My hubby is out of town this week. He flew to Arizona to be with his folks while his dad had heart surgery (all went well, Praise the Lord...

I don't know what it's like to receive a diagnosis of infertility. When it took me nearly a year to conceive our first child, my ...

Last night, we let baby Vivian "cry it out" a couple times in the night. Before you applaud or criticize, let me tell you that ...

Today is International Women's Day! As a mother of three girls, it's important to me to acknowledge days like today, taking a time ...

Are we ready to start a family? This is the question many couples ask when they come to the crossroads of entering parenthood. If you a...

I've got one in Kindergarten and another headed there next fall, so the alphabet is a popular topic in our household these days. Ever...

I'm really good at chatting about self-care. I have my Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy, after all. I have three children and ...

Happy New Year! It's 2016 - the year we're all going to be healthier, calmer, and happier. Right? [Insert fear and loathing here.]...

Sometimes I stumble across a product I love so much, that I track down the manufacturer and let them know I would hug them in person if I co...

Motherhood comes with many things.  Love, awe, gratitude, patience, and selflessness.  These are the wonderful things I've grown in (som...

I recently wrote a post all about breastfeeding, where I mentioned how much I love Earth Mama Angel Baby's Natural Nipple Butter.  Sinc...

Let me start off by saying (and meaning) this:   There's no wrong way to have a baby. Photo from Daphne's birth by Mathieu Photog...

Today's post is brought to you by my friend, Rachel.  Check her work in her profile links below! For the first year of motherhood, ...

She's here!  She's arrived!  And though it's been a few weeks since I've touched the blog, I couldn't jump back into wri...

It's the final stretch! I'm scheduled to deliver this baby via c-section on Sunday, August 16th at 9am.  (Mark your calendars!  Pr...

Hey gang! I need your help!  As you know, I recently had my first book published (eek! Still pinching myself!)  It's been a roller coa...

Hi.  My name is Emily, and I'm addicted to "Pinterest Baby Must Have" lists. Okay, addicted is too strong of a term.  But, l...

Today is the day!   For All Maternity is available to buy, and I couldn't be more excited to share it with you all! Purchase ...

Morning sickness, stretch marks, food cravings/aversions, and those wonderful strangers who think your bulging bump issues them a free pass ...