The first time I laid eyes on our youngest son, Rhett, I felt a massive wave of relief. After waking up from my general…
Category: Motherhood
C-Section Essentials for the Hospital & Recovery
There are times when an obstetrician decides that the safest way for you to deliver your baby is through a cesarean delivery (or c-section).…
My Experience with Noninvasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)
We all know that pregnancy for older moms carries greater risks. If you’re 35 or older, one of the things both you and your…
I Tested Positive for COVID-19 on the Day I Gave Birth
This amazing story was contributed by fellow Old New Mom, Jessica Newcomb. Thank you so much for sharing this experience and lessons learned, Jessica. …
I Had A False Positive HIV Test While Pregnant
It was after 5pm on a Monday evening and I was rushing to prepare for a virtual school board meeting when my phone rang.…
Off the Fence: Pregnant at 40
When I started this blog, my goal was to be a source of hope about becoming a new mom after 35. I had been…
Baby’s First Walking Shoes – Including Those For Chubby Baby Feet!
Aren’t tiny baby shoes just the cutest? When our son was an infant, I would put these teeny tiny little tennis shoes on his…
On the Fence at 40: The Questions Moms Ask Themselves When Considering Another Baby Later in Life
Becoming an old new mom was never part of my plan, but here I am. And while I’m so grateful for my beautiful family, having a child later in life has definitely been a different experience…