NICU stays can be completely overwhelming and scary, but there are ways to make that phase of life easier. I gathered some of my favorite ideas from fellow NICU veterans to share. It's important that we NICU mamas stick together!
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I'm just gonna throw this out there - I am NOT the working out type. At least not now. Four years and two babies ago, I was working out at least five days a week and sometimes even twice...
It is both horrifying and humbling to see your less desirable traits in your child, knowing those seeds were both planted and watered by your behaviors. Shaped by Houston traffic {Bless our hearts!} and a most severely lacking fruit of...
Solitude matters, and for some people, it's the air they breathe. - Susan Cain
Personality typing is currently a popular topic of discussion, and the most basic categories we sort humans into are Introverts and Extroverts. There is quite a...
I've mentioned before that several of my friends are expecting their first babies right now. I'm certainly no expert, as I've only done this once, but I still feel like it's my duty to share with them {only when...
My Story
Everyone experiences stress and anxiety. You can try to prevent it by avoiding triggers, lessen the effects by adopting a positive attitude, or find an outlet for it when it threatens to derail you. The worst thing you...
Depending on who you ask, you’ll get a different answer to life’s pressing questions. Is it pronounced envelope or ahnvelope? Is the infamous dress black and blue or white and gold? {It’s black and blue.} Is the Target remodel...
“Life is an adventure, and there is no script. I see something in ordinary moments. I believe that perfection comes not when you are dressed perfectly and wearing lipstick – but in little moments and interactions that make up...
Over the last 10 years, my husband and I have lived in 8 different neighborhoods. Some were fancy, others modest; some were bustling, others quiet; some were friendly, others… not so much. But when the right neighborhood and, more...
Confession :: I'm a little bit granola. I cloth diaper. I breastfeed exclusively {and for an extended amount of time}. I baby wear. And I am pretty much the poster mom for attachment parenting. However, one thing I never...
Houston Guides + Resources
Family-Friendly Things to do in Houston this Weekend (April 26-28)
April brings forth sunny weather, outdoor activities, and unfortunately for some, bouts of illness and injury. In addition to allergies and sinus infections, respiratory...
