You may have heard the term "Geriatric Pregnancy"? Interestingly, it's now called "Advanced Maternal Age" (AMA). I guess that does sound better, but I still just say pregnancy. I am older--over 40 now--and I just had our fifth baby. In...
Pregnancy brings with it a myriad of joys and wonders. But there are also some less than pleasant side-effects to deal with. Apple Cider Vinegar is a potent sidekick in helping with some of these side-effects in a way that's...
Yay! You're having a baby! Now what? Every person is different and has their own expectations for what their birthing process will look like. Birthing location can change this, but so can the person with you in the delivery...
As a teacher, I often hear kids tell each other, "You get what you get, and you don't throw a fit." They say this as they're passing out treats to one another on holidays or birthdays. It seems as...
OK, well this title may not fit everyone's pregnancy craving, but it sure fit mine! All I wanted to eat was bread and cheese. Seriously, bread and cheese. That was all. Bread and cheese are not the worst foods,...
April 22 - 28 is National Infertility Awareness Week. We wanted to recognize those who struggle with infertility and the difficult decisions that infertility can bring. Many couples and singles are unable to carry a child but haven’t given up on growing their...
Pregnancy is full of worries. You desperately want everything to go wonderfully right, but your fear kicks in. Google becomes your best and worst friend. During my first pregnancy, I often found myself crying and my stomach in knots after...
For us the question started when we got engaged. “When are you guys going to have kids?” It came from our friends, our families, co-workers, pretty much everyone. We had planned to start trying pretty soon after we got married. So...
I have always wanted to be a mom. But I was terrified of actually giving birth. When I found out I was pregnant, I was fortunate to work with several women who had amazing, empowered, natural births. And I...
I had an electively induced birth. Let me tell you why.  I should preface this post by saying that they say you labor most like your sister(s). Well, my twin sister and I labored the same with our first child....
When my husband and I had our baby, David, we were on a rather small budget. Here are some tips and tricks we picked up along the way. Clothing Hand-me-downs are amazing if there is someone just a little bit ahead...
In Part 1, I shared some of the concerns I had and the lessons I learned in my Advanced Maternal Age (AMA) pregnancy. During this pregnancy, I developed some complications and things certainly did not go according to plan. Around...
There are so many different options for where to birth your baby, but so many people forget that birthing your baby in the comfort of your own home is an option as well. Homebirth offers many benefits to both...
A doula is a great resource during pregnancy, birthing, and even postpartum. They offer both you and your partner support, serve as a resource and cheerleader, and can work in any birthing environment. Doulas can also support you through experiences...

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Our Family’s Favorite Hike: Las Conchas Trail

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Last summer I created a reel on our family's favorite hike in the Albuquerque area, Las Conchas Trail. The reel instantly went viral, and...