If you're new 'round these parts, you may not know that I recently expelled a tiny human from my loins. Baby Girl, mine and the husband's third creation, joined our family in April, but not before an interesting hospital stay. I am somewhat of a self-proclaimed expert on hospital stays, having had a ... » Learn More about The 10 People You Meet In the Hospital
Motherhood
Why I Put My Husband (and Sometimes Myself) Before My Kids
Before I had my own babies, I envisioned the kind of mother I would be: cool-headed Carol Brady mixed with the high-energy Claire from Modern Family and a pinch of Married with Children’s Peg Bundy just for fun. I could never pull off the June Cleaver type; it’s simply not in my DNA to make dinner ... » Learn More about Why I Put My Husband (and Sometimes Myself) Before My Kids
Finding Beauty in Pregnancy
I know, I know--"would she please shut up about pregnancy and babies?!" She will not. And here's why: I had professional belly and newborn pictures taken by Misty, a local, super talented photographer who CAME TO MY HOME (this is so clutch, you don't even know), and I want to share them with ... » Learn More about Finding Beauty in Pregnancy
Motherhood & Expectations
2009, Motherhood Expectations: I will have this baby naturally, no medication. I will nurse this baby with no issues because that's the most natural thing for breasts to do. I will nurture and love this baby and not feel guilty when I have to leave him and return to work three months ... » Learn More about Motherhood & Expectations
5 Things Moms Should NOT Do After Having a Baby
Unless you're new 'round these parts (or have purposely been ignoring me because you're sick of hearing about pregnancy, et. al., in which case, I can't blame you), you know I've just birthed my third adorable bundle of baby. One may think that makes me a "pro parent." I say Bwahahahahaha to that ... » Learn More about 5 Things Moms Should NOT Do After Having a Baby