Musings

Alexandra Duprey

Nov 28, 20233 min read

Are you man-hauling it to the pole? | The Importance of Self Care | from one mother to another

Fun fact: My husband is an Antarctic exploration nerd. So much so, that he petitioned the name "Roald Amundsen Duprey" for our first...

Alexandra Duprey

Feb 20, 20232 min read

The Ring Test: A Family Tradition

“Are you having a boy or a girl?” How many times have you heard that question while pregnant? Even if you are choosing to wait to find...

Alexandra Duprey

Feb 6, 20233 min read

Consider Giving Your Child an Uncommon Name.

Should you give your child an uncommon name? With the exception of our first born, Lenore, who was named after Edgar Allen Poe's poem...

Alexandra Duprey

Jan 28, 20232 min read

Birth Book Lending Library

Something you may not know about me, but I'm happy to share because I am an "open book": My family has a Little Library in front of my...

Alexandra Duprey

Dec 6, 20223 min read

Child Wilderness Saftey

If you plan on going on a hike with your family, make sure to discuss what to do if your child gets lost.

Alexandra Duprey

Dec 6, 20223 min read

Pregnancy Loss Happens. You Are Not Alone.

I would like to preface this post with a disclaimer: I’m about to discuss multiple pregnancy loss in a frank manner. If you feel this...

Alexandra Duprey

Dec 6, 20222 min read

Lenore's Birth Story

10-5-2011 When I became pregnant with my firstborn, I was only twenty years old, a sophomore in college. I had to make lifestyle changes....