Some of you may remember my original post with Kayla, who found out that she was pregnant while traveling-all alone in Germany. (Psst…Kayla’s story is also featured in my book!) Kayla was kind enough to give us a little update on her life and she let me share how things are going on the “other…
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Two of the Best Surprises
Guest post from my inbox: Less than a year after graduating from High School and only 7 months after moving out on my own and successfully finding a job that would pay the bills and give me extra cash in my pocket, I found myself pregnant. Totally unexpected, unplanned, and wayyy too premature for all…
Not Every Unplanned Pregnancy Is Love At First Sight
Editor’s Note: I absolutely loved this story, shared to me by a reader named Katelynn, about her daughter, Cadance Olivia, now 7 months old. Her honesty is so refreshing and her story truly is inspiring to read. Not every unplanned pregnancy leads to instant bliss at birth and I think that’s such an important message to share…
When Unplanned Pregnancy Meets a New Dream
Say you’re on top of the world. You’ve got a great boyfriend, a wonderful life and are just launching your dream non-profit organization dedicated to supporting women, one that involves traveling around the glob to help women in need. Kids aren’t on the horizon for you at all. Until one day, that all changes. Meet…
Your Lines: Stephanie Powell, Life Unexpectedly
Stephanie Powell is a mom of two little girls who are the same ages at my daughters and her story to me, represents, the wide range that an unplanned pregnancy can have. Stephanie’s story is a little different than mine, in that she is an atheist and considered adoption when she and her husband discovered…
Your Lines: Liane
I was a junior in college with a major in Biology and pre-med in the fall of 2003, and by all accounts, I had everything going for me. I was making good grades, set to graduate in two years and then head to medical school to complete my dream of becoming a doctor. I had…
The Gray in Ethan’s Eyes
Today’s guest post comes to us from my awesome cousin Mandy of B Sides: The Amateur Mom. Her blog never fails to make me cry or laugh-and sometimes both. Become a big of a stalker as I am here. I was puking on the roof of Motor City Casino. The cheese bread I had eaten…
Your Lines: Not So Average Momma
I’m not convinced that there is such a thing, but I’m happy to bring you young mom Laura of Not So Average Momma today! She has some great advice for working moms, including financial freedom. Oh, and she just had her second baby on May 18!! Be sure to check out the fun way Laura…
This is 22
So yesterday I posted about Taylor Swift’s song “22,” in which she portrays the careless, fun, and free life of the average 22-year-old. Yeah, right. Although, after watching the video, I do have to hand it to her, the whole “it’s miserable and magical” is pretty accurate of motherhood, isn’t it? Hmmm…And she does mention not…
Pregnant and Alone…In Germany
Today’s guest post comes to us from a mom who discovered that she was pregnant while visiting and working in Germany. I’ve been following Kayla’s blog, Kayla Expects Chaos, since she announced her pregnancy and I have loved watching her journey from pregnant and alone in a different country to a proud, young mom….