Trends in Mommy Blogging: The New Pink
It’s 10:15 pm and I am getting my first exhale-time of the day. For the first time in over 15 hours, my time is my own. My daughter is tucked in tight. I’ve washed my face and put on my favorite...
View ArticleMom and Dad: Martyrs for the Greater Good
As moms, we think about all the things that we do and the we sometimes get frustrated with the on-the-go, never-ending pressures of running a successful household. We do everything with love in our...
View ArticlePregnancy Side Effects: Six Symptoms That Veteran Moms “Forget” to Mention
Before you get pregnant, you daydream about feeling the baby kick and picking out cute maternity dresses to show off your beautiful mommy tummy. You know you may face some morning sickness, frequent...
View ArticlePregnancy Fears: Will You Know What to Do?
When I found out that I was pregnant with my oldest son, the first thing I did was drag the hubz from store to store to pour over all the baby gear we should get. We spent hours, literally, walking the...
View ArticleTips for Prenatal Appointments
Prenatal appointments are both exciting and nerve-racking. You want to hear that everything is OK and get the latest scoop on what’s happening with your baby, but you never know what to expect from...
View ArticleBreastfed Doll Causes Controversy in U.S.
In an America that is already divided on the issue of public breastfeeding, a new point of controversy has arrived in the form of a sweet little baby doll. The “Breast Milk Baby,” manufactured by...
View ArticleEasing the Effects of Morning Sickness
In the first trimester of pregnancy, many women suffer from morning sickness. Queasiness, nausea and even vomiting are common, as your body is becoming flooded with new baby-growing hormones. All women...
View ArticleMommy Moments: Remembering Mr. Strongs
Do you ever have those weird mommy moments where a little memory just flashes in out of nowhere and it makes you laugh or smile? And then, when that little moment is over, you spend the next five...
View ArticleA Gift For Mom On My Birthday
My birthday is only a couple days away, which has me thinking about my life in general. It’s astonishing how much can happen in just 33 years. It’s certainly been a heck of a ride full of twists,...
View Article5 Helpful Tips To Support A NICU Mom
When my son was in the NICU, it was a scary, lonely experience. Having a sick child is terrible, and when that child is a newborn baby — and in my case, a very sick preemie — that helpless feeling is...
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