As an engineer, I love numbers and step-by-step instructions. The life I expected to live was going to take effort, but I could predict the next step.
Step 1: Work hard in high school, get as many scholarships as possible,...
You may be wondering why I am writing about infertility for a mom’s blog? The first reason is that April 23-29 is Infertility Awareness week. Secondly, If you haven’t experienced infertility I can almost assure you that you know...
Ah, the sweet snuggles. Bringing home a baby is magical. Preparing for a baby and creating a baby registry can be overwhelming; there are so many items to choose from. How do you know which item is best? After...
I’m in the newborn season where life happens in two-hour intervals. Short stints of life occurring in between an around-the-clock cycle of feeds, diaper changes, pump, repeat. Despite the diligence of adhering to that exhausting rhythm coupled with my...
Who doesn't love a good birth story? No matter how long you've been a mom, you still remember the moment you became a mom. At Des Moines Mom our goal is to encourage and empower moms to be the...
This editorial series, Birth Stories, is brought to you by UnityPoint Health and Des Moines Mom. UnityPoint Health provides world-class prenatal and postpartum care in Des Moines. All 5 original articles from the Birth Stories series can be found...
This post is part of an editorial series, Birth Stories, is brought to you by UnityPoint Health and Des Moines Mom. All 5 original articles from the Birth Stories series can be found here.
When I think about the important...
This post is part of an editorial series, Birth Stories, is brought to you by UnityPoint Health and Des Moines Mom. All 5 original articles from the Birth Stories series can be found here.A blissful picture of a mom...
This post is part of an editorial series, Birth Stories, is brought to you by UnityPoint Health and Des Moines Mom. All 5 original articles from the Birth Stories series can be found here.
Saturday night August 12 is an...
This post is part of an editorial series, Birth Stories, is brought to you by UnityPoint Health and Des Moines Mom. All 5 original articles from the Birth Stories series can be found here.
I thought writing a birth story...
In + Around Des Moines
Five Reasons Not to Miss the YMCA’s Truck or Treat Event...
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 12, from 9 AM to noon, when you can experience Truck or Treat at the Waukee Family YMCA.
