Melt My Heart to Stone
When my husband and I decided to have another child, I wanted to be sure my prenatal and birthing experience was going to be exactly what I wanted, on my…
Take a Sad Song and Make it Better!
This birth story is extraordinarily different from any other I’ve ever written. The best way to describe my piece of the story is “disjointed.” Its exactly how..
Hey Jude!
We decided it was time to check into a hotel the morning of December 28th in need of a real bed, a place to spread out, and mentally prepare for Jude. Andi and…
Struggle Is Part of The Story
My story begins with my husband Donavan and I in 2015, when we decided we were ready to grow our family. We had always been a strong couple…
I Had Postpartum Depression, and I Hid It
On a Saturday morning at 12:37 my water broke. I woke up thinking I was having the worst pregnancy night sweats of all time. I went to the bathroom…
It’s A Rainbow, Baby!
Whether you are trying to conceive, pregnant, have suffered a loss, or if you’re already blessed to be a mother, I want to encourage you to do a few things …
When Life Hands You Lemons
December 2007, I was tall, tan, and toned, halfway through my sophomore year of high school and had just gotten myself a brand new boyfriend named Guy.
The Unspoken Labors of Love He Will Never Know
Three weeks after I turned 19, I woke up after sleeping straight for 13 hours. My boobs ached, my belly was bloated, and I knew there wouldn’t be a period…
Strap In, There Is Work To Be Done
Both times I’ve had babies, whether in a hospital, or my own bed, my desire for empowered birth experiences for everyone…
When The Right Time Arrives
On Tuesday, December 11th, I was one month and three days overdue with my first baby. During weeks 40 to 44, I had tried everything to start labor.
