About three years ago, my husband and I decided it was time to start a family.  We took all the “right” steps to lead...
To my beautiful daughter, Two years ago I was eagerly anticipating your arrival into this world. I was 6 days overdue, super uncomfortable, and so...
I am no longer renting out my uterus to tiny humans. The two times I rented out the space, it brought periods of food cravings,...
Since my experience of childbirth and motherhood was immediately followed by the twin whammies of separation and divorce, then endless months of not sleeping...

What’s in a Name?

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As we come into the 30th week of pregnancy, my husband and I have many lists going. A list on things to get done,...
Please talk to your medical provider before beginning any exercise program. First of all, congratulations on your new bundle of joy!!!! I’m so happy you are...
Two years ago, I had a miscarriage. I was about nine weeks into the first trimester, feeling terribly sick until one day I woke...
Please talk to your medical provider before exercising after having a baby. By now you are (somewhat) used to your new little one and are...
"Do you plan on having any more children, Maria?" my OBGYN asked me from behind her surgical mask. "I realize this may not be...
I’m a local doula and childbirth educator, and more importantly for this post, a MOTHER. As part of my Preparation for Birth series, I...
When I was offered the opportunity to participate in a postpartum/pelvic floor yoga class presented by The Iyengar Yoga Center of Vermont, a little...
I let my husband read the pregnancy test.  I knew the results when I saw the corner of his mouth twitch.  The solar eclipse was a...
The year was 2008. I was seven months pregnant with our fourth daughter and we were on our "Babymoon". My husband and I spent...
The NICU, which stands for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit isn’t discussed in What To Expect When You're Expecting, or The Girlfriends Guide to...

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The UVM Men’s Soccer National Championship Matters to Vermont Families

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Late into the evening on Monday, December 16, I lay in bed while my three kids were asleep, watching the Men’s National Collegiate Soccer...