Pregnancy brings with it a myriad of joys and wonders. But there are also some less than pleasant side-effects to deal with. Apple Cider Vinegar is a potent sidekick in helping with some of these side-effects in a way that's...
Please check out Parts 1 and 2 of my Pregnancy Over 40 series.
Even though this was my fifth baby, it was my first experience with preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome, an epidural, a c-section, and a preemie baby. Processing an...
There are so many options for labor and delivery. Some people want a homebirth, some go to birthing centers, but perhaps the most traditional place to birth a baby is in a hospital delivery room. There are several labor...
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...
Pregnancy comes with its own set of aches and pains, and chiropractic care is a great way to help take care of these. Not only can chiropractic care help the pain in your back, hips, and joints, but it...
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...
I have one regret in life. One. That's it. I know I've only been around 30 years, but still, just one.
My one regret is not asking for help.
This post is about to get really personal. It's something I have...
Read part 1 of this infertility series here.
There's that sequence from the movie UP that hits me hard every time. Those two sweet kids . . . they love each other so much. They grow up and get married....
The excitement of meeting a new baby is like no other. They are so tiny and squishy, and they make the cutest little noises. You become overwhelmed with joy to be able to hold this tiny miracle that you’ve...
April Fools' Day is right around the corner, and you may have started planning the perfect prank. Perhaps you decided to fool your family and friends with a fake pregnancy announcement on social media. After all, that would really...
Heidi Murkoff is a world-renowned author of What To Expect When You're Expecting, collaborator on her book's movie of the same title (which is hilarious and amazing on MANY levels), and bringer-of-happiness across the world as she visits many...
When I used to think about being a mother, one dream I had was cuddling my baby while I rocked and sang him or her to sleep. Once I had my baby, that dream came true. I would often hold him...
The perfect birth plan is to have no plan.
Hear me out . . .
I’m not saying to walk into labor blindly. Take a Childbirth Education Class or read up on the subject. But I am saying, be open to...
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...
