Tag: pregnancy
It’s okay…two Small Words I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before...
Our sweet little girl, Novena Joy, just turned one year old.
We went to Texas for her birthday because her Lola (grandmother) wanted to...
My PCOS Journey
Growing up I always knew there was something not right with my periods. I was almost 15 before I started my period and they...
My Experience Hiring a Postpartum Doula
We’ve all heard “it takes a village” when raising a family. When I first heard this saying, I imagined a life in which I...
What NOT to Pack in Your Hospital Bag
I just had a baby at Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, and it was a wonderful experience! The staff was great, and I felt...
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mom
“I’m not ready!” I cried as I sat realizing our little bundle of joy was for sure on his way. Today was my due...
Things I’m Doing Differently in Preparation for My Second Baby
The experience I had as a first-time mother was filled with all the heightened emotions. From the extremes of pure joy, love, and awe...
Bringing Home Baby :: A Practical Guide to Your first 30...
If you are reading this, you are likely expecting your first baby (congratulations!), or maybe you are in the midst of the newborn haze....
6 Simple Ways Expecting Moms Can Avoid Food Poisoning This Summer
As summer travel, family gatherings and temperatures ramp up in South Carolina, so does an increased risk for food borne illnesses. While anyone can...
6 Questions to Ask When Searching for a Doula
Many women choose to use a doula for fertility, birth, or postpartum. But searching for one can be overwhelming. There are dozens of doulas...
Columbia Pregnancy and Postpartum Resource Guide
Pregnancy and postpartum can be both an exciting phase of motherhood and an intimidating one. We hope this guide helps answer some of the...
Why I Didn’t Wait Until My Second Trimester to Tell People...
With my first pregnancy, as soon as I found out I was pregnant, I felt the pressure to keep that information secret. I went...
A Letter to My First Born
Dear Number One,
As I sit here in the first trimester with Number Two, I can’t help but think about how our lives will change....
My Unexpected Struggle with Infertility
“When are you having another baby?”
“Is she your only?”
“You should have more kids.”
These are the comments I heard almost daily. At the playground, the...
Baby Number Two :: Yes? No? Maybe So?
"So, when are you going to give your little guy a brother or sister?"
"He'd make such a good big brother!"
"You need to have a...