Choosing a doula was the first thing I did, as we prepared to move from the UK to the US at 8 months pregnant. A deliberate choice in my quest for the perfect birth story. What happened is, in...
Omaha, Nebraska.
The family getaway I didn’t know I was missing.
Last fall, Amber and I told you about a great family-friendly destination not far from home in Kansas City: Omaha, Nebraska. With husbands and kids in tow, we hit all...
Mom, I want to learn to bake. Seven adorable words that I never dreamed I would hear from my nine-year-old son. And, here's how that came to be...
I let my kids watch television, and it's awesome. There, I said...
Before I became a mom, the decision to go back to work after I had a child seemed pretty straightforward. I didn't naively think it would be easy, or that I wouldn't miss my kid, but I had no...
The doctor sat down.
That was my first sign that something was wrong. Doctors, especially hospital pediatricians, wear sneakers because they're on their feet all day, standing at bedsides, doing procedures, walking from room to room on rounds.
He pulled up...
I am was a reluctant formula-feeding mama.
The first time that I gave my son formula, I cried out of fear of the formula I was giving him.
That day had started with a trip to the lactation consultant. At the end...
Breastfeeding didn't ever really seem like a choice. I didn't weigh my options between formula and the breast. I just did it. It seemed natural.
My mother did it, my grandmothers did it, and I reached for my three babies...
Midwives.
Floral crowns, essential oils and birth circles, right?
When I had my first baby, I automatically went to an obstetrician. I thought, "Well, you get pregnant, you go to an OB!" So I did. That choice impacted my birth and...
I've had three babies.
All of my extended family lives out-of-state, all over the country. When I went into labor with the first, I didn't have to worry about childcare for any other children. The second time, I had to...
After the hustle and bustle and bright lights of the holiday season come the grey days. While the 31 days in January and the 28/29 days of February may not seem like a long time, the cold, snow, and grey...
Let me begin by saying I love Instagram. It's an easy way for me to keep up with friends (plus a Kardashian or two) and see some of the exciting things going on in their lives. I'm not going to lie...
Few things are cuter than watching your child experience new activities, sports, arts, etc. Am I right? I mean, come on… little kids attempting ballet? Or preschoolers all running in one massive blob at the same soccer ball? Or...
On the first night home from the hospital with our newborn son my husband and I looked at each other and said, "Now what?" Everything we once knew had been erased, and the meaning of "us" had been transformed.
Evenings...
I have two children, Charlie and Patrick. They are bright, energetic, silly, and kind. They love trucks and coloring and Paw Patrol, painted toenails and mommy's necklaces, going to the pool and crashing into things and laughing hysterically. Sometimes...
Ahhh, Facebook. I have a love/hate relationship with the king of social media platforms. Yes, it provides me with entertainment in those times when I just need a break from the insanity of life as a mother of small...
Your Guide To KC
10 Taco Spots to Try in Kansas City
From traditional taquerias serving authentic Mexican flavors to trendy eateries with innovative spins on classic recipes, Kansas City has something to satisfy every taco...
