By Laura Freeland Prematurity Leaves Scars on a Mother’s Heart
November is Prematurity Awareness Month. Since 2003, the leading prematurity awareness organization has raised funds and worked to protect moms…
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To the Mom Facing An Unexpected Pregnancy
I say my son’s the baby we didn’t know we wanted because now that he’s here in my arms he…
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Our Surprise Baby Was Just What Our Family Needed
Having a third child bonded our entire family in unexpected ways. My two oldest children are almost exactly three years…
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The Waiting Game of Motherhood Never Ends
You thought the wait would be over by now. After all, you spent over nine months literally building and nourishing…
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My Baby Has Colic and it’s Exhausting
My 3-month-old has colic. It’s frustrating for plenty of obvious reasons. We’ve changed formulas and tried more tummy time. Maybe…
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By Sarah Gerhardt You Look So Big To Me Now
I often think about how tiny each and every one of your features was, especially after being told you’d be…
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Beyond the NICU Door
As I sterilized my hands, I took a deep breath and prepared myself to walk through the door. The door…
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By Amanda McCoy The Bringer of Life: A More Adequate Postpartum Definition
At my postpartum check-up, the nurse chatted with me about my postpartum feelings. She set down the blood pressure cuff…
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My Baby Had a Birth Defect—And God is Still Good
"Your baby has a birth defect.” Umm, excuse me? That big, fully formed, full-term baby? The beautiful boy with the…
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By Sarah McHargue Surrendering Fear To Shalom: A C-Section Story
“Alright, it looks like we are all ready to go, Dad you get dressed and we’ll head down to the…
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You Sat in Your High Chair For the Last Time Today
Neither of us knew it would be the last time. Like so many transitions we’ve made, I spent months contemplating…
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Everything Seems Better After a Good Night’s Sleep
I have learned that everything seems a bit brighter, and that life feels more manageable when I have had a good…
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