This time of year shines light on so many practicing Christians as well as born-again Catholics, to really test their faith and commitment by giving something up for Lent. For 40 days and nights, we Catholics go without to...
On January 18, 2010, the ultrasound tech confirmed our suspicion. “Oh my God!” she exclaimed. “What's wrong?” I asked. “There’s two! You’re having twins!” As my belly grew, exceptionally fast, I had a strange feeling that there wasn't just...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored through Touro Infirmary's 31 Days of Pink campaign.
A New Orleans Mom's Breast Cancer Journey
Leigh Hoke was a 38 year old mother of two. No history of breast cancer. Married to the love of...
I am a healthy person.
I work out 4-5 times a week. I am a fitness instructor, personal trainer and teacher. I always knew I had a chance of getting cancer as my mother and maternal grandmother both had...
Several weeks ago, I suffered my first miscarriage.
I was 5 weeks and one day pregnant. It was devastating and heartbreaking and although I am writing this post, it is immensely difficult to articulate my thoughts. But these are my feelings...
With baby number one, expectant parents are exposed to so much advice. Some recommendations you take and treasure, while other advice you ignore as soon as you hear it. There are factors in that decision equation such as the...
This is my story of my fifteen year struggle with an addiction.
It may not be your typical addiction, but it was my struggle. It still is my struggle.
Everyone has a story, and it may not be the same shape...
In less than a month, the world will take on a pink hue. Pins, hats, cups - even the NFL joins in. It's a glorious month of pink, spreading awareness for a heartbreaking disease, and an inspirational moment to...
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 Children’s Hospital New Orleans and was written by Amanda Jackson, MD, Vice President, Ambulatory Services.
5 Things Moms Should Know about What’s Happening at Children’s Hospital New Orleans
1) Campus Expansion Project
We’re transforming pediatric healthcare in Louisianawith...
I’ve said the statement “I’m drowning” more times than I’d care to admit since the school year began. I am currently being swept under by the wave of school pressures that come with having a first and third grader....
I couldn’t have written it better if I were Scorsese. I had recently moved to the country, a small town called Sunshine, LA, right outside of Baton Rouge, which gives me a scenic 15-minute drive home along the majestic...
Learning the Word Achondroplasia
Achondroplasia is a word I had never known before April 24, 2016.
My husband Zac and I were waiting for the nurse to bring back our 2 day old first-born son Everett from the routine hospital exam...
The News
Finding out that you're expecting can bring out a lot of emotions. The day I found out that I was pregnant, I curled up on the sofa and cried. My head was spinning with questions. As I was...