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Book Review: Feminist Prayers for My Daughter

March 13, 2023 Abby JorgensenLeave a comment

Reading this book gave me a sense of finding words for what I was already thinking and praying.

Posted in parentingTagged book review, books, catholic, Catholic Church, christian, daughter, gifts, parenting, prayer, prayers, reading, registry, social justice

Looking for a massage in the Michiana area?

August 16, 2022 Abby JorgensenLeave a comment

Here's my recommendation for a massage therapist in the Michiana area.

Posted in postpartum, pregnancy, supporting loved onesTagged discomfort, gifts, headache, local resource, long covid, massage, massage therapist, Michiana, my story, pain, physical health, postpartum, pregnancy, recommendations, registry, South Bend, support

Book Review: Days with Frog and Toad

July 5, 2022March 13, 2023 Abby JorgensenLeave a comment

Everyday friendship is the name of Frog and Toad's game. In this volume, come if only for "Tomorrow" – and skip over "Shivers."

Posted in parentingTagged book review, books, gifts, reading, registry

Book Review: The Snowy Day

February 2, 2022March 13, 2023 Abby JorgensenLeave a comment

Looking for a children's book to get you through this snowstorm? Here's a recommendation!

Posted in parentingTagged Black characters, book review, books, gifts, reading, registry, snow, winter

Book Review: May We Have Enough to Share

November 28, 2021March 13, 2023 Abby JorgensenLeave a comment

It's a shopping-focused weekend, from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. If you're looking to stock up on children's books, I've got a suggestion for you!

Posted in parentingTagged book review, books, gifts, Indigenous, Native American, reading, registry

Announcing: the Mother Well Bereavement Boxes

November 21, 2021November 18, 2021 Abby JorgensenLeave a comment

I am honored to announce the new Mother Well Bereavement Box, a gift box designed specifically for a parent grieving an early loss.

Posted in bereavement, supporting loved onesTagged bereavement, Bereavement Boxes, bereavement doula, death, family, friend, friends, gifts, grief, infant loss, loss, miscarriage, Mother Well, stillbirth, support

How to make a pregnancy care package

November 7, 2021November 2, 2021 Abby JorgensenLeave a comment

In this video for The Mother Well, I go over some tips for creating a pregnancy care package for a friend.

Posted in pregnancy, supporting loved onesTagged caffeine, coffee, early pregnancy, encouragement, friend, friends, friendship, gifts, Mother Well, nausea, pregnancy, pregnancy announcement, suggestions, support, tea, tips, video, vomiting

Please reconsider giving your miscarriage-bereaved friend flowers

August 29, 2021August 29, 2021 Abby Jorgensen2 Comments

Flowers are the go-to gift when someone dies. I'd like to gently suggest that you reconsider that gift in cases of miscarriage.

Posted in bereavement, supporting loved onesTagged bereavement, bereavement doula, burial, death, family, flowers, friend, friends, funeral, gifts, grief, loss, mementos, memorials, miscarriage, suggestions, support, tips

Book Review: The Knight and the Dragon

August 8, 2021March 13, 2023 Abby JorgensenLeave a comment

National Book Lover's Day is tomorrow – August 9, 2021! So you were looking for a fun children's book about the power of socialization that advocates for peaceful solutions, right? Glad you found this one!

Posted in parentingTagged book review, books, gifts, reading, registry, violence

Book Review: It’s Ramadan, Curious George

April 28, 2021March 13, 2023 Abby JorgensenLeave a comment

If you've ever wanted to learn basic information about Ramadan or share it with young readers, here's a quick overview, told through a story about beloved monkey who is just as curious as you.

Posted in parentingTagged book review, books, friendship, gifts, Islam, reading, registry, religion, support

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