My first experience with breastfeeding and pumping wasn't that great. After many long weeks of bed rest, I was overjoyed to deliver a healthy 6 pound baby boy. While I hadn't decided if I was going to breastfeed or...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by the Parenting Center at Children’s Hospital.
Six-week-old Sophia begins to fuss in her bassinet as she wakes from her nap. Her distress diminishes as her mother picks her up, holds her about a...
If you haven't heard about Nola Nesting's event tonight, it's not too late to treat yourself to a night out with fellow NOLA moms! Nola Nesting has partnered with East Jefferson Hospital to host a screening of BREASTMILK: The...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Children's Hospital.
How to Avoid Summer Weight Gain in Kids
Summer is the highest risk time for children to gain extra weight.
Based on several studies performed over the last ten years in various locations...
I am a work-in-progress. One of the ways this is most obvious is with opinions I had to call myself out on. From etiquette to life goals, here’s a brief list of things I used to believe were meaningful,...
Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. I am just a mom searching for a good night's sleep.
A little over two years ago I began waking up in the middle of the night with severe ear pain.
It started out...
Is there anything more rewarding than looking at a chubby 15 pound baby and knowing that you "grew" that baby, first in your body and now on your milk?
Is there anything sweeter than an 8 week old baby, who...
I may have just made a very smart move! Thanks to a link sent by Ashley a few months back, I was introduced to the concept of baby-led weaning. I, like many, was confused at first by the name,...
The Story of Caroline's Carts :: Celebration in the Aisles
Imagine going to the store – without kids. You can walk through the aisles leisurely rather than chasing after your toddler who is headed straight to the towering display of...
While of course I love all my friends, whether or not they are parents, at this stage in life, I am extraordinarily grateful to my mom friends. I am very fortunate because in my real life, none of my...
Just recently, I went to a superhero themed birthday party for my best friend’s daughter. The party was adorable, complete with a Wonder Woman cake made by a friend, who is additionally, a mother.
As my dear friend and I...
Wait, you're actually nursing them?
I'm lucky enough to have had success with a singleton who exclusively breastfed for a year. So when I found out I was having twins, I naturally assumed I could at least try to do...
Is This The Best Time of Our Lives?
When I have been out and about with our infants, I have received generous comments, everything from admiring their long hair to their irresistible dimples. And quite often I hear, "This is...
Scenario 1 :: Eight-month-old Isabelle waves her arms with excitement as she watches her neighbor’s dog chasing a ball. She glances up at her mother, then back at the dog, and babbles with excitement. Her mother smiles, makes eye...