Newborns

The first time I thought about suicide, I was in 7th grade. At the time, I had transitioned to a new school and didn’t have any friends. 7th grade is a tough year. As an aside, moms, check on your 7th graders. They are not ok. There’s no nice way to say it, but 7th graders are a$$holes. I dealt with my fair share of bullying and cried at home nearly everyday. I didn’t really understand suicide at that age, but  remember praying I would die. I needed an escape, and each day felt hopeless. The second time I thought about suicide was in high school. The bullying I endured in middle school taught me that you can do two...

Sung to the tune of "My Favorite Things" by Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music Night sweats that soak sheets and boobs that are drooping Sitting on donuts and fear of first pooping Anxiety, depression and all that it brings These are a few of my postpartum things Hourly feedings and lack of sleep madness Hair loss with bald spots and tummy flab sadness Sore, cracking nipples and peeing that stings These are a few of my postpartum things Checking all night long to see if she's breathin' Uncontrolled crying for no apparent reason Panicking each time the loud doorbell rings These are a few of my postpartum things When the babe cries And my boobs leak When I'm feeling sad I simply remember this sweet little thing And then I don't feel so bad

Picture this: you've finally braved leaving the house by yourself with the new baby. You've been gone most of the day, and it's gone really well! As you are getting ready to head home, the baby has a a massive poo-splosion that leaves him a mess and also you too. You check your diaper bag, but you used the last diaper 20 minutes ago, and your sleep-deprived brain somehow forgot an extra onesie! What's a mom to do?! Obviously, no one wants to be in that scenario, which is why I highly recommend putting an "emergency kit" in the car with essentials for just in case. We are expecting a new baby any day now, and I also have two...

I found out I was pregnant with my second baby on my first baby’s 6th birthday. I decided that I would be more of a minimalist this time around and not buy all of the fancy baby items that I don’t really need. I’m a researcher by nature, and when I realized how many cool new items had been invented in the last 6 years, my impulse control went out the window. I don’t mind investing in items that I think will make my life easier, and some of these are definitely on the pricier side. But if you're willing and able to spend a little more, these items are great! For Diapering Baby Bum Brush Why I Love It: Let’s...

Disclosure :: Our third annual Bloom for new and expecting moms was sponsored by our wonderful community partner, Baton Rouge General Medical Center. From the food to the venue, guests felt welcomed. We are so appreciative of the time and effort that was allocated from each sponsor below to make sure this event was super lovely and fun!  Thank You to Our Presenting Title Sponsor Our Bloom event simply wouldn’t have been possible without these partners. We are grateful to Baton Rouge General for their assistance in planning every detail of the event. From the lovely brunch spread that their in-house chef prepared to the the layout, makeup bags…it was over the top! Thank You to the Table Sponsors We give a huge thanks...