadThis week’s interview is totally different than my past interviews about a preeclampsia survivor. This week I am interviewing a husband of a preeclampsia survivor and a dad of a preemie. Lee is a husband of a preeclampsia survivor named Charlotte,… Read More »A Husband of a Preeclampsia Survivor: A Helpful Dad
- Interviewing a Strong Preemie Mom: Holiday In The HospitalI am excited to share this week’s interview. If you are new here, be sure to read my previous interviews with a postpartum preeclampsia survivor, a preeclampsia survivor, and the founder of the Penelope Project. I met Natalie over on Instagram.… Read More »Interviewing a Strong Preemie Mom: Holiday In The Hospital
- A 31 Week Preeclampsia Survivor Interview: Thankful For LifeInterview with a preeclampsia survivor who gave birth at 31 weeks.
- Interview With a Postpartum Preeclampsia SurvivorI met Victoria over Instagram during Preeclampsia Awareness Month. She is a postpartum preeclampsia survivor. She developed postpartum preeclampsia just days after her baby was born. I quickly fell in love with her account and all that she is doing. Victoria is the Founder and Race Director of the 140 over 90 run.
- Postpartum Advice: 10 Things I Would Tell My Postpartum SelfWhat I Would Tell My Postpartum Self 10 things I would tell my postpartum self. Postpartum advice and what my life was like in my postpartum period. During the first 6 months of Cora’s life, I woke up with a gamble… Read More »Postpartum Advice: 10 Things I Would Tell My Postpartum Self
- Preeclampsia Birth Story: Part 5 (Strong Emotions in the NICU)I originally published my preeclampsia birth story in May 2020. Since its original publication, I have gone through a lot of therapy and have remembered parts of the story that I didn’t remember last year. I also have clarified some things… Read More »Preeclampsia Birth Story: Part 5 (Strong Emotions in the NICU)
- Preeclampsia Birth Story: Part 4 (The Painful Time After C-Section)I originally published my preeclampsia birth story in May 2020. Since its original publication, I have gone through a lot of therapy and have remembered parts of the story that I didn’t remember last year. I also have clarified some things… Read More »Preeclampsia Birth Story: Part 4 (The Painful Time After C-Section)
- Preeclampsia Birth Story: Part 3 (Have This Baby Immediately)I originally published my preeclampsia birth story in May 2020. Since its original publication, I have gone through a lot of therapy and have remembered parts of the story that I didn’t remember last year. I also have clarified some things… Read More »Preeclampsia Birth Story: Part 3 (Have This Baby Immediately)
- Preeclampsia Birth Story: Part 2 (Time For My Unexpected Hospitalization)I’ve had these posts written out in my drafts ever since I started my blog. I am now just getting ready to share it since May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month. Each week this month I’ll share a part of my premature birth story and hospital stay after birth due to preeclampsia. If you want to stay updated on my latest posts and follow along with this story click here to subscribe. Click here to read Part 1.
- My Preeclampsia Birth Story: Part 1 (Watch Your Blood Pressure)Preeclampsia Birth Story: Part 1
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