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Kaylan Bartholomew (Guest Blogger)

The hospital is operating on a generator. As such, only a few areas are with air conditioning and lights. The next 17 hours were a nightmare. There were no obstetricians available. Imagine my horror to this news, as I experienced painful contractions, in unbearable heat.

Sep 25

Sep 25 Discovering How My Body was Designed to Feel

After a few months I really felt amazing... I had energy to run behind my toddler and my skin was glowing. I was bordering 40 and I felt the better than I ever had! I knew that THIS was how my body was designed to feel.

Sep 18

Sep 18 Pineapple Spice Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice

Spice it up a little for weeknight dinner with this dish that is easy to make and will be on the table in less than an hour! My kids love the sweet pineapple rings in the sauce, and the cilantro lime rice is a good twist on regular plain rice.

Sep 5

Sep 5 5 storm prep tips that you may be overlooking

Mom-vice

In the hustle to get water, batteries, flashlights and put up shutters, you may be overlooking some really important elements of storm preparation. Here are some important tips that you may be forgetting.

Aug 15

Aug 15 Teary preschool dropoffs, coffee and mom guilt

I sat nervously looking at my phone, waiting for the school to post pictures in our class group, so I could get a glimpse of how she was doing. The first few photos of her tear stricken face and sad eyes almost had me changing my mind.

Aug 10

Aug 10 Pumping for Survival

Mom-spiration

I attached the apparatus to myself and began the desperate task of pumping. In this case I wasn’t only pumping to feed my baby, it felt like I was pumping to save his life. At that point he was only getting nutrition through various IVs. They were waiting for my breast milk to start feeding him. I pumped and I pumped and I pumped…

Aug 4

Aug 4 Breastfeeding Awareness Month Giveaway

Giveaways

It's breastfeeding awareness month and we have special giveaway for breastfeeding moms! Check it out now for a chance to win!

Jul 31

Jul 31 The Celebration of a Life and the Heroes that Saved it

Mom-spiration

This was the moment that I learned just how much love could hurt. I never felt such emotions in all my life. I was filled with extreme joy that my son was finally here and came out crying… a sign that he was alive after an emergency C-Section at just 30 weeks. At the same time, I was struck with an intense urge to protect and nurture him, something I wasn’t able to do like every other mother.

Jul 23

Jul 23 How Multitasking is Ruining Motherhood

Mom-vice, Mommy Wellness

We try to live up to these unrealistic standards, often imposed by ourselves because we care too much about what others think of us! We have our hands in so many different things at the same time, we’re not present in any of them! So how do we fix it and find more time to present with our kids and enjoy our lifestyle?

Jul 4

Jul 4 Autism doesn't mean less, it means different

Jude-Anne Phillip (Guest Blogger)

"Although nothing physically changed, and our daughter who we loved so much was still there, we “grieved” the loss of the child we thought we were going to have, along with so many different hopes and dreams for her future."

Jul 3

Jul 3 Before we were mothers

Tatiana Knight Casas (Guest Blogger)

It's so easy for mothers to get lost in the joyful, chaotic and emotional experience of motherhood. But continuing to pursue your passions and interests, even if it's only one day a week, will allow you to be a better wife, mother, friend and every other being that exists within you.

Jun 19

Jun 19 How to Organize for Kids and Reclaim your Space!

Mom-vice

One of my biggest pet peeves as a mom, is the clutter that has taken over our home since having kids. My little ones have too many toys and it feels like I can't keep them contained no matter what I try!

Jun 16

Jun 16 How to find time for self-care amidst chaos

Relaxation Errands. Is there such a thing? I'm making it a thing! The last 2 weeks have been seriously stressful and self-care has gone out the window. Today i'm finding solutions to give myself what I need to feel good and be a great mom!

Jun 14

Jun 14 Top 5 Summer Snacks

By now your kids have been home for at least a week. Is it just me or are they ALWAYS HUNGRY?! In case you're running out of snack ideas, I've made a list of my favorite summer snacks to keep your kids satisfied, happy and healthy!

Jun 7

Jun 7 15 years later, a double blessing

"I was unsure about how the large age gap between our teenage son and our newborns would fare. But every time I look at them together, it serves as a reminder that you never know what will happen in your life. Watching my son play with his baby sisters gives me an overwhelming feeling of happiness."

Jun 5

Jun 5 Citrus Honey Salmon with Brown Rice Pilaf

Plain brown rice is given a pop of color and texture with protein-rich green edamame, yellow corn, and sweet purple grapes. The salmon is glazed and baked with a lemon and honey sauce. My boys enjoyed this colorful rice and tasty fish! Serves 6.

Jun 2

Jun 2 Moms, bring your sexy back!

"Learning to accept and love her postpartum body image along with heightened emotions, hormonal fluctuations and sheer mental and physical exhaustion, causes many new moms to turn away from sex and intimacy with their partner."

May 29

May 29 Rotisserie Chicken Soup

Who doesn’t love the rotisserie chickens from our favorite grocery store? They are delicious, perfectly cooked and oh so convenient for a weeknight dinner!

May 24

May 24 164 NICU Days and Beyond