When we decided to have a third child I thought there’s no way that this third labor could top my first two. My first child was born during a blizzard. My second child was a whopping 10 pounder. This...
I feel guilty for thinking about weening my 15 month old, Sullivan. She lives for my milk, literally. I'm in this limbo of my own feelings trying to plan ahead versus Sullivan's needs. My goal was always one year, if we...
I recently had a baby born during this COVID-19 crisis. While labor and delivery are challenging the real reality set in once we were home. At home, we are a family of five with a fur baby too. My...
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. This is a day envisioned by Robyn Bear, Lisa Brown, and Tammy Novak to be a day where grieving parents can come...
I meticulously planned my pregnancy. We knew we both wanted another child. Timing and planning of conception are crucial to a lesbian couple. What I could never have planned on is the pandemic that we are all living through....
It’s been a long year, folks. For me, in particular, who found out I was pregnant the DAY the world “locked down”, it has involved some never-ending days. Days that were made even LONGER with morning sickness, back pain,...
My birth plan was more than just 'I want a natural birth'. I wanted a natural water birth at a birthing center, not in a hospital, plus other fine print requests. Everyone tells you birth plans 'never go as planned' and 'expect...
Parenting In Tampa Bay
5 fast and family friendly recipes for easier weeknights
Sometimes, the last thing you want to do after a long day of work, is make a meal for yourself, let alone the whole...
