Being pregnant means we’re not alone: giving pause to this stage of my son’s life
Right now, and for the next four months, it’s just him and me. He is just mine. And I am just his. And that’s it. It’s just the two of us — roaming this Earth together. And as lonely as I feel sometimes, I need to pause and realize, that I am never, ever, alone.
Cotton candy, a ferris wheel, and magic sparkles: all signs point to a whimsical birth announcement
Sarah and Chad wanted to announce their baby’s sex a little non-traditionally, so they contacted Le Cape Studios and asked if the team would tag along at a carnival. The ever-present but still quite subtle blue (the balloon, cotton candy, even their shirts) is such an awesome touch — not to mention the badass ferris wheel shots.
This beachside yoga-infused maternity session’s gonna make you swoon
Amy and Tres share a love for yoga — in fact, they were introduced to one another by their yoga teacher. The two are now expecting their first tiny yogi, and decided to have some fun with yoga during their maternity session with Cassie Leigh Photography.
Alyssa and Stephen’s circus and Dr. Seuss inspired maternity session
Alyssa and Steven are fans of bright colors, Dr. Seuss (Alyssa has a Truffula Trees tattoo!), and the circus. In fact, Alyssa used to work for a circus, and Steven knows how to juggle. The pair asked Dallas-based Brandi Thompson Photography to capture their maternity fun.
Renee and Lois are having a baby and they’re so EXCITED!
Nothing says home like your actual home, and nothing says “We’re so happy we’re having a baby!” like huge smiles plastered on your faces. Lois and Renee are definitely stoked about their impending arrival of their firstborn!
Are midwives status symbols?
Danielle Pergament recently published a piece in the New York Times about the trendiness of midwives — and whether or not opting for a midwife is becoming indicative of social status (at least in some pockets of society).
I survived post-partum depression — twice
Before I had kids, I was really, really happy. I didn’t exactly party like a rock star, but I had all the free time in the world. I worked 40 hours, had a great boyfriend, vacationed every chance I got, and spent office time Googling fun drinks to make after work. Then I missed a period, found out I was pregnant, and everything I thought I was dissolved.
How a musician mama-to-be balances performing and growing a kid
Miss Ashlee performs in Awesome Sauce with her fiancé Rod — and the two are expecting their first child soon. She’s continued performing with the band throughout her pregnancy, and she loves it.