“Was it on purpose?”
Raised eyebrows, wide eyes, and a slow, fake smile is the most common reaction I get when I reply “Yes.” The baby in my belly was in fact, on purpose.…
The Mary that understands me and prays for me
Light, flowing locks of curly hair. Peaceful expression on her face. Serene. I can’t relate with her like this. I can’t draw strength from these images. I need to see…
I was raped and gave birth. Celebrities need to stop telling me abortion is ‘normal.’
Alyssa Milano is back in the news this week for disparaging comments she made about birth on a People Magazine podcast called “Me Becoming Mom.” In the interview, Milano, who…
Is it irresponsible to bring children into this world?
When I was pursuing my Education degree, I listened to another student talk about her fears in regards to bringing children into the world someday She very honestly told me…
10 things no one tells you about adoption
If you're considering adoption and want the real story or need solidarity during or after an adoption, I have 10 things that no one tells you about adoption. These can…
When I told my daughter she had a half-sister
A few years ago I told my now 17 year old that she has an older half-sister who was placed for adoption in infancy. It was the hardest conversation I…
When PCOS Nearly Ruined My Chance at Becoming a Mother
It was 2007. I was a first-year teacher, getting settled into my career. My husband and I were married two years earlier, and although we had planned to wait three…
A letter to the baby I lost
[trigger: miscarriage] Dear Little One, It's been a year since your birthday and the day you died, too. I know you're with Jesus now and He's the best parent you…
These are the most popular baby names for 2020
While 2020 changed the world, parents didn't change much up in the way of naming their kids, according to the Social Security Administration. In fact, the top three names for…
This new mom’s story of what happened at the hospital is a nightmare
Honestly, we'd probably be in jail if this happened to us . Tiffany Miller just gave birth to Jaxson a couple days ago. The doctors knew he'd be born with…
What not to say to someone experiencing infertility
It's Infertility Awareness Week and those of us who have experienced infertility in some form probably hate this week. We really don't need to be reminded of the cross we…
HUMAN LIFE: The first human-monkey chimera embryos were created – and then destroyed
Human babies, in their smallest forms of embryos, are being combined with monkey embryos in the name of scientific research. This groundbreaking research, published yesterday in the journal Cell and…
