I'm a writer, a woman, and a mother. I've survived more pregnancy-related issues than you can shake a stick at, including three losses, life-threatening placental issues, and NICU stays. I've also had experience with a variety of non-pregnancy related issues that have come and (thankfully) gone quite unexpectedly. I've written about all of these, as well as my life at large, for more than...
Creating families. For many, families an easily attained lifetime achievement. But too many others are unable to realize parenthood because of fertility issues. Alternative Reproductive Resources helps make parenthood possible. Since 1992, our agency has been creating a community, including trusted medical professionals, intended parents, and the egg donors and gestational surrogates whose...
I began my health journey 11 years ago when I picked up Eat Right 4 Your Type. It has helped me lose weight, and manage joint pain, recurrent infections, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and diagnose celiac disease in myself, my children, and many family members. My journey continues with my efforts to lose the weight from my last pregnancy, and to help my oldest son with his trouble...
Our third daughter was born at 27 weeks. By the grace of God she was able to be revived after her placenta suffered an abruption, her umbilical cord was knotted and she was born with a strep infection. After one week it was discovered she had grade 3 and 4 brain bleeds. A reservoir was placed to drain excess cerebral spinal fluid (CSF). At 35 weeks a shunt was put in. She is now home and life...
Nuclear Medicine Technologist and mother of 4. Lover of science and God. My daughter Carleigh was diagnosed with anencephaly at 22 1/2 weeks gestation. I carried her to term and it was one of the most beautiful and blessed experiences of my life.
