Melt My Heart to Stone

Baby Stone in Blanket

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!

Black n White Baby Hand on Mama Hand

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!

Baby 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

Couple watching sunset

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…

Coming In Last For A Reason

Mama and Baby Hands Together

There’s an age old phrase “the last one is the last one for a reason,” I’m sure you’ve heard it before. But what was your reason, or your mom’s, …

We’re Leaving On A Jet Plane

Airport Terminal

For weeks now, I’ve convinced myself today would be a relieving one. The future nine days will be kid free, when was the last time that happened?!…

When Life Hands You Lemons

16-and-Pregnant

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.