Birth with an audience
Women in my city often talk trash about delivering at the local teaching hospital. Here’s why you shouldn’t think twice about giving birth with a room full of onlookers.
Goodbye, bread
Having a baby comes with some unpleasant side effects that usually go away within a few months. I’ve got one that appears to be staying put.
Why I loved giving birth
Having my babies delivered a mix of effort and emotion unlike anything I had ever experienced. I sound crazy, but I loved every excruciating second of giving birth.
Want a VBAC? Too bad.
Women deserve to give birth however they damn well please. Why are some hospitals standing in the way?
The word of the day is: Muffin Top
Heading back to work, and it’s time to see what from my pre-baby wardrobe will fit me. Guess how this story turns out?
Squeak’s Birth Story
After Peanut’s weird birth, I had no idea what to expect. And just like last time, I had a super weird delivery that went completely off the rails.
About Me
Hiya! I'm Lydia, aka Peanut Mom. I live in Iowa with my husband and two pretty amazing iVF babies, both the result of frozen transfers. My daughter "Peanut" is seven and my son "Squeak" is five. Here I write about parenting, life as a midwest mama, embryo donation, infertility, a sprinkling of DIY projects, and life's absurdity with a big helping of humor. Welcome! Subscribe to PeanutMom
