If you look at all the details that need to align to become pregnant it is quite miraculous one even becomes pregnant; yet somehow, our bodies make it happen. We make a baby, grow a baby, and then deliver...
I was convinced this time would be different. I was sure I was having a girl. The Chinese Gender Prediction test, the ring test, and every other gender test I found on the internet said it would be a...
I am the kind of pregnant lady that other women love to hate. My three major symptoms for each of my pregnancies were bigger boobs, glowing skin, and thicker hair. Besides being a bit more tired and bumping into...
Our longing for children is often a deep primal need, and being unable to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term can be devastating. Many of us feel alone as we struggle to get pregnant, decide the line of...
Before we even dive deep into the topic of Cesarean sections (commonly known as C-sections), let’s call it what it is: MAJOR abdominal surgery! Yes, you heard me right, MAJOR abdominal surgery is what happens when a woman has...
My husband and I weren’t in a huge hurry to get pregnant when we got married. We were “older,” but we were enjoying life. When I wasn’t getting pregnant, though, I did seek a specialist for answers. I was...
Calling All New and Expecting Moms!
We couldn’t be happier that Bloom, a celebration of all things motherhood, is back! We are so excited to host our fifth annual BLOOM event online this year, so you can have access to...
I just handed my baby off to a stranger.
Well, it was somewhat of a stranger. She was the daycare worker at my son’s new daycare. We've met twice before, but I still call that a stranger. Today is day...
There are some great child travel safety products out there, but are there any to protect unborn babies?
I recently tried out a Tummy Shield™, which is a seat belt positioner to use while pregnant. The Tummy Shield™ protects the...
Baby girls are amazing! The cute dresses, the bows, the first dance recitals—the list goes on. But, boys are amazing too. I feel so much joy shopping for a cute little bow tie or taking my toddler son to...
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When the Holidays Look Different
For many families, the holidays arrive with twinkling lights, familiar rituals, and easy joy. But for families like ours, caring for a child with...
