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First Time Mom? Hear What Some Celebrity Mom's Say About Becoming A Mother For The First Time.

There is truly nothing like having your first baby. Yes, it's challenging and you lose sleep and you're in a constant fog for months on end, but even in the midst of it all, there are some of the most perfect moments of…
Natural Childbirth is For the Birds!

Surprisingly Cheerful Just After Delivery Yesterday was The Big Day for the arrival of our fourth and final child. My scheduled induction was at 6 a.m. So, of course, I couldn't sleep past about 4 a.m. Contractions h…
An Oliver is Born!

I was 41 weeks pregnant, and feeling FOREVER past my due date. At my appointment, they said the words "you will need to have a baby by next week." It still echoes through my mind. "Next week" was actually an exaggeratio…
The One Upper (When Birth Stories Are Being Shared)

We’ve all been there. Standing in formation at the park or outside the gates to pick up our children and a mom with a new baby appears. General, sometimes feigned interest ensues with the usual questions: how old…
My Labor & Delivery Story (With Pics!)

It started after my 41.5 week appointment (which turned out to be my last appointment!). We were talking about induction, and my midwife did an internal exam to see if I was dilated, and asked if I wanted a membrane sw…
Birth Story! Labor and Delivery

I have been MIA from xanga and most of the world for the past three weeks because I was adjusting to life with my newborn son, but I am ready to share my delivery story. I am over the moon with my little baby, he is per…
My Birth Story! No One Ever Tells You Everything

So, here’s some background information. I don’t like pain. I take Excedrin when I have a headache; I have prescription drugs for my migraines. I got 5 stitches in my index finger once, and I took Tylenol wi…
Christian's Birth Story

As you know, Christian's birth was a scheduled c-section. My surgery was scheduled for 12:30 pm, but I had to arrive at the hospital at 10:30 am. I was surprisingly calm as I got ready to go to the hospital. I think e…
She's Here! Introducing Hannah!

My baby girl Hannah Elizabeth was born via c-section on June 30th: one week before her scheduled arrival, two weeks before her due date. She was 7 lbs 15oz and 20.5 inches long. She was originally scheduled to come Ju…
She's Here! Introducing: Kendra Mae

7lbs 12oz 20 inches long. All perfectly healthy and doing wonderful. I guess I can do a re-cap of yesterday. I mean after all, it was an amazing day! We arrived at the hospital at 5am just like we were told. I couldn'…