When I was on the research committee for preconception health with the Denver Environmental and Public Health office I realized how many of us plan for almost anything else in our lives but pregnancy. For example, many of us have already made plans for retirement way before giving any thought to having children. And yet […]

Today I was talking to my mom about motivation. “Where does it need to come from?” is often the biggest question many of us ask ourselves. Do we need to get this from our family, friends, co-workers, supervisors, personal trainers, therapists, pets, etc…? Are we even supposed to expect this from others? The answer to

This topic is a bit different than my usual post. It is more personal and I find that it is important for you all get to know me. This may be something you can relate to as well. I have a slight hunch I am not the only one with the bad case of the

When you are planning for or expecting a baby it is definitely a time of wonder. Wondering if the baby will be a boy or a girl, are they going to have mom’s eyes and dad’s nose, are they going to be funny, artistic, very logical, tender hearted, calm, an athlete, a singer, a dancer,