Imagine being a first time mom in a foreign country where you don’t speak the local language and the closest family member is thousands of miles away. This is how me and my daughter Audrey became best friends, and how my husband and I became stronger than ever. Mom On The Move: Living Abroad I…
New Moms
Too Much Advice Is Like Too Many Cooks In The Kitchen
The minute you get pregnant, you’ll notice everyone starts giving you advice. Advice on what to eat, what not to eat, and everything in between. As if it wasn’t overwhelming enough, you now have complete strangers telling you exactly how to raise your unborn child. I personally felt more overwhelmed by the unsolicited advice I…
Overbuying For Baby
Between all the new gadgets (what the hell is a wipe warmer?) and buying in bulk, it’s easy to end up with way too many baby things you will never use. One piece of advice I wish I had listened to more is this: BABIES GROW FAST!!! I know we’ve all heard it, but I…
Dealing With Postpartum Hair Loss
Throughout pregnancy we experience bloating, weight gain, stretch marks…the list goes on and on. It’s almost like your whole body is zapped of energy and taken over by aliens. Hormones are that crazy! While it may seem like you can’t catch a break, there is an upside — AMAZING hair!!! While pregnant, you may get…
Becoming Mommy: My Journey From Loss To Life
I don’t know what I expected my pregnancy would look like. I knew what it wouldn’t look like. It wouldn’t look like me going out with my friends at a moment’s notice and having enough cocktails to warrant a Lyft ride home. It wouldn’t look like me doing a whole lot of acting, unless the…
To Nanny Or Not To Nanny?
These days it seems like a nanny comes in a new baby starter kit. Is it just me or is everyone using a nanny? I guess I never truly noticed it until having a child of my own, but now I’m asked on a daily basis when I will get one. To Nanny Or Not…
Maintaining A Sense Of Self After Having A Baby
It seems like these days are all about nap times and diaper changes. I’m a long way from my pre-pregnancy self who enjoyed a girl’s night out maybe a little too much. I was once the girl that never missed a happy hour or a chance to get out with girlfriends. Now, with a baby,…
From Infant To Toddler
Our son Michael Joseph was born January 30, 2016, weighing 7lbs. 12oz. at 21” long. Where did the time go? From infant to toddler in just one short year. The first year is filled with so many firsts; first smile, first roll over, first solid food, first laugh, first sit up, first stand, first word,…
My Experience Of Childbirth
January 29th at 11:20 am I was a little over 37 weeks pregnant when suddenly my water broke; shocked and afraid, I quickly past it off as a possible urine leak. I remember a wave of emotions coming over me, emotional because my journey with pregnancy was about to come to an end, and nervous…
Mom Guilt
Mom Guilt. We all get it, and it comes in many varied forms. So here’s my journey in trying to tackle this beast. I am a mom to 2, Beau and Ben, who definitely keep me busy. I also have a full time career as a Clinical Trials Analyst at the Med Center in Omaha…
Body Changes After Baby
I will be the first to admit that I was terrified of getting fat during pregnancy. I know it sounds terrible, but I have always been athletic and comfortable in my own skin. When people tell you that pregnancy takes over your body, they aren’t kidding! As soon as I found out I was pregnant,…
Planning For Baby’s First Birthday
I quickly realized we have a lot of family and friends after my son’s baptism, and I want to be able to include all of them in my baby’s first birthday celebration. Unlike our wedding that was “adult reception only,” and my baby shower that was “women only,” I am no longer able to shorten the…