They were bickering—just the usual stress of parenting a toddler. Their 2.5-year-old was in full meltdown mode, and tensions were high. In the middle of it, her husband blurted out, “We need to delay baby number two because we clearly can’t even handle one right now.” She paused, looked at him, and said, “Well… hold […]
She had a 3-year-old and a toddler just 18 months old when she found out she was pregnant again. From the very beginning, she told her 3-year-old that there was a baby in Mommy’s belly. Her daughter was excited, full of questions and wonder. But in January, she miscarried. When it started happening, she sat
She told her boys right away. They had come with her to the doctor appointments, knowing that the baby needed to grow strong but also understanding, in their own way, that their mommy had lost babies before, little ones now in heaven. So they prayed, together, that this baby would keep growing. Her first son
In the early days of breastfeeding, she let her baby latch as often as they wanted. She knew this frequent nursing would signal her body to produce the milk her baby needed. It was all about building that supply through connection and instinct. She also experimented with different ways to hold her baby during feedings.
She had trouble breastfeeding at first. In the hospital, she used a nipple shield and the hospital-grade pump to help express colostrum while she learned how to nurse. During those early days, she fed her baby with a spoon or syringe, ensuring her little one got what was needed even as they both adjusted. Once
She had three IUGR babies, and although she thinks being induced or having a C-section isn’t ideal, she believes it is the safer option in these cases. The placenta is not delivering enough nutrients and sometimes stops providing vital things like blood and oxygen. She believes the baby is safer on the outside when they
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At 34 years old, she was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a condition that would shape her emotional and physical journey toward motherhood. With hopes high but options limited, she began fertility treatments that would test her resilience in ways she never expected. She initially underwent several cycles of Clomid and Letrozole, two commonly
Early in her pregnancy, she made the decision to start a very low dose of Zoloft. Despite trying everything—daily walks, balanced nutrition, hydration, supplements, and extensive testing with a holistic doctor—nothing was easing her overwhelming depression and anxiety, intensified by pregnancy hormones. Once she began the medication, everything changed. She felt more like herself: a
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One mother faced such severe depression and anxiety during her pregnancy that she was unable to function. With her doctors’ assurance that it was safe, she began taking Lexapro. At the time, it was a lifeline—helping her make it through a pregnancy that felt unbearable without it. Now, years later, she’s aware of lawsuits linking
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During a challenging chapter in her life, she found essential support through a combination of bupropion and fluoxetine. She began taking the medications while pregnant and continued through her breastfeeding journey. Contrary to common concerns, she experienced no complications and credits the treatment with helping her manage her mental health during an overwhelming time. Looking
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