My hands nervously fidgeted with my purse as I sat in the waiting room. I hoped against hope that my intuition was wrong this time. They called us to the ultrasound room-- the same one that brought the last...
We have always had the desire for an unmedicated and natural birth. This pointed us in the direction of the Bradley Method®, finding an experienced midwife, and ultimately pursuing a homebirth. Here are the main reasons we chose this...
Today I'd like to share the birth story of my daughter, Tatum. It was so hard to choose whether to share hers or the birth of my son--they are both equally special to me. But Tatum is my first,...
Y por qué tardé hasta mi tercer embarazo.
Como madres, muchas de nosotras podemos estar de acuerdo que tener el privilegio de cargar y dar luz a un bebé es algo que no tiene explicacion. Es hermoso. Pero, para unas...
Yay! You're having a baby! Now what? Every person is different and has their own expectations for what their birthing process will look like. Birthing location can change this, but so can the person with you in the delivery...
October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month.
October is also the month when my husband and I experienced both of our miscarriages.
The first was very early--around five weeks. The second happened two years later, and I was...
Oh, the joys of pregnancy. Being pregnant is an experience unlike any other. You're giving up your body to grow another human. It is no easy feat and comes with a lot of changes-- some expected and some not....
If you missed it, I wrote a blog post a few months back explaining Why I Chose to Use a Doula for My Second Birth. I am here to tell you more about my experience and why you should...
Chances are, if you've had a baby, adopted a baby, been pregnant, or know someone who has done these things, or, taken a stroll through the bookstore, you know who Heidi Murkoff is. You may or may not know...
When I was 23 weeks pregnant with my first son, my belly finally popped. I excitedly bought my first-ever maternity clothes. I remember looking in the mirror and smiling at that small baby belly--I finally looked pregnant. It was...
October. Balloon Fiesta. Spooky season. Fall. Halloween. All the pumpkin things. These are all images that pop into my head when I think of October. For anyone who has experienced the loss of a child, it is also a...
I have always wanted to be a mom. But I was terrified of actually giving birth. When I found out I was pregnant, I was fortunate to work with several women who had amazing, empowered, natural births. And I...
As a teacher, I often hear kids tell each other, "You get what you get, and you don't throw a fit." They say this as they're passing out treats to one another on holidays or birthdays. It seems as...
Seeing your baby is one of the most exciting parts of pregnancy. There is no feeling like seeing your baby for the first time or learning the gender of your baby. You can also learn your baby's personality during...
In + Around ABQ
Guide to Isotopes Games with Kids :: Play Ball!
Baseball is known to be America's pastime. Here in Albuquerque, it's obvious that we agree. We're lucky enough to house one of the biggest...
