A Positive is Not a Promise
I knew I was ready for another baby when pregnancy announcements made me jealous. I created a secret Pinterest board for Baby #2. Began dreaming of a…
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Pregnancy is Hard For Me—But Worth It
My husband and I obviously want a lot of children, since we now have six little children who fill our home. But just because we want lots of children…
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Tiny Shoes to Fill
It was the summer of 2013, and the mood in our apartment was light and celebratory. My first pregnancy had made it to 14 weeks, and Jon and I were…
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When All You Want For Christmas is a Baby
When I picture a mother’s love or a child’s joy, I am flooded with memories of cozy Christmas mornings that my parents planned out month…
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Maybe it’s the Mistletoe or All the Twinkling Lights: Statistics Prove December is For Baby-Making
I’m a September baby, and though I was born on the 5th, I was due on the 25th. It took me until I was a young adult to realize why my brothers…
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What if We Regret Having Another Baby?
Avoiding regret has always struck me as an odd thing. When people say, “I have no regrets!” I squint at them thinking, really? Not one? Not even…
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The NICU Healed My Baby—and My Hurting Heart
When I became pregnant with my first child after years of trying and lots of prayers, I had a picture in mind of how the birth would go. My water…
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Dear Pre-Baby Body, Thanks For Getting Me Here
Hello, you young thing, I saw a picture of you the other day, a picture of you standing by a pool drinking a margarita. And when I saw it, I was…
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It Takes a Village to Raise a Preemie; Thank You For Being Part of Ours
It’s something I never planned on. I expected to be glowing as the miracle of life unfolded within me. But as a first-time mom, I was thrown a…
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When You Find Out You’re Pregnant—Then Suddenly, You’re Not.
After several months of trying, it happened. The pregnancy test read “pregnant,” along with another four, just to be sure. While I was…
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