“They just turned 7 months old. They don’t get out much. This is the first time for them at the park. First time ever in a swing. “My partner and I wanted to start a family really bad. We did what you call an IUI … Continue readingDouble the love, thanks to insemination procedure
“I became pregnant and had my baby when I was a freshman in high school. She was born in January. In February, I turned 15. “It was pretty tough on me. I was trying to go to school, work and take care of my baby. … Continue readingFormer teen mom doesn’t regret a thing
“I’m due in December, 10 days after my birthday. It’s a girl. I had two miscarriages last year, so I’m excited for this one. “The first time, we didn’t know what it was. The second one was a baby boy. I was 16 weeks pregnant, … Continue readingAfter miscarriages, mom confident about pregnancy
“I had this big house, and I liked being around kids. So I decided to have a daycare. “At first I kept one or two kids in my home, and then it grew to about 17 kids with just me. Oh, they had rules at … Continue readingDaycare grew out of her love for children
“MEND has this thing in October, which is Infant Awareness Loss Month, where they have a balloon release in memory of those who passed away. My fiancé actually proposed to me there. He wanted to incorporate my daughter into the engagement, so it was perfect. … Continue readingTrying to stay positive during latest pregnancy
“We recently had our first baby. It’s a girl. Oh, man, I was scared at first, and it’s still a little unbelievable. You know, being a young parent, trying to provide, thinking about what the baby needs. “From day one, when we knew we were pregnant, … Continue readingAfter that first baby, everything has changed
“The thing that crosses my mind more than anything else is, don’t screw it up. I’m excited about getting married and having a baby, but I worry. I’m trying to figure out what needs to be a priority and what needs to happen. I’m working … Continue readingYoung couple ‘have a stupid amount in common’
“I’m their grandmother and he’s their uncle. I’m from Miami, but I actually spend more time here now. “I retired from nursing three years ago. I was an OBGYN nurse, delivering babies for 40 years. It was awesome. Right out of nursing school I went … Continue readingShe spent 40 years helping to deliver babies