52 Week Short Story Challenge: February Update

I’d love to tell you all that I’m totally on top of my game right now. But, I could never lie to you. As I write this, I am currently three weeks behind on this challenge. If I’m not exhausted, I’m … Continue reading

Adventures in Cloth Diapering

Yes, we are taking the plunge and investing in a stash of cloth diapers. We’ll accept the awards and accolades that I’m sure society will just pour upon us like a Gatorade cooler over the coach’s head at the end … Continue reading

Exercise in the Third Trimester

Seriously. Just… what? I can barely walk these days. I’ve had to bail on my group training because my pelvis wants to split in half at the mere thought of doing lunges. Even walking the hallways at work and taking … Continue reading

HFM Receives A Liebster Award!

WOOT! This is the first time HFM has ever been nominated for an award. Nifty! Thanks so much to Journey For My Baby for the nomination. So, as I understand it, this award is given from one blogger to another. … Continue reading

Maternity Photo Shoot

I had thought I was going to arrange something grand for my pregnancy photo shoot. But I guess I waited too long. I wanted to have a nice, round bump for the pictures, but now I think I’m too blimp … Continue reading

John Braxton Hicks Is Not My Friend

I know it’s not the good doctor’s fault for recognizing and describing the practice contractions that many women experience in the last few weeks of pregnancy. Still, I have a feeling if we met on the street (back in the … Continue reading

800 Baby Wipes, An Ice Storm and What The Hell Are We Going to Do?

800 Baby Wipes, An Ice Storm and What The Hell Are We Going to Do?

Yesterday an ice storm hit our area and knocked out the power for about eight hours. Not a big deal, just a first world problem. But for some reason, it got me all worked up. I’m sure it’s just the … Continue reading

HFM Guest Post: Pushing For Midwives in Maryland

I’m so pleased to hand the microphone over to my friend, Erin Whitt Hilker, today. She is passionate about women’s health and particularly about her access to the birth choices. I hope you’ll enjoy her post chronicling her day of … Continue reading