I do not understand why we tell newly-pregnant women not to tell anyone they're pregnant until after the first trimester. The reason most often given is because the risk of miscarriage is so high. Is it just me or...
"Hi, I'm Chelsea and I birthed two of my three children at home." This isn't actually how I introduce myself to people, but it usually eventually comes up in my mom circles or when talking with couples thinking about...
There I was in my midwife’s office, tears rolling down my face. No matter how much I tried, I couldn’t stop them from falling. “I’m not sad, just surprised.” She made a note in my file as I...
When you’re in your 30’s, it’s a baby-filled world. My newsfeed is chock full of toothy grins and growing families. I am no exception—I gladly share photos of my devilishly handsome boys (biased much?) as I scroll through sonograms,...
It may strike some as odd that I waited the standard three months to tell even those closest to me that I was pregnant, yet here I am… months later, speaking openly about the loss of that unexpected pregnancy...
Whether it's your first or your fourth, motherhood is a challenging adventure, but it doesn’t have to be a lonely one. Building your village starts here, with fellow mothers who have been in your shoes and can provide the...
My son recently turned 2 years old, and like most moms, I’m feeling ALL the feelings. These milestones, for me, always come with reflection on our time in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). When my water broke at...
MTV needs to send some producers over here. I've got an idea to pitch.
"16 and Pregnant" was good at first. I'll even admit that I'll still buy a tabloid if it has a story about anyone from the first...
Sometimes on parenting blogs, as we write about the triumphs and tribulations of motherhood, we overlook the basic, yet quintessential role that mothers have in the lives of their children: to provide them with the basic necessities for their...
Previously on 41 and Pregnant: Gigi found out she was having a boy in an epic Pinterest fail.
In this episode, we find Gigi in week 25.
Being more than halfway through the 2nd trimester is fabulous! I have finally stopped...
Rhode Island Life
Family-Friendly Walks Throughout Rhode Island
Now that spring has officially arrived and warmer weather is (hopefully) on its way, it's the perfect time to get outside for a family...
