August 20, 2020
Congrats! You Are Pregnant
We are thrilled for you! As many super heroes are quoted “With great power comes great responsibility”, and pregnancy is one of those powers. There are so many exciting milestones to come, but we will first point out a few areas to air in caution. Of course, these are just suggestions! Your Diet There […]
July 28, 2020
Our Family Is How It Always Should Have Been
Written By: Carrie Collier-Brown At age 31, Carrie Collier-Brown was on the verge of an exciting new phase in her life. She had just graduated from law school and was preparing to take the bar exam. A newlywed, she was also looking forward to starting a family and had been trying to conceive for just […]
July 23, 2020
Egg Donation Legal Process in Texas
By Ellen Rubenstein Congratulations! You have made it to the legal phase of the egg donation process. Completing the legal agreement is typically comprised of three main steps: 1) drafting the agreement, 2) reviewing and editing the agreement, and 3) executing the agreement. The first step typically entails the intended parents’ (a.k.a. recipients’) attorney drafting […]
July 9, 2020
“Do you Tell a Child that they Were Conceived Via Egg or Sperm Donor?”
I knew that trying to become a first-time mom at 40 would be tough. My fears were realized when my first pregnancy ended in miscarriage. Although that loss was devastating, I had no idea just how much more disappointment I was about to experience. That loss was only the beginning of my struggle with infertility—a […]
July 2, 2020
The Child We Were Meant to Have
Written By: Hillary Redwine There are moments in my life that stand out vividly. I can replay them in my mind like a scene from a movie, recalling where I was, what was said, and the emotions I felt. One of those moments happened in 2007 when I received a phone call from my doctor […]
June 25, 2020
Why Childbirth Education Classes are Important
My name is Paula Pizarro. I have been a nurse for over 25 years, mostly in Labor& Delivery, Newborn, and Neonatal ICU. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, a Certification in Childbirth Education, and a CCht (which is a certified clinical hypnotherapist). I am also a certified breastfeeding counselor, a certified passenger safety technician, […]
June 5, 2020
Coronavirus Reference Guide and Resources for Assisted Reproduction
Written: by Stephanie Bodolay This reference guide is meant for those persons that are going through Assisted Reproductive Services during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Please note that this is not a substitution for a legal consult, which you should obtain from your attorney for your particular case. Additionally, the circumstances and current guidelines are changing on a […]
April 16, 2020
Self Care Tips
Hey everyone! I am so excited to get to share with you all one of my greatest passions- improving your life with essential oils! This is especially true during a pandemic when you may have new emotions to deal with, new routines, or even new worries. As a mom of 5, I love getting to […]
April 9, 2020
Postpartum Support For All
Meet Chelsea! A busy mom of 2 who offers postpartum support for all of us! As a mother of two, I found myself having very different postpartum experiences. With my first, I was prepared for pregnancy and birth but thought everything after the baby was supposed to be “natural/easy” and “blissful.” I spent a lot […]
March 26, 2020
Baby Essentials… Do You Have Them?
Congratulations! Your bundle of joy in the next few months! There are so many emotions and so much to do, so let’s talk essentials! Is the nursery ready? Do you have the crib, bassinet, bedding, rocking chair, changing pad, and baby monitors? Have you discussed if the baby will co-sleep? Have you decided if you […]