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How My Marriage Survived Colic

Sometimes I really wonder how we made it through. Sometimes I look back on those days and wonder how I managed to come out on the other side with my sanity and my marriage intact. But here we are, 2.5

Amy’s Story: Then and Now

I don’t think I can just sit here and write an overview of what those first several months were like. Because I don’t think there are words that can accurately articulate the day to day torment.

Sherry’s Story: Having a High Need Baby After Infertility

My daughter is now 7 months old, born after years of infertility. She was conceived through IVF after several attempts with all kinds of methods. In October of last year my cervix had opened prematurely

Tara’s Story: Attachment Parenting & Reflux

I am a stay at home mom to Lauren (15), Jacob (2) and Lucas (7 months). My first 2 babies were a dream; I thought I knew how to take care of any issue that came along…until Luke arrived. He was great

Annilee’s Story: Having a Baby with Dairy Intolerance

When our son was born, he was calm…until they took him away to do his vitals…and then he screamed. He actually sounded like a flock of seagulls, it was so loud and screechy. My husband and

Laura’s Story: A Fussy Baby & Breastfeeding

My name is Laura, and I would describe my baby as very intense. I have to admit that I am very happy the infant stage is finally over. During that time, I felt like I was going to lose my mind. I had

Jennifer’s Story: Having 2 High Need Babies

After a nearly two year struggle we were finally pregnant with our first child. Other than gestational diabetes I had a trouble-free pregnancy. At 39 weeks the doctor decided to induce labor out of fear

Tami’s Story: Colic and Postpartum Depression

When McKenna was born in January of 2003, I didn’t realize that my whole world was about to change. I was aware that having a baby changes your life; after all, I already had a 10 year old son. But from

Ashley’s Story: A Fussy Baby & Postpartum Depression

Haylie was born in April 2009 and nothing about it was easy. I had gestational hypertension, so at 38 weeks they decided to induce me. 48 hours later, I wouldn’t dilate past 9cm and they decided

Just the Way He Is

When Sam was 4 months old, I remember writing a blog post titled Just the Way He Is on my now-defunct blog. The magical 12-16 week mark had passed, and yet the crying and fussing continued. We had been

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