My husband and I always knew that we wanted a big family, so when we found out we were expecting the month after we were married, we were ecstatic. My due date was mid-November. My pregnancy was uneventful and...
There is a group of mommies that exude more strength, courage and composure in a very difficult situation, and you often wonder if you could do it but you never really want to find out. I joined that group...
Two is our lucky number.
After two years of trying, we were working with doctor number two (our fertility specialist), and we finally had two eggs. Not great odds, but there were two, not zero, and we were thrilled. Two...
“What an adorable little girl,” says one of my two-year old daughter’s admirers. “It’s about time for another one, right?” This scene has played itself out in the past six months, but with different characters every time – friends,...
“What do you want to do for your birthday?"
I'd asked her that at least 10 times the whole month before her birthday hoping to hear something different. But nope - the answer was the same each time, “I want...
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BOY!!!
Mark, Jane, and I warmly introduce you to the newest member of our family and the New Orleans Moms Blog family. Charles arrived on November 11th weighing in at a healthy 8lb 10oz and measuring 22 inches long.
My heart...
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I wrote earlier that I didn't know what I wanted to be when I grew up. At the time, I had submitted half a dozen applications and hadn't heard anything, so I was in a rut and soul searching.
Well....
I am rarely accused of being loud. In fact, my husband, a Seinfeld fanatic, often refers to me as a low-talker. This part of my personality carried over into being a mother as well. When Mark was my only...
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Not All Step-mothers Are Wicked
My greatest blessing is being married to John Carney. Raising our three beautiful children, Luke, J.D., and Kiki, is a testament to our extraordinary relationship. Our love is...
A few years ago we made a big decision in our household :: to go cable free.
Our very busy schedules, desire to reduce our household costs, and the introduction of a little black box, one that would stream...
Being born just 19 months after his sister, my son was exposed to all things girl as much as, if not more than, the typical "boy" stuff. As he grew, he played with tea sets and Disney Princesses with...
Let’s have a reality check, moms. We are mean to one another. We judge. We assume. We pity. We give unwanted advice. Enough already. We are all wearing clothes with some form of kid stain on it; whether they...