Pregnancy is often a rollercoaster of emotions and physical changes. As every mom-to-be knows, finding the balance between comfort and safety is a top priority. This is especially true as the aches and pains of pregnancy begin to wear on you and affect your sleep. It can be hard to get both enough sleep in […]
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My name is Elizabeth and here is my story. Growing up I knew I always wanted to be a mom. Becoming a mother was a dream of mine. I’ll never forget the first time I got pregnant. I was 21 years old and in a long-distance relationship, I had just moved to a new state
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I met my husband in 2015, got engaged and married in 2017. I also found out I got pregnant with my first son very quickly and unplanned that year as well. My pregnancy with him was uneventful. He was much bigger than we expected and made his arrival via an emergent c-section. My husband and
When I get that positive pregnancy test reading on that little stick it’s always in the back of my head all the what ifs that could happen. It’s a whirlwind of emotions. The uncertainty is beyond what I can fathom, but the reality is this… it’s completely out of my control. So in June of
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Food cravings are common during pregnancy. Pregnant women have all sorts of cravings ranging from crunchy to salty to sweet. You may have heard of the common pregnancy cravings, such as ice cream, pickles, or chocolate. However, you may also experience cravings for strange combinations of food that you would not typically desire. It is
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Pregnancy is an exciting time filled with both joy and anticipation. Your body is going through many rapid physical changes due to hormonal changes and your growing baby. These changes can lead to pregnancy aches and pains along the way. One common complaint, yet one you may not hear as much about, is heel pain
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Growing up, I always believed I’d be a mother one day. When I was 28, I fell pregnant for the first time. I was scared and excited, eager to experience pregnancy and all that it held. But as the pregnancy progressed, I had an nagging feeling that something wasn’t as it should be. At 10
In February 2016, my husband of nearly 3 years and I learned we were pregnant for the first time. We were beyond thrilled! It was fun having our own big secret. A secret we only got to keep for four short days. One day at work I began bleeding. The details of this experience are foggy,
Naomi’s journey to her rainbow wasn’t an easy one. Her & her husband of 16 years dreamed of becoming parents. Over the last four years they experienced 5 miscarriages & 1 ectopic pregnancy which could have claimed her life & left her with only one functioning tube. Naomi underwent two corrective procedures to even make having a
In March of 2022, after 11 years of no contact with my best friend from high school, he popped up on my “People you may know” on Facebook. I sent him a friend request and as soon as he accepted it, he started messaging me. We found out that I was still in Virginia while