Mary Olivio
Mary is a caffeine addicted boy mom to Noah, Liam and Luke. This “stay at home” mom can typically been found cruising in her minivan, jamming to Beyonce with a Starbucks in hand on her way to carpool or after school activities. Mary has been married to her high school sweetheart since 2007. She is a founder of Delivering Hope NOLA and the Vanessa Wolff Scholarship Fund at her Alma Mater. Mary is passionate in the local preemie community and has been heavily involved with the March of Dimes since her sons Liam and Luke were born premature.
A Letter to My Child-less Friends {Thank You and I’m Sorry}
To my single and / or childless friends:
Whether you are single or married and don’t have children by choice, I appreciate you staying friends with me during my transition from being your super awesome...
The Yellow Beauty :: My Relationship with my Pump
We meet again. It's been a little over 5 years since I've seen you. Your noise is unforgettable and your bright yellow color is as vibrant as before. What am I referring to? It's...
I’m Fine :: Trying to Convince Everyone Around Me
“I’m fine”
I repeated that phrase over and over the first few weeks after my son's birth. I think the more I said it, the more I hoped to believe it myself as I tried...
My Friend Had a Preemie :: How Can I Help?
My Friend Had a Preemie :: How Can I Help?
A new baby’s arrival is supposed to be a joyous event, but sometimes things don’t go according to plan. A baby may arrive weeks or...
Dear Baby: The Day We Brought You Home
Over the past 60+ days, I have dreamed about bringing you home. I couldn’t wait for your brothers to meet you and to finally have all my boys under one roof. The daily trips...
Under House Arrest :: Cold and Flu Season with A Preemie
It’s cold and flu season! Have you washed your hands? Have you been around someone who was recently sick? Is your child up to date on their vaccines? These and a million other questions...
Choosing Happiness During Dark Times
While my son Liam was in the NICU five years ago, I declined many invitations from friends for nights out because I just felt that I couldn’t allow myself to be happy in my...
Bracing for the Roller Coaster {My Unexpected Delivery at 27 Weeks}
Every day and every week were a triumph that I silently celebrated. After having a baby born at 27 weeks, I was nervous for history to repeat itself. Here I was, 27 weeks and...
Looking Forward to Newborn Snuggles {Waiting for Baby #3}
Baby cuddles. Soft touchable skin. Sweet innocent smiles. These are a few things I’m patiently waiting for as my family countdowns to baby number three. It seems that December is so far away but...
Dealing with Anxiety During Pregnancy
“Congratulations! You must be so excited!” is the usual congratulatory greeting I get these days when people hear of my pregnancy. While I am very, very excited, there is also a huge piece of...
Mommy’s Having a Baby!
Upon finding out I was pregnant with baby number three, I couldn’t help but be more excited than an early release of Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks. I was beaming from ear to ear!...
To the Little Girl at the Pool
I don’t remember exactly what age I began feeling self conscious of my body, but I know it was early on. Back in the 90s, you could find me hiding behind my swimsuit as...
How to Avoid Summer Boredom
School is out and summer is HERE! Ahh the excitement that the carefree days and nights hold is contagious. The nights are over of packing school lunches and making sure uniforms are clean and...
Date Night at City Putt
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Date Night at City Putt {in New Orleans City Park}
Evenings out without kids have been pretty slim...