Melissa Butcher
How A Dying Young Man’s Words Inspired My Perspective
The simple question of “how are you?” doesn't receive such a simple answer these days; instead it was an “I am okay” followed by a sob story of how stressed I actually was. I...
Infertility Services Should Not Be “Luxury” Health Services
Infertility is a medical condition just like arthritis, thyroid issues, and asthma are, but sadly many insurers don’t see it this way. No one asks to be infertile or expects to be diagnosed with...
Food Tales: Tips to Protect You and Your Loved Ones From Food Borne Illnesses
Food borne illness...two words that make my heart race! I am terrified of food borne bacteria (i.e. salmonella, listeria, e.coli , etc.)—legit, terrified! When I was 14 weeks pregnant, I had gone out of...
You Just Can’t Make Up These Best Of Mom Moments (Part 2)
Hi again! Did you enjoy reading my Best of Mom Moments-Part 1? If so, then I think you'll really enjoy the rest of these stories, shared with me from fellow mom's also in the...
Join Me for a Tour of the IVF Process
You may know someone who has gone through IVF and have heard about the infamous shots and other aspects of the treatment. Chances are that unless you have gone through infertility, you haven’t been...
My Story With Infertility: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly!
Most couples never expect to have trouble with starting a family. After all, our parents talked to us about the “birds and the bees” and our teachers made us sit through that awkward sex...
Why Getting My Period Back Felt Like A Huge Victory
It was a day that filled me with a lot of happiness and a spark of enriched hope.
I was elated.
I couldn’t believe what I saw.
I felt like a “real” and rejuvenated woman.
I loved the...
You Just Can’t Make These Up; Best of “Mom Moments” (Part 1)
Everyone loves a good story, and as moms, our lists of stories never seems to end! New experiences are gained every day in the shoes of a mom; many that are comical, some that...
Glory To All Single Moms!
It was Monday morning and I was feeling energized and confident. I knew that being a single mom for two-under-two for a week while my husband was gone on business would have its challenging...
These Are The Days!
Just like every mom, I have “those days.” The day when I feel like nothing is going right and if you asked my toddler, he’d tell you the same thing, especially since he didn’t...