A test that I didn't even know existed saved my child's life. September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month, and here is my story.
On July 15, 2014, I gave birth to my first child. Delivery went okay and we had...
As my youngest’s first birthday quickly approaches, the baby stage items are on their way out. Time seems to never slow down as a mom; this is something that I constantly struggle with. As my youngest’s first birthday quickly...
Can we stop the shaming?
There is enough negativity in today's society and adding more isn't creating a healthy world for anyone. Think of it this way - if it was your sister, mom, friend, or self, being talked about...
I think we can all agree - on the whole, 2020 simply stunk. But there's no reason 2021 has to be that way, especially when it comes to your diaper pail.
We've all been there. You go to change the...
I stare at my little girl intently as she combs through her long dark locks in front of the mirror. I swear she was just a baby with only a little fine hair yesterday. Now her plump cheeks are...
"I'm pregnant!" The phrase that is the green light for others to begin giving you things: congratulations, hand me downs, gifts for baby and ugh.....advice. You will get so much advice - wanted and otherwise - that you will...
Ahhhh, having a baby can be such a blissful time. The newborn stage is quite a dream. Babe sleeps pretty much anywhere, anytime. Snuggling them to sleep is idyllic {and let’s face it, we like being able to nap...
To my beautiful firstborn, now a big sister -
You are the one who made me a Mama. You are the one who has been so incredibly patient with me over the past 16 months as I've tried to figure...
There. I said it. I’ve thought it numerous times. I've even mentioned it to my husband and a few friends in passing to see if anyone would take the bait and tell me they could relate, but now it’s...