This editorial series, Stork Stories, is brought to you by Des Moines Moms Blog and MercyOne. All 8 original articles from the Stork Stories series can be found here.
Before I had kids I ran marathons and half marathons. I wasn’t fast, but...
When I was approached to write a blog post for Des Moines Mom, I was…perplexed. What could I (a wannabe mom) possibly have to say to a community full of real-life mothers? A community I so desperately want to...
You’re pregnant. Now what?! I think most of us go into pregnancy wanting to be healthy, fit, and happy. But then reality sets in and we are nauseous, exhausted, and can barely stomach food.
Instead of throwing in the...
My son, Trace, was born in May of 2011. I was on cloud nine when he arrived. He was my second son (my oldest, Michael, was born in 2009), and I loved having two cute boys who I could...
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...
Des Moines Moms Blog is honored to share this guest post from local mama Megan McAtee. This article was done in partnership with UnityPoint Health Des Moines.
Megan's Story
When my husband and I found out we were pregnant, there was a rush...
Infertility. What an ugly word. That word just sounds miserable, dirty, horrible. Maybe because that word brings me back to a time in my life when I was young, feisty, full of life… or so I thought.
That word changed...
Des Moines Moms Blog is thrilled to be releasing the 2017 Pregnancy & Postpartum Guide. This Des Moines Pregnancy and Postpartum guide has ALL the resources needed for a successful pregnancy and postpartum period in the Des Moines area.
Last week I posted an article about deciding on family size. The big question, "Are you done?" has been the topic of many a conversation in my home; and it's one that we haven't been able to finally answer. I...
Where you have your baby, and with whom by your side (or at your feet), is a decision that can be explored before you even find out you are pregnant. In fact, I recommend it!
One of the first and...
In + Around Des Moines
Summer Programs at The Little White Schoolhouse
Keep your kids engaged with learning during the summer with Jump Start at The Little White Schoolhouse in Ankeny, Iowa. It is designed to...
