As a woman who struggled with fertility issues for many years, nothing brought me more joy than that first wave of morning sickness that surged through my body when I was pregnant with my son. My stomach ached, my...
When you choose UCHealth for your labor and delivery, you have access to some of the top obstetric providers in the country, as well as specially trained nurses who provide expertise, compassion and comfort based on decades of experience. UCHealth is...
You want to know what I never get tired of? Birth Stories. I've never heard a birth story that I didn't find totally fascinating. They're all like a season finale of Grey's Anatomy -thrilling, intriguing and there's always some little...
My husband and I are done having children. We have three beautiful babies, ranging from six to one years old. We are full of gratitude. We are content. We run a small circus. We wouldn't have it any other way.
Having...
He was 1 pound, 11 ounces – the tiniest human I had ever seen. Our micro-preemie.
His body was the size of a vending-machine soda bottle with a tennis-ball head perched on top. Matchstick fingers and toes wiggled madly.
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BLOOM 2022 was this year's signature event for new and expecting moms in Colorado Springs. We had a wonderful time loving on mamas, helping them connect with one another, and introducing them to incredible local resources.
A big thank you...
Many of you wonderful readers out there read my last blog post “Why I Need a Little Pink in my World.” So, I thought it only fair to write an update. It's been just a few days since finding...
I waited a long time to get pregnant. Too long apparently, because once I began the process of fertility treatments at the age of 36, my chart proclaimed, “advanced maternal age.”
Wait, what?
Thirty-six just didn’t seem that old to me....
Once you announce you’re expecting, everyone seems to have advice. What to expect. What types of products “you just have to have.” Well, today I’m jumping on this bandwagon. I promise if you are pregnant, hoping to be or...
I know you've all been waiting with bated breath for my comparison of the second trimesters of my two pregnancies. I'm happy to report that I've recently entered my third trimester, and can now give a thorough summary.
A Pain...
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The Colorado Springs Guide To Indoor Play Places
When you are planning activities with your kids, the weather seems to play an important role! Let's face it, there are days when as...
