michelehengenJun 1, 20223 minMajor Foot in Mouth IncidentIn a previous post, I discussed how others’ reactions to our adoption plans were at times guarded. I knew their intentions were positive,...
michelehengenMay 26, 20223 minMy Own Labour PainsTwenty-three years ago, I was experiencing acute pain due to a serious condition called cellulitis – also known as the precursor to...
michelehengenMay 17, 20222 minI developed an addiction... to pregnancy tests!This seems like a good time to admit to you that I had a problem. Monthly trips to the drugstore resulted in the purchase of several...
michelehengenMay 9, 20222 minParadoxes of MotherhoodSoon after becoming a mother, I found that I was living out 3 paradoxes that would have made no sense before entering into this phase of...
michelehengenMay 3, 20222 minNavigating Emotions on Mother's DayMother’s Day is typically promoted as a happy day. Greeting cards and flowers are just two ways advertisers encourage us to commemorate...
michelehengenApr 24, 20222 minBaby Shower ReflectionThis past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending a virtual baby shower for my niece who lives in the Nashville area. The event truly...