When Jane got her first cold at a little over six months, I thought how lucky we were that she had been so healthy through her infancy. Talk about counting your chickens before they hatch!
In the nine months following...
Childbirth. When you're pregnant for the first time, it is both inevitable and unknowable. But thanks to TLC and the Discovery Channel, our heads are filled with lots of images and expectations. I certainly had watched my share of...
Disclosure: this is a sponsored post, but if you're looking for family fun this fall, keep reading for more information on how your family can support Tulane Green Wave Football's return to campus ... and for a chance to...
My husband and I moved from New York City to New Orleans during the third trimester of my first pregnancy, so it didn't make sense to look for jobs while I was six months pregnant and settling into a...
Yep, I bought a Peloton bike. I know what you are thinking. “Is it worth it?” “That’s a lot of money for an exercise bike!” Well, let me tell you why I bought mine and how it saved my...
OUR day is coming. The one day we are celebrated while wishing OUR day was celebrated monthly, weekly, or how about daily ... Mother’s Day.
Sure we appreciate the day off, the spa gift certificate, our sparkling cleaned car, and...
Dear Dr. Kruger, Thank You and Rest Easy
We think it is safe to say that the entire New Orleans community will deeply miss Dr. Ellen Kruger. If you were lucky enough to have her as a physician or friend,...
It was six years ago today that a line was drawn in my life. Six years ago today that we heard, "there are three heartbeats. You're having triplets."* Our lives were divided into Before Triplets and After Triplets.
Six years...
Here are my credentials:
4.5 years of breastfeeding experience with two different children
La Leche League certified leader with 2.5 years of experience leading an LLL group, keeping up with the latest research, and attending educational conferences on breastfeeding
But...
Just a few months ago, I wrote about how I had to explain death to my 4 year old as he sobbed in my arms saying, "I don't want you to die mommy." Death is unavoidable. It is a topic not many feel...
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5 Things You Should Know About "Mommy Makeovers"
Mommy makeovers are one of the most popular procedures performed by plastic surgeons. As beautiful as pregnancy can be, it can truly take a...
Late one evening after work, I hung up the phone. My doctor had been on the other end. I told my husband calmly that we needed to go get a pregnancy test. I wasn't supposed to be able to...
How many times must I sit here, hiding my eyes and my body from others in the waiting room? Why must I look down, stare at my hands, my phone, anything but the dreaded pamphlets or woman all around...
If you have three kids or have ever thought about adding that third kid to your family then I am sure you've seen the articles on how hard having three kids is. Maybe you have also heard from friends...