Melanie
A native of the New Orleans 'burbs, Melanie has lived in Baton Rouge since starting her bachelors degree at LSU. She earned her BA in Mass Communication and a master’s degree in Social Work both from LSU. In her professional life Melanie focuses on women’s mental health. Melanie and her husband met in Baton Rouge have been together for almost two decades. They have 2 bright and curious kids who keep them on their toes. When not working or moming Melanie can be found exploring yet another new hobby, trying to “get organized” and avoiding the laundry. She loves sitcoms, traveling, iced coffee and carbs.
Infertility: The Emotional Roller Coaster
The journey to parenthood looks different for everyone. For some it is an unexpected surprise for others it is the culmination of years of struggle. No matter which side of the spectrum you’re on...
Infertility, My Story of Being One in Eight
Initially, it was part of the plan, we would wait a while before having children. We wanted to experience life as a couple before we experienced it as a family of more than two....
The Anxiety, the Agony, the Infertility
I can feel it creeping in, slowly and almost secretly. It’s there like a shadow, always with me, but I can’t always see it. Do I acknowledge it? Do I ignore it and hope...
Ode to My Slow Cooker
“How do I love thee, let me count the ways…” Elizabeth Barrett Browning was talking about her husband, not a kitchen appliance, but if she had had a slow cooker she may have said...
Why Can’t I Go to Sleep?
The kids are in bed, the household responsibilities are done and you climb into bed to sleep, but you don’t sleep. You check your email, or lie awake thinking of all of the things...