Baby

It is 3 a.m. and you’ve had only 2 hours of sleep.  You have a meeting with your boss at 8 a.m. and really need some rest.  You’ve rocked, walked, swaddled, sang, and patted for the past 90 minutes...

Sometimes, as a writer, I hit that dreaded road block.  You know the one.  Writer's block.  It is no myth, my friends.  It exists.  And it hits you when you least expect it (or at least that's when it...

Being a parent is probably the most humbling thing I have ever been a part of. I said to my mom the other day, “I wish I could go back in time and punch my pre-mommy self in the...

Baby Boy #2 decided to come one week early on his own.  He was 8 pounds 9 ounces and 21 ½ inches long. I fell in LOVE at first sight.  And he looked so much like his brother, that I...

In this age of omni-present technology, my husband and I have managed to capture a multitude of priceless milestones and moments of our kids’ lives on photo and video. The real challenge has been deciding where to keep them,...

I decided a while ago that I wanted to at least attempt to make baby food for my baby, Henrik. I am a fairly decent cook when I try, but it is more of a chore than something I...

I remember the day vividly. Butterflies swarmed in my swollen belly as the ultrasound tech studied the monitor above us. All three of us (me, the hubs, and Edison) watched the little baby squiggle and wiggle inside me. “Do you...

My birthday is coming up. This year will be the 3rd anniversary of my 29th birthday. Translated – I’m turning 31. Last year, celebrating the big 3-0 was a little tough to swallow. It would have been easier had I...

A Real Need A 2010 study shows that 1 in 3 American families are choosing between purchasing diapers and essentials like food, utilities, or childcare. This can lead families to make difficult choices, such as leaving babies in wet diapers far...

Happy Thursday everyone!  We have an extra special giveaway for you today! Macy Marie Photography will be giving one of YOU lucky readers a Mini Photo Shoot for your little one(s)!  Just in time for Valentine's Day, Macy has a...