It was the best day— June 14, 2016. The day I had been longing for for 38 weeks. I got to hold my precious babies.
Two perfect little boys were born weighing 6.1 and 7.1 pounds. It was bliss. Hard,...
As I sit down to write my first ever blog post, my mind wanders as to how I should introduce myself. Who am I? Who does the world think I am? Who do my husband and children perceive me...
Nine and a half years ago, our daughter was born and changed our lives just like all children change their parents' lives. She looked as if I had nothing to do with the her creation at all. It was...
Throughout your pregnancy, you get an unnecessary amount of unsolicited parenting advice from what to eat while you’re pregnant, when and how to hold your baby, how to get your baby to sleep, or even how to avoid being...
Please don't call me,"Supermom!"
I have been called by this title from several well-meaning individuals. It may sound like a compliment; but in reality is sets unrealistic expectations for me, as well as for other moms who might think that...
When I was pregnant with my daughter, I used to try to imagine what she would be like as a baby, a toddler, a little girl, a preteen, a teenager, and finally an adult…. am I alone here? Or...
Let me start by saying I have never been a stay at home mom since being blessed with my first child in May 2016. I stayed home with her for 9 glorious weeks before returning to my position as...
We waited for you.
Two years as a filled cell on a spreadsheet matrix titled ‘Waitlist’. Even though, after three kids, we have spent enough money on you to fund a sizable house payment. You are still worth it...
Hi, my name is Stephanie, and I am a (recovering) smocked children's clothing addict.
I have always thought heirloom and smocked clothing on children is adorable. My addiction started innocently in early 2014 when I was pregnant with my son...
A recent scientific study found that mothers need one year to recover from pregnancy and child birth. While this definitely belongs to the category labeled "things mothers around the globe always knew since 2,500 BC", it's great that the...
Parenthood
Our Summer Survival Strategy
Summer is here whether I like it or not. Admittedly, it’s not my favorite season, but I’m both excited and a bit nervous about...
