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).…
Category: Motherhood
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…