Growing up we never thought growing a family would come with so many challenges. People talk about how newborn days & terrible twos are rough but people rarely discuss the really bad parts. They don’t talk about infertility, genetic issues, pregnancy loss, or stillbirth. When we first decided to start a family we were devastated […]
Our story begins in the beginning of 2020, my husband Ryan and I were dating for a little over two years and I confessed to him my fears of not being able to get pregnant. I have always suffered with terrible periods and PCOS so I knew it would be a struggle. From the time
Early November 2021, my husband and I found out we were expecting our first child. After a few months of trying, we were so excited to have a little one on the way. Everything was going well, aside from some minor nausea and exhaustion. All our early trimester screens were coming back clear, with nothing
I got pregnant easily, and very unexpected as I was just 14. Although this was going to be a life changing experience, I was so beyond excited and ready to be a mom to my sweet boy. My pregnancy was hard but easy. One because I was so young and lived in a small town
Dandelion is a common herb that has been used for centuries in traditional medicines, particularly in Chinese and Ayurvedic practices. You may have used dandelion as a tea or in salads, but did you know that it has potent medicinal properties? This post will take a closer look at the relationship between dandelions and pregnancy.
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My name is Amberly, and my husband and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary in July of 2023. We met in my husband (Dale)’s hometown in Wisconsin doing youth ministry together. We were both in college at the time, but dated long distance- I was in school in Chattanooga, TN and Dale was finishing his
You may have heard of cysts before, but unless you have been diagnosed with one, you may not know what they are. In women, cysts are commonly found in the ovaries and are fluid-filled sacs that can vary in size. In this article, we are going to explore a question that often worries expecting mothers
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Going through a miscarriage is a difficult and heartbreaking time for so many families. In fact, it is estimated that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in a loss. When you have an early loss, you may not have anything tangible to represent your baby. This is where keepsakes, like a miscarriage bracelet, can be helpful.
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Katelyn had a miscarriage followed by a termination for medical reasons (TFMR) due to a severe form of spina bifida. She had very limited time in which to make this decision after finding out the severity of her diagnosis. All of her options were a losing situation. She wants everyone to understand that this was
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In the summer of 2021, I welcomed a healthy baby girl after a healthy pregnancy and a super quick process of trying to conceive. I didn’t love the newborn phase; for me it was mostly focused on survival and not as much “soaking it in.” Once my daughter was able to walk, I started to