Read Zoey's Birth Story Part 1 here and Part 2 here. As the rush that comes with a baby’s arrival settled down around 1am, our nurse, Carol, suggested that Zoey spend the night in the nursery so both Rob and I could get some sleep. At first, we resisted, but after her...
Zoey’s Birth Story (Part 2)
You can read Part 1 of Zoey’s birth story here. One of my biggest disappointments with having HELLP was my loose birth plan went almost entirely out the window. I had envisioned being able to labor at home for a while, move around the hospital room, and get an...
Pre-Baby Freezer Meals
Zoey’s original due date was slated for July 10, which meant Rob would have only one week with her before heading back to work for the school year. Rob’s return to teaching made me really nervous as I would be home on my own with a one week old as a new mom. As a...
Zoey’s Birth Story (Part 1)
With Zoey celebrating her one year birthday, I thought it would be fitting to share her birth story. When I was pregnant, I really enjoyed reading other mothers' birth stories, but I have been hesitant to share mine since it was so unusual. I don’t want anyone...