Pregnancy

“When are you going to have another baby?” “Do you want an only child?” “Mommy, when can I be a big brother?” I’ll bet most couples have had these questions asked of them at one time or another. But for couples experiencing secondary infertility, these questions hurt. Couples who have had a previous pregnancy often think of themselves as having "normal" fertility, but this isn't always the case. Secondary infertility, or the inability to conceive subsequent biological children, can be frustrating, emotionally taxing, but is not uncommon. Recent statistics suggest that more than 3 million women of childbearing age in the U.S. who have one biological child have difficulty getting pregnant or carrying another to term. And roughly 800,000 married women with...

Disclosure :: BLOOM is a sponsored event designed just for expecting moms in Baton Rouge. This event made possible by partnerships with Baton Rouge General Hospital and the companies mentioned in this post. Bloom :: An Event for Expecting Moms in Baton Rouge Expecting moms in Baton Rouge won't want to miss our Bloom event on April 28, 2016! Please join us on Thursday, April 28 at 6:30pm Who :: all Baton Rouge area moms and moms-to-be (although you do not have to be expecting to attend!) What :: a {kid-free} evening in celebration of Mother’s Day and motherhood designed with expecting moms in Baton Rouge in mind Why :: Whether you’re expecting for the first or fourth time, have a brand new bundle of joy at home or are past...

Dear Friend, I have never told you this but I want to let you know that I think about you every time. Every time I post a new picture of my son on Facebook I think about you and hope I haven’t just made your day worse. I hope that when you see his latest antic and the mischievous grin that accompanies it, that it brings a smile to your face. But how can it? I don’t think I could smile if our roles were reversed. I know how badly you want a baby of your own. I know what you and your husband have been going through to try to make it happen; the specialists, the painful IVF shots, the...

Wow, 2016 is fast-approaching!  We certainly plan on enjoying every moment during these last few weeks of the year, but we wanted to take some time to reflect on 2015 and see what YOU have loved most right here on the blog.  Our passion continues to be connecting moms in the Baton Rouge community and beyond. We hope you've enjoyed reading along this year as much as we've enjoyed sharing! So, without further ado, here are our TOP 10 most read and most loved posts in 2015! 10. A Letter to All You Unphotogenic Mothers: Exist in Photographs As Adriana so beautifully puts: So Mother, embrace who you are. Have courage and show yourself in photographs to your children and to yourself. Show your daughters...

As I've journeyed through my second pregnancy, I've tried to consciously savor my time with my little girl while it's still "only us." Drink up every moment I can of her at this age -- her wonder of the world, her precious laugh, her fiercely independent spirit -- and at this moment in time where she is my only child, my baby. But changes are coming - wonderful, exciting changes - but changes just the same. The idea of "only us" meaning my daughter and me may seem a little strange since I am married to a wonderful man. But, as so often it goes, things happen in life that you never imagine or expect. My dear husband was diagnosed with a chronic,...