Tag: baby

  • I Flushed: A Story of Miscarriage

    By Emily Rudolph TRIGGER WARNING: This story depicts a graphic miscarriage. My partner and I had only been in a relationship for a short time when we found out I was pregnant. We were both in college and were in the beginning stages of starting an actual relationship after having a bit of a fling.…

  • The Long Hallway: A NICU Story

    By Amy Gaither I had a healthy pregnancy with no complications. I gave birth at about 32-33 weeks gestational age. About a month prior to going into labor I was experiencing stress and an emotionally abusive relationship with the father. I felt scared and nervous about bring a child into that environment. I will be…

  • Milk Machines: Torturing Ourselves to Breastfeed

    Breastmilk is truly a miracle of nature. It literally changes color when we are sick, indicating the antibodies our bodies are passing on to our babies! It even heals cuts! It provides “liquid gold” nutrition! If you have read previous posts on this blog, you will know that I survived a very severe episode of…