We are back this month with another Heart & Home! To view previous posts in this series, click here.
I think as moms we all have a deep desire to create a warm and happy home for our families to grow in. We want the space to be uplifting, beautiful, and remind us of who we are. Wife, mother-of-four, and artist, Courtney Richard, has done this in every corner of her Baton Rouge home. Each picture of this home will have you gazing and taking in every detail, amazed at all there is to see. Courtney has an undeniable talent for art and design, but even more heart and passion as a mom. She is a mom who knows how...
I am the worst about making decisions, especially when my decisions directly affect my family. What's for dinner? Dessert? Decision overload. Do I want peanut butter balls or pecan pie? Ah! Both. No, seriously I always have both.
That brings me to today. Do I stop breast feeding or not?
Making the decision to breast feed and work was something I knew would have a limited time frame. Working and pumping are not always ideal, so I set a goal for myself: Make it to Christmas. I reached that goal with flying colors and a happy baby to boot (even through RSV and her first major growth spurt).
Then... month four. My perfect little sleeper let everyone know she was working on...
The word ‘doula’ is Greek for “woman servant or caregiver." These days, the term doula refers to a woman who provides support for mothers during pregnancy and childbirth. My favorite definition for doula is that of the protector of the birth space. Simply put, doulas love birth and trust that it is a normal, natural and instinctive process that should be honored and respected. Doulas are hired by expecting parents to help create a positive birth experience and make sure their wishes are honored. Studies have shown that having a doula present can reduce the length of your labor and reduce the need for medical interventions.
What kind of training does a doula have?
There are several organizations that provide training...
This has been a topic of much debate in my house recently. I am burning up with baby fever despite the fact that 18-month-old Jack still keeps me very much on my toes. I remember the first time that someone with a child about the same age as ours announced a new pregnancy, I was filled with panic on her behalf. No WAY could I imagine adding a new baby to the mix already. But my own mom had my sister when I was only 13 months old and somehow we all survived. Lately, I've been thinking that maybe a new baby wouldn't be so terrifying after all. Assuming that you're able to make the decision intentionally and not...
Raising teenagers is hard. It always has been, and I’m afraid it always will be. With each generation comes its’ own set of issues. It’s crazy how far we’ve come in the last 20 years as far as technology alone is concerned. When I was in middle and high school, there were no cell phones, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Heck, most people didn’t even have internet in their homes until I was in college.
It’s a new day, folks. It can be scary thinking about raising preteens and teenagers in the digital age, where it seems like everyone has access to your sweet baby. Believe me, we’re totally there at the Lawrence house. The thought of people I don’t know...
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