Parenting

  • Where to Give Birth

    I’ve had two cesareans that were caused directly or indirectly by the actions and beliefs of my OB’s. With this pregnancy, I am planning a VBA2C, or vaginal birth after two cesareans. I am considered “high risk” because I have had two prior cesareans and two prior premature births. Being high risk limits some of my […]

  • There Are Many Things Worse Than Disabilities

    Whenever I share with someone about A-Man’s autism or Baby M’s developmental delay the first response is almost always “I’m sorry”. When people go to their ultrasound waiting to hear if they’re having a boy or girl and come home with a diagnosis of a disability, parents are counseled on their options and how difficult […]

  • Why I Don’t Cook Dinner

    I’ve been a stay at home mom now for two whole years. In that time our lives have gone from crazy to crazier. We’ve started homeschooling. We have started three therapies a week for our two kids with special needs. I’ve continued working towards my degree. Chris has gone from working evenings, primarily while the kids […]

  • Updates on Being Outnumbered!

    Oh friends what a month it has been! If you haven’t noticed, things have been a little quiet around here lately! Lots of things have been going on, but things seem to be settling back into a normal routine (HA! What is normal?) so I figured I’d use this post to give you some updates […]