One family is living their own version of the movie, “Cheaper by the Dozen.” They recently welcomed their twelfth child into their already massive family. Many parents, who are struggling with two or three children, are awe-inspired by this heroine of a mom who has four times as many to care for. That is a...
Bodies are capable of doing some really amazing things, particularly when undergoing a rush of adrenaline. A pregnant volunteer firefighter in Maryland, worked through labor pains to help the victim of a car crash. She did so, before checking herself into a hospital to deliver her baby. Unexpectedly Going into Labor Megan Warfield, a thirty-year-old...
There are a lot of stories of mothers carrying twins, and triplets. Even quadruplets make the headlines from time to time. One woman was pregnant with three boys, and what makes her story stand out was the shape of her unique baby bump. Michella went against the advice given by many medical professionals and went...
Many of us have experienced or heard of a trip to the doctor’s room where the diagnosis was incorrect. That said, it is not every day that one hears about a doctor being wrong about a baby’s gender post-birth. You are obviously wondering how on earth anyone could make that sort of error, I mean,...
A mom recently created a wave on social media when she announced that the sick bowl her family used was also the baking bowl for the family. Sarah Turner, a blogger turned author, who usually goes by the name The Unmumsy Mum, started gaining quite a following as she shared honest, blunt posts about warts,...
The world is so full of judgment that is can sometimes be hard to handle. When we are simply trying our best, most of the time, we feel we cannot reveal our true selves for fear of being misunderstood. We live a life wearing a mask that only a few get to see past. One...
Stacy and Babajide, a couple hailing from Lagos, Nigeria, shared a common desire like many other parents: they longed for their cherished daughter to have a sibling. However, their anticipation quickly turned into surprise during an ultrasound appointment they attended together. What awaited them was a colossal surprise they hadn’t anticipated. The moment Stacy discovered...
Heather Skaats is a mother of five and wife of a loving husband, living in Kentucky. She was nine months pregnant and started feeling contractions. Thinking she had some time on her hands before the baby was ready to arrive, she ran some errands with her children until labor sprung upon her so suddenly that...
Melissa Servetz had a lifelong calling to become a mother. After her career as a teacher in Florida, she transitioned into the field of social services. This is where she witnessed firsthand the urgent need for children to find loving homes. Her journey began with volunteering at a children’s home, and her dedication eventually led...
Ensuring water safety for children should always be a top priority for parents, particularly since their children’s lives are at stake in the water. Drawing from firsthand experiences investigating drownings, a mother has compiled a list of essential water safety tips. These recommendations are rooted in both personal and professional insights and aim to give...
A young mother shared a heartbreaking story regarding the death of her 2-day-old baby. Her seemingly healthy baby was born with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy. The condition occurs when the brain doesn’t get enough oxygen and can happen during pregnancy or labor and delivery. Beginning with a trigger warning, she tells her story. Unsuspecting RN Eventually...
The world has been dealing with a financial crisis for the past few years as food, fuel, and the general cost of living has soared. In certain countries, like Australia, property rentals have become unaffordable for the average family. One mother and father were forced to live in a tent with their toddler and baby...