Motherhood

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Having your first baby is always nerve-racking. There are so many worries and fears and the uncertainty of it all can be downright paralyzing. When I found out I was pregnant in January 2020, little did I know that...

Mom confession: I hate breastfeeding, and I can't wait for the day that it's over. When my first baby was born, I didn’t cry with joy like I’d expected. Everyone else did, but I was just relieved that birth was...

Have we lost the art of watching each other's kids? Kristi here. 👋🏼 I fully admit I'm an older mom in this mom blog world. My kids are in highschool and college, and the pitter patter of little feet running across the...

We're leaving public school, moving to homeschooling for the upcoming year and we are devastated. It's taken weeks, pro/con lists and tears to come to this decision. I also know I'm not alone trudging through the options. My kids and...

Despite being a mom who loves holiday traditions, we have surprisingly few when it comes to Easter baskets, probably because we've spent Easter out-of-town for the last six years. Our only two Easter basket "must haves" are a gift and a...

Mamas! We are bringing the Valentine's Day Party to YOU! This year you have adapted like never before, and we truly believe you are rockin' this pandemic life as best as you can, but we'd like to take some stress...

Just because the kids will be out of school doesn't mean they have to stop learning, growing, and playing! We are lucky to have many different camps available for our kids in Orlando that focus on everything from art,...

For the love of all things sleep. Why did my toddler decide that climbing out of the crib was a good idea? Your toddler too?! I can't help but wonder... Are they protesting sleep? Stalling? Or perhaps curious of...

The loneliness and heaviness of Motherhood can sink in when you least suspect it. I recently had conversations with some mom friends. The conversations took place on separate days and the friends were in different circles, but the vibe I...

Whether you're a new mom or a veteran, The Baby Bunch at AdventHealth is for you. Check out why this weekly meetup became my favorite mom group. My introduction to motherhood was a bit rocky (whose isn't?)! My first baby...

My head felt like it was about to explode. Like a ticking bomb. The pounding in my skull was so loud I could hardly hear my husband desperately begging me to stay awake. Sunlight and even the depressing fluorescent lights of...

A couple of years ago, my son told me that he loved me more than all the blades of grass in the world. I was initially struck at the odd unit of measure, but I had to concede that,...

"Do you have your bag packed?" It's a question every pregnant mama will be asked, especially once she has entered her 3rd trimester. To help you be prepared for the big day, we've partnered together with Winnie Palmer Hospital for...

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