I recently got back from my very first beach vacation as a mom … without the help of my parents. That’s right. No grandparents to foot the bill, hold the baby or enthusiastically respond to those constant “play with...
Pregnancy had taken such a toll on me that I thought somehow after my baby was born I would jump out of bed, go eat sushi and have several glasses of wine. Cute. I couldn't even go to the...
Dear little human growing inside me,
First, I would like to tell you that I already love you more than I imagined I could love anyone (don’t tell your dad - I love him a lot too).
Second, pregnancy sucks. You’ll...
Everyone warned me "nesting" would occur and I would feel the urge to renovate my whole house. I thought, well, this is my natural stage at all times, so it will not affect me. Wrong. Daydreaming about every detail...
Prologue: Following "Baby Registry Saga - Part I," and "Baby Registry Saga - Part II," I'm here to share the lessons learned so far.
Lesson 1
Resist temptation and stick to a plan.
All things baby are so irresistibly adorable! And nesting...
The second trimester is a roller coaster of its own.
At first, I couldn't feel the baby - or at least I couldn't decidedly tell my body's doing from baby's doing. I was so eager to feel the baby move,...
Before I had my child, I had a friend of mine tell me that lunch was her favorite meal. I didn't quite understand that and when we went out to lunch, she was happy about her meal and her...
Prologue: Following "Baby Registry Saga - Part I," I come here with "Part II" to share with you what I ended up with on my registry.
I believe every registry is extremely personal and, especially for us first time moms,...
As a first-time-mom and an expat, I have to admit I am sometimes oblivious to some social rules. For example: baby shower rules. My wonderful friend offered to throw me one. I honestly have no idea what the baby...
As my children have gotten old enough to have little personalities and opinions (4 & 3), I find myself lacking patience more and more in situations where I feel out of control. You know, when your kids push you...
I've breastfed three kids in my life so far. And with each kid, I learn a little more. As friends join me in this motherhood club, I'm occasionally asked for nursing advice. Most of the time I can keep...
The other night, while my husband and I were lying in bed watching a movie with our 11 month old baby girl sleeping peacefully between us, I began to straight up ugly cry. Our daughter had drifted off during...
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Red Stick Moms Need to Know :: Baton Rouge Activities in...
Even if April brings showers, we have all the activities that are sure to brighten your day! We have featured our favorite family-friendly events...
