While I met Lauren about six or seven years ago through our, then fiancés (now hubbys), it was really a tragedy that brought us so close together. I reached out to Lauren…
A Year in Review
Today is my first MCMaternity baby’s first birthday. Where the HECK has the time gone?! I can’t believe I am lucky enough to have been doing what I love for a year. And,…
What Does a Doula Actually…Do?
Recently, I was able to meet up with my brothers for lunch in Boston. It was a beautiful spring day, and amongst the lively conversation, my business came up. We discussed how…
National Infertility Awareness Week 2014
Today ends National Infertility Awareness Week for 2014. The theme this year was “Resolve to Know More”. One thing I know for sure is that infertility can happen to ANYONE. There…
Big News at MCMaternity
First of all, I want to say thank you to everyone who reached out about my big news! Second, considering all of the pregnancy inquiries I received, my news is going to…
That Time I Cut the Umbilical Cord
(First of all, I am breaking blogger rule 101: this entry has no images. Just words; just my story.) Take a second and think about the most memorable thing you ever…
My Breast Week of Learning – Ever
As many of you know from my Facebook page, I recently attended the Healthy Children’s Center for Breastfeeding Certified Lactation Counselor training course. This course was a 45-hour, non-stop, fast-paced, research-based training to…
Infertility – Our Struggle Part IV: The Day I Told My Mama
Anyone who knows me knows what an amazing relationship I had with my mother. To say that we were best friends would be putting it very, very lightly. We really understood…
Tips From Real Mamas about how to Survive Returning to Work
I know, it feels like just yesterday you were pushing your little bundle of joy through the birth canal, and holding him/her to your chest for the first time. And now, you’re expected…
The Celebration of Hope 2014
Just to get this statement out-of-the-way: the weather sucked, which was a HUGE bummer. But, so many people still came out to support the cause, and over $18,000 was raised! 🙂…