Two is our lucky number.
After two years of trying, we were working with doctor number two (our fertility specialist), and we finally had two eggs. Not great odds, but there were two, not zero, and we were thrilled. Two...
I've been blogging for a long time. My first post was back in July 2001. I didn't even use blogging software, I just had an HTML page that I updated when I wanted to write a new post. Heck,...
Disclaimer: Medical decisions are extremely personal, and we encourage everyone to do their own research in choosing a doctor. Additionally, this list is in no way an endorsement of any type of provider nor any specific hospital. We copied...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Touro Infirmary.
It has been said that the greatest gift you can give your child is a sibling. Those of us with siblings will likely agree; countless childhood memories, shared experiences and lifelong...
Writer's Note :: I wrote this post at 4 weeks, 6 days postpartum. I thought I was adapting to life as a mom of 3 and no longer suffering from the anxious thoughts that plagued me in the early...
This post is inspired by all the women who lament that their husband refuses to get a vasectomy.
Dear Men,
I understand your manhood is important to you. Your testicles are basically an inside organ living on the outside of your...
As my family has tuned in to the recent televised worldwide sporting events, we’ve had lots of talks about first, second, and third place. I’m currently pregnant with my third baby -- my third son, in fact -- and...
Life is always full of ups and downs, and the journey to and through parenthood has been no exception.
After 2 years of praying, shedding tears and undergoing aggressive fertility, my husband and I conceived our twins through IVF. We...
The Promise Walk for Preeclampsia
We are the faces of Preeclampsia, a disorder of pregnancy that takes the lives of 76,000 mothers and 500,000 babies every single year. We are both beyond lucky to be here today.
My Story
August...
Have you ever heard the saying, “Miracles happen to those who believe in them?” Well, after having given birth to a baby prematurely, I found myself a believer. In fact, I found that statement could not resonate more since my...
In preparation for Hurricane season , we hope our readers will find the following links helpful:
Official Louisiana Hurricane Survival Guide
Breastfeeding During Emergencies
Staying Safe During a Disaster while Pregnant
Talking with Kids After the Hurricane
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Disclosure :: As parents, some of us are sure of ourselves and others ... not so much. Generally, though, parents have plentiful opportunities to take classes. But what about grandparents? Things have changed in the past several decades, and...
Four days. I was only able to celebrate four short days. The morning I found out was the most exciting moment of my life. After praying and planning, I was pregnant. For as long as I could remember, I...
Oh pregnancy! As women, we long to be pregnant when that biological clock is ticking. We excitedly pee on sticks, hoping that the stork will make an appearance in 9 months. But the reality is that pregnancy is a...