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Dear Lindsey, I am not judging you. I will not judge you. Unfortunately, you are not alone in how you were feeling and what you experienced. However, it went too far. You should have been provided the help needed to...
Disclosure:: This post is sponsored by Kristin Giefer. Kristin is a local mom and the owner of Kristin Giefer Pediatric Sleep Consulting. This Local Pediatric Sleep Consultant Will Change Your Life! A pediatric sleep consultant is a person who teaches you how...
Dear Mama of a Toddler and a Newborn, My goodness, you have accomplished something very impressive: You have survived pregnancy while also caring for a toddler. Maybe you have two under two, or maybe your oldest is closer to three....
I’m fortunate to have many fantastic friends with beautiful families, and a few of them are part of the new normal. What is the new normal you ask? It’s gay parenting. Growing up, I didn’t have any friends with gay parents...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Lily House at Ursuline Academy. New Orleans Mom recognizes it is often hard to find a nursery program in New Orleans especially for children as young as 6 weeks (the Lily House starts...
This post was originally written in 2016, prior to the current formula shortage facing the nation. As moms it is incredibly relatable to not want to be told "just breastfeed" when there are many reasons a mom my need...
Before the bright blue “lava” had finished flowing from the papier-mâché volcano at my first baby’s over-the-top gender reveal party, I was already hearing things like: “Oh, you’ll love it! Boys are so much easier than girls!” “Boys are basically noise...
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. I am not a baby expert. I am just a momma who loves to browse for solutions that work for our family. I had baby number 2 in August 2021, and it’s crazy, but...
July 2017: I had spent weeks making sure that every element of my son's "Two Infinity & Beyond" birthday party absolutely perfect. I stayed up to the wee hours of the morning painting giant cardboard toys. I made perfect...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Touro Infirmary. Where NOLA Babies Come From Generations of New Orleanians all know the phrase, “Touro…where babies come from”. In my case, this couldn’t be truer. Both of my boys were born at Touro,...
A Parents Guide to The NICU From a Neonatologist Here at Touro we understand that the NICU may be a scary and confusing place for parents. As “the Place where Babies Come from” we know that having a baby in...
I had my first baby in August of 2008. A beautiful baby girl! My husband and I were so excited! And... I was clueless about what to expect when I was discharged from the hospital... and I didn't even know...
Real talk. These two hospital photos were taken 19 months apart (August 2019 and March 2021). On the left is a brand new mom who ordered that sweet little “God knew my heart needed you” blanket as soon as she found...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Touro Infirmary. Breastfeeding During a Pandemic We’ve always known that breastfeeding is the best way to help your baby get a healthy start. Breastmilk provides new babies with the necessary nutrients they need to...