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It’s complicated: The birth of EvieAunna
It all started on October 21, 2014. I was 33 weeks into my pregnancy. I woke up that morning and started getting ready for [...]
No better reward: The birth of Blakeleigh
On July 2, I went in for our last OB appointment—a bittersweet moment. I hoped it would be my last, but I knew there [...]
ComfortCam Wifi Enabled Baby Monitor
I will admit that I was one of those parents who refused to get a video monitor when my first child was born. I felt [...]
C-section reflection: The birth of Claire
We had my C-section scheduled for July 1, the first day that my doctor would be available to do the surgery, even though I [...]
Mind over matter: The birth of Charlotte
Charlotte Rose Weatherly was born at 3:52 p.m. on April 21 in a bright, sun-filled hospital room—a month early and not in the birth center, as I had planned [...]
Taking back your birth
Three years ago, while expecting my first child, I read every pregnancy book I could get my hands on to prepare myself (as much [...]
Bladder matters
The bladder, much like the uterus, is a sac that expands as needed, explains Laura Riley, MD, OB/GYN and author of You & Your Baby: [...]
Worth waiting for: The birth of Halo
I remember sitting there and thinking, What have I gotten myself into? I can’t do this! I know that women do it every day, [...]
Second time around: The birth of Isabel
Isabel was born on Black Friday, just five days before my due date! (My firstborn, Daniel, was eight days early.) I had tons of belly ligamentous [...]
VTech VM343 Safe&Sound Pan & Tilt Full Color Video Monitor
As a first time mom with a newborn, I consider a video monitor a must-have. My husband took some convincing to stray from the audio-only [...]
Remembering Briar
Amie Hansen PhotographyFebruary 5, 2015, the day after my 31st birthday, is a day I will never forget for the rest of my life. I was [...]
A whirlwind delivery: The birth of Giada
As I reached the 36th week, we all had much anticipation that our daughter’s birth could be approaching any day. Because our son was born prematurely, [...]
Sugar, sugar
What does it mean? When a mom-to-be is diagnosed with gestational diabetes, it means she has high blood glucose levels but has never had diabetes [...]
Sleep tight
Your newest family member will keep you awake long before she makes her grand entrance. For many pregnant women, catching a good night’s sleep can [...]
Who’s who in the delivery room
Delivering your baby will be one of the most excruciating and wonderful occasions of your life. Your medical staff will become your dearest friends [...]
What a gift: The birth of Leo
It was really hard to believe that we were going to have our second child any day. I was in disbelief; it had gone so [...]
Fast and furious: The birth of Lucy
I left work on Friday afternoon excited for the weekend and ready to knock out our giant to -do list of baby preparation. Our [...]
WavHello SoundBub
After using the WavHello SoundBub I have to say it’s a mama must-have! My littlest one nods off faster and sleeps more soundly when [...]
It’s complicated: The birth of EvieAunna
It all started on October 21, 2014. I was 33 weeks into my pregnancy. I woke up that morning and started getting ready for [...]
No better reward: The birth of Blakeleigh
On July 2, I went in for our last OB appointment—a bittersweet moment. I hoped it would be my last, but I knew there [...]
ComfortCam Wifi Enabled Baby Monitor
I will admit that I was one of those parents who refused to get a video monitor when my first child was born. I felt [...]
C-section reflection: The birth of Claire
We had my C-section scheduled for July 1, the first day that my doctor would be available to do the surgery, even though I [...]
Mind over matter: The birth of Charlotte
Charlotte Rose Weatherly was born at 3:52 p.m. on April 21 in a bright, sun-filled hospital room—a month early and not in the birth center, as I had planned [...]
Taking back your birth
Three years ago, while expecting my first child, I read every pregnancy book I could get my hands on to prepare myself (as much [...]
Bladder matters
The bladder, much like the uterus, is a sac that expands as needed, explains Laura Riley, MD, OB/GYN and author of You & Your Baby: [...]
Worth waiting for: The birth of Halo
I remember sitting there and thinking, What have I gotten myself into? I can’t do this! I know that women do it every day, [...]
Second time around: The birth of Isabel
Isabel was born on Black Friday, just five days before my due date! (My firstborn, Daniel, was eight days early.) I had tons of belly ligamentous [...]
VTech VM343 Safe&Sound Pan & Tilt Full Color Video Monitor
As a first time mom with a newborn, I consider a video monitor a must-have. My husband took some convincing to stray from the audio-only [...]
Remembering Briar
Amie Hansen PhotographyFebruary 5, 2015, the day after my 31st birthday, is a day I will never forget for the rest of my life. I was [...]
A whirlwind delivery: The birth of Giada
As I reached the 36th week, we all had much anticipation that our daughter’s birth could be approaching any day. Because our son was born prematurely, [...]
Sugar, sugar
What does it mean? When a mom-to-be is diagnosed with gestational diabetes, it means she has high blood glucose levels but has never had diabetes [...]
Sleep tight
Your newest family member will keep you awake long before she makes her grand entrance. For many pregnant women, catching a good night’s sleep can [...]
Who’s who in the delivery room
Delivering your baby will be one of the most excruciating and wonderful occasions of your life. Your medical staff will become your dearest friends [...]
What a gift: The birth of Leo
It was really hard to believe that we were going to have our second child any day. I was in disbelief; it had gone so [...]
Fast and furious: The birth of Lucy
I left work on Friday afternoon excited for the weekend and ready to knock out our giant to -do list of baby preparation. Our [...]
WavHello SoundBub
After using the WavHello SoundBub I have to say it’s a mama must-have! My littlest one nods off faster and sleeps more soundly when [...]
