Pregnancy

During both of my pregnancies, I wanted nothing more than to keep my babies safe. I said goodbye to raw fish and alcohol without a second thought and dutifully only…

Here are some lightly edited reflections as I reflect on the three years since losing a baby due to encephalocele. (You can read my story here if you’re unfamiliar.) A few weeks…

Two years ago today, I shared a social media post that changed my life forever, although not in the way that I expected. I had seen a second line on…

Today’s post is one that I’ve been brainstorming for a while because I was so obsessive about it during pregnancy. I knew Vagner would be discouraged from leaving due to…

Long time, no talk! I’ve averaged one blog post a month this pregnancy, which is slightly embarrassing. I’m back for a great reason, though — sharing our little one’s nursery with the world. When we first toured our home, I immediately pointed at the spare room and told Vagner, “This is the baby’s room.” Nearly two years later, it’s coming to fruition, and I couldn’t be happier.

Understatement of the year: Being pregnant during a pandemic isn’t what I pictured when I used to think about having a baby. Still, we’re trying to make the most of…