There are so many amazing products available these days, it can be overwhelming! If you’ve ever been to Babies R Us, you know that there are tons of options out there. But what do you really need for your new baby? Here are 10 registry must-haves: 1. A Place to Sleep Everyone automatically thinks of […]

This birth story started over 3 years ago. Back in 2013, I found out I was pregnant with baby #3. As soon as I told Brandy, she told me she was also pregnant within a couple of weeks of my due date. We were both unsure about the future… because I needed her at my […]

From the moment I met Madison and Caleb, I could see what a fabulous team they make. Madison took Birth boot camp classes with Amy and hired Megan, one of our Thrive Mama Collective doulas for her birth. I loved seeing Madison, as a first time mom, take control of her birth and educate herself on all their […]

Baby Phoenix was in a HURRY! Thankfully, he waited for me to get into the room (about 10 minutes, or less) before he decided to make his appearance. If you saw someone running across the parking lot at Mercy hospital that day… it was me. Nothing like “she is about to start pushing” to light […]

“Pregnancy brain” is a real thing. You forget what you were saying mid-sentence, or you forget why you stood up off the couch…. I believe it translates into “mom brain,” and you just perpetually forget things even after giving birth. (This is one reason I’m a big fan of photography and videography, I can actually […]

The love of a husband and wife during labor is such a beautiful thing. It amazes me to witness every single time. Nervous dads, eager to help however they can, but unsure what to do. Moms reaching out to dad during each contraction for support. Watching these two was nothing short of beautiful as well. […]