Pregnancy + Postpartum

Be prepared, y'all. I'm about to use the word "vaginal."  When I first got pregnant with my daughter, I was in shock. I was trying to process this huge life change, but mostly, I was thinking, "HOW IN THE WORLD...

Do you ever find your mind wandering and unable to focus on tasks you once were able to? Or maybe you've forgotten things that you never would have before? Ask my husband how good my memory was before children, and...

Well, it happened. Our first child lulled us into a false sense of security, and we decided to have another. After spending much time laying in bed (thanks, morning sickness) while my toddler watches episode after episode of Daniel...

I know you mean well. I know you're just trying to convey the joy you think you experienced when you were pregnant decades (or maybe even a year) ago.  I get it. I really do.  But if you tell me one more time to "enjoy this...

It took us nearly 18 months to get pregnant, and that might not seem like a long time to some, but when all you want is a baby, that's an eternity. That's right, my husband and I found ourselves...

Our fourth annual Bloom Event for new and expecting moms happened on May 4th, 2019! With just under 100 attendees, 19 vendors, and 60 giveaways, the event was a giant success! Our title sponsor this year was TrueSky Credit...

A woman remembers special events very vividly in her life: her first kiss, her wedding day, and the first time she gives birth. During my first pregnancy, I didn't really know what to expect except that it was going...

He has what, now? The words seemed to hang in the air around me as the doctor continued his assessment. I was as stunned by his announcement as I was by the casual way he said it: "Your baby will...

“Should you start putting a towel or something underneath the sheets in case your water breaks while in bed?” my husband nervously asked. (Insert big eye role from an overly pregnant me.) “No,” I simply stated. “I’ve read that the chances...

Natural childbirth has nothing to do with your pain tolerance, and everything to do with your mental stamina. I should know. I'm incredibly stubborn (thanks, dad), and it paid off. Up until I got pregnant, I assumed I would do what...

The birth of my fourth child is best described as a "Grand Finale," but to understand why my fourth birth story deserves a name so grand, I will have to take you back to the birth of my first...

C-Section. Say that word in a group of moms and you’ll immediately see some very strong responses. Some are stricken, others are disgusted, while some are raising their hands in praise. If you’ve ever talked about birth stories in a...