Tag: Pregnancy
When Miracles Happen
It should have been my baby’s 1st birthday. But it wasn’t. There was no birthday cake, no balloons, no party. Just me, feeling sad...
Adventures in Baby Registries
It has been quite some time now since we registered for our little bundle of joy, but oh, I can remember it like yesterday....
From the Perspective of a Child: Pregnancy/Babies
I have a three-year-old daughter and am expecting baby number two in December. We waited until about week eleven or twelve to tell her...
We’re Having a Baby! {Keyword: WE}
It's been an exciting couple months around our household, as we recently announced that we are expecting baby #4 in December. As someone who...
I Was a Pumper
I was an exclusive pumper (EP) for my oldest son. He is now 4, so it’s been awhile for me. But I would like...
A Dad’s Guide to Pregnancy
Women love pillows. I know how dangerous it is to make broad generalizations about women on a blog for women run by women. Nonetheless,...
Postpartum Surprises: 10 Ways Pregnancy is Not Done With You Yet
When I had my first child, I remember holding her on my chest while the doctor stitched me up (thank you, oh blessed epidural)...
Maybe Next Year
Since my son was only a few months old I’ve fielded the common question, “So when are you going to have another one?” My...
If You’ve Got It, Flaunt It…For All of Womankind
These days, pregnancy is generally accepted as a beautiful thing, but that wasn't always the case. Not too many generations ago, pregnancy was largely...
To My Husband: I Notice
After two years of being part of the Iowa City Moms Blog, this will be my last post. It has been a fun (and...