It's hard to believe that 4 weeks from now I'll be in the hospital, induced and finally having this baby boy! That is unless he comes sooner. (Why am I being induced? More on that in another post.) I used to be the queen of to-do lists. As if writing everything down in my most perfect handwriting ... View Post

The last three weeks have been a crazy blur of sadness. In the mist of one the busiest delivery months of the year, it seems that a daily dose of bad news has surrounded me. Three close friends have received devastating news.  My heart breaks for each of them, as I search for tangible ways to ... View Post

As Mother's Day draws closer, I find I have mixed emotions. I am excited to celebrate the fact that God has blessed me abundantly in the mere fact that I get to be called "Mom". But the circumstances surrounding my family cause my enthusiasm to be stunted. A year ago on Mother's Day, I stood in ... View Post

Infertility Myth: If you already have one child, you know you are fertile and will have no problems conceiving again. In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, I am sharing my story to bust a common myth about infertility and hopefully encourage those that are currently fighting for family.  ... View Post

The cesarean section rate in the US has reached an all time high. What is most concerning with the recent statistics is that primary (first) cesarean rate is now 30%. With the VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean section) rate also declining, this increasing primary cesarean rate places our country on ... View Post