Never did I think I’d actually read “Pregnant” on a pregnancy test, especially after the many "Not Pregnant" tests I've read. Yes, I desperately wanted to be pregnant, but it seemed unattainable in a sense. But there it was,...
Can we all agree that the final weeks of pregnancy are pretty brutal? You have spent the previous eight months prepping for your new child's arrival while going through some insane physical transformations. Maybe you are one of the lucky...
  Birth is a funny thing. It is powerful. It is amazing. It is miraculous. And above all else, it is unpredictable. Whenever a gathering of moms or moms-to-be talks about birth, there are always different groups -- cliques, really -- that...
Welcome to Bump Diaries – a new series on Columbia SC Moms Blog! One of our contributors is expecting, and here she will share her journey – the good AND the ugly – with all of you. It is sort of...
This post is dedicated to all the mamas who know the depths of postpartum depression. There is hope, there is help, keep fighting! Dear Happy Mama, I cannot tell you how incredibly hard it is to express what I am going through. Depression...
I'm in the middle of my second pregnancy and so far it's has been pretty easy compared to the first one, which is a pleasant surprise for me. We are so excited to add another member to our family,...
Over the last few weeks, I had the pleasure of trying out a wonderful new product called Comfort Buddie. Comfort Buddie is a heating and cooling pad, specifically designed for infants and toddlers. Made from 100% pure cotton, Comfort...
Welcome to Bump Diaries – a new series on Columbia SC Moms Blog! One of our contributors is expecting, and here she will share her journey – the good AND the ugly – with all of you. It is sort of...
When my daughter was born, I was living in New Zealand and under the care of a midwife. Midwives visit you in your home for six weeks postpartum, starting out daily and gradually decreasing their visits until you’re comfortable...
Thirty-nine days. This may seem like a random, rather simple number, but when one is trying to conceive, it seems like slllllowwwww-motion time. Thirty-nine days was the length of my most recent cycle. In case you are unfamiliar with the...
You wouldn't guess it from looking at me. I drive from place to place in our SUV with two car seats and two children in those seats. Our family of four fits very nicely in a fast food booth...
When I found out I was pregnant with my second child there were a couple of things I immediately assumed would be true: morning sickness would only last the first trimester, I would crave French fries and Kraft Mac...
Welcome to Bump Diaries – a new series on Columbia SC Moms Blog! One of our contributors is expecting, and here she will share her journey – the good AND the ugly – with all of you. It is sort of...
Valentine's Day: The day lovers celebrate the fact that they are no longer single... Being a married lady I am happy to report that my hubby is super romantic and always manages to make V-Day extra special. Whether its jewelry,...
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