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 six and my son "Squeak" is four. They keep things interesting and more than a little chaotic. Here I write about parenting, embryo donation, infertility, a sprinkling of DIY projects, and life's absurdity with a big helping of humor. Welcome! Subscribe to PeanutMom
