Being a new mom, I certainly have seen and felt the schedule shift. Things don't now happen on my time; things now happen on baby's time ... no matter what time of the day or night that may be....
Right now, it is easy to be both mother and friend to my daughter. I love this stage so much, yet I live in fear that it will change. I’ve always been able to be pretty good at “enjoying...
The day my son was born was one of the happiest days of my life. It’s true what they say -- when you have kids EVERYTHING changes. My priorities certainly shifted and I felt a kind of love that...
Moms, You Are Your Own Best Thing {Say Goodbye to Toxic Motherhood}
I am tired of motherhood being synonymous with self-sacrifice.
Exhibit A:
Sigh, I love being a mother, but it does not define me. The idea that it could or that...
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Walmart Free Grocery Pickup :: What Every NOLA Mom Should Know
The holiday...
I don’t know about you, but looking back on my life, there are so many things I’ve done that weren’t considered “right” or “good.” I carry with me a suitcase of shameful thoughts about myself. I’m not good enough....
I have loved Christmas as long as I can remember. The magic, the lights, the music, the sweaters and of course, the presents. I know that gifts are a HUGE part of the holiday and children naturally get super...
Today We Cry.
Today my child is not feeling well. It's one of those things where there's literally nothing you can do. As the mom, I'm supposed to be the one who has the answers, right? The one who says...
Before I tell you about my experience with a capsule wardrobe, I think it would be "fitting" for me to introduce myself. I am a night owl--NOT a morning person--who has to leave the house by 6:15 AM every...
Every year as the clock strikes midnight on Halloween, like clockwork (pun intended) my newsfeed begins to fill with posts of gratitude challenges as friends and family from near and far declare to their social media world everything that is...
On Raising Biracial Children
When my then five year old son asked me when he could have a little sister or brother, it made me really sad
... and not just because I'm not planning on ever adding to our tiny, easy...
Technically I am the OG of the NOMB. (That's the Oldest Gal of the New Orleans Mom Blog.) I am 42 as of next month and have a kindergartner and a fourth-grader. That officially makes me an old(er) parent. I...
As we hope all of our readers know, feedback from local New Orleans moms is VERY important to us. We work tirelessly to bring the moms of New Orleans resources, events, guides, giveaways and information that will make your...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Touro Infirmary.
Most moms and moms–to-be are quite familiar with the most common reasons to see an OB/GYN: your annual exam, contraception and family planning, and of course prenatal care.
But what are some...