Bonding with your baby during pregnancy is a beautiful and meaningful experience that strengthens the connection between you and your little one even before they’re born. Whether you just found out you’re expecting or you’re far along in month eight or nine, each month offers unique opportunities for you to engage with your child as…
As I mentioned in Jackson's birth story, after 10 days of prodromal labor -- and with my doctor's permission -- I used castor oil to naturally induce labor. Despite all the horror stories I'd heard and read, it actually worked pretty perfectly for me, so I thought I'd kick off this series by sharing how…
When "we" (meaning society as a whole) talk about pregnancy and miscarriage, we usually approach it from one of two angles—the heart-wrenching pain of a baby lost or the relief of a pregnancy that's made it through that "danger zone" into the second semester. Talking about the fear of miscarriage while actually in the first…
Pregnancy is undoubtedly a magical phase for women. Mothers get to connect with their children before they are even born. But there’s a thing expecting moms need to pay utmost attention to - self-care. Read on to learn more about if you are a mom-to-be. You need to realize that pregnancy is not all about…
My pregnancies are typically marked more by food aversions than food cravings (with the exception of the Eggo waffles incident). Still, one thing I have been consistently craving this pregnancy is cinnamon. Oatmeal with fresh apples or nectarines and tons of cinnamon? Yes, please. Sweet potatoes with ghee and a generous coating. Mm-hmm. Apple slices sprinkled…
After I miscarried in October, I found myself locked in a tug-of-war with myself: We have four beautiful daughters. Our youngest is (finally!) out of diapers and sleeping through the night. Life is good. Do we really want to try for another baby? But each month, I would feel that familiar longing, and try we…
The following post is from Rachel of The Minimalist Mom: 3 Things You Can Skip Buying for a New Baby Our second child arrived in January. We are in the throes of soft newborn snuggles and middle-of-the-night feedings. It is a wonderful time, and I'm relishing these early days. The dark circles under my eyes…
Just before Sean and I left for our 10th anniversary trip to Charleston, South Carolina, we received a gift we had been hoping and praying for...a positive pregnancy test and the knowledge that a new little Ehman would be joining our family next summer. Although we thought we were done adding to our family after…