Tag: Twins
My Twin Birth Story
This post is part of an editorial series, Birth Stories, is brought to you by UnityPoint Health and Des Moines Mom. All 5 original...
The 7 Words That Changed Our Family Forever
Well, I’m glad you’re both sitting down….
Hearing those words while in a dark room, gown on and legs up in stirrups was not what...
No One Prepared Me for This: Infertility Awareness
There is a hidden side of infertility you don’t often hear about. It’s what happens when you fight the battle long-term. When you must...
Tips for Raising Twins
Raising twins isn’t an apples to apples comparison. As moms, we quickly learn that each of our kids is unique, whether or not they...
Life After SIDS: A Rainbow Story
My son, Trace, was born in May of 2011. I was on cloud nine when he arrived. He was my second son (my oldest,...
Weight Loss Tips for Moms (from a Mom of 3 under...
January is a great time to start thinking about moving yourself towards a lighter, healthier you. Maybe you had a few (or a dozen)...
The Truth about Homeschooling
The truth about homeschooling is this: it’s scary. Fun, exhilarating, rewarding, enlightening, yes. But scary.
Every summer preceding a new homeschool year, I become fearful....
On Having Twins
I used to think I didn't want twins - especially not twin girls. I didn't have any reason to believe I would have twins....
Miscarriage: The Bad and the Better
Five years ago, I joined a camp of mothers that I had assumed I’d never join. It was a camp that many of my...