One of my clearest memories of new motherhood was sitting on my couch when Isla was all of 3 weeks old crying to my mother and another new mom about how hard it was adjusting to being a mother. Specifically, I remember saying I thought we’d made a big mistake. Also, something about not havingRead More
Baking #2: 15 Weeks
Check in and see how pregnancy #2 is going at 15 weeks.
Baking #2: 13 Weeks
Check in and see how pregnancy #2 is going at 13 weeks.
Baking #2: NT Scan and Panorama Results
Last week, we had our NT scan and received the results from our Panorama genetic testing. Good news on all fronts! Baby #2 is measuring spot on so far, and everything looks good. All of our test results came back low risk. And for a dash of fun, we found out #2 is going toRead More
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Most people in my life know at this point that I’ve experienced a miscarriage. Most people don’t know the full story: that I lost 3 babies in a year. The first was probably a fluke, a genetic anomaly, and the subsequent two were probably lost due to the damage done to my body by theRead More
I’ve Had a Miscarriage. Now What?
The time following a miscarriage can be bewildering and messy. You probably never expected to be in this situation and aren’t sure where to go from here. Below I’ve shared my advice on how to take care of your physical and emotional health during the aftermath of loss.