The Middle of the Night is Just For Us
Even though we do this routine every time you need to nurse, at 3 a.m., it is just you and…
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I Love My Baby But I Hated Being Pregnant
Amidst the coos and adoration bestowed upon my newborn, comments were inevitably addressed to me: Wasn’t it all worth it?…
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Pregnancy After Loss Requires a Different Kind of Hope
I sat in my son’s nursery during a 3 a.m. feed—my tired eyes scanning the room, desperate to stay awake.…
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Everyone Warns You About Childbirth But No One Warns You About a NICU Stay
After my daughter was unexpectedly placed in the NICU, I’ve wanted to bring awareness and offer support for parents experiencing…
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Dear 2020 Baby—Thank You For Being a Light In the Darkness
Sweet 2020 Baby, I just want to say thank you. Because in many ways, this year has been a mess.…
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Dear God, Take My First Trimester Fears and Turn Them Into Trust
This is what it looks like to crave God’s grace. When I hear stories of miscarriages at 10-weeks, even though…
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We May Not Have Planned For You, Sweet Baby, But We Can’t Wait To Meet You
We weren’t planning for you, your father and I. You came as a complete surprise. And because we hadn’t planned…
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You’re Not Broken if You Can’t Breastfeed
It has taken me almost a decade to write this, but right now, somewhere, someone needs to hear it. New…
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Dear Infertility, She is Stronger Than Your Pain
About 23 years. That’s how long I thought I was infertile. I was seven years old when doctors first…
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When the Worrying Never Takes a Break
I was sitting in the hallway, leaning against the stair railing, and staring down the hall towards my kids’ rooms.…
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