Tag: First Time Mom
How Clocking Out Saved My Motherhood
When I had my second child, it became virtually impossible for me to get anything done during the day. My toddler was determined to...
First-Time Mothers do not Want To Hear These 10 Things
First-time mothers tend to receive a lot of judgmental comments and unsolicited advice about raising a child, especially from other mothers. Sometimes the comments...
Making Christmas Memorable with Experiential Gifts
This year we'll be celebrating our baby's first Christmas and I want it to be special but at the same time I don't want...
What Potty Training Taught Me About Parenting
I remember when it was time to start potty training our oldest daughter. She had been showing a lot of the “signs” that she...
Why do I Feel Like This? :: Real Postpartum Depression Talk
I had read about it in the baby books, and in my last trimester of pregnancy had been inundated with information from my gynecologist...
My Story:: The First Time I Breastfed in Public
In honor of August being Breastfeeding Awareness month, I would like to share my story of the first time I nursed my daughter in...
What’s the Deal with a Doula?
Before I became pregnant I had never heard the word “doula,” but once I was expecting I was frequently asked if I’d be hiring...
I Hope I Remember :: Thoughts on Motherhood
Being a mom is really hard.
There isn’t one day that goes by that I don’t think this job is the toughest I’ve ever had....
It Finally Hit me- I’m Playing For The Other Team
So, here I am, waiting in front of a trendy restaurant, trying to get in for brunch. A kind woman leans over and asks...
Infertility: A Different Story
Mom guilt. If you are a mom or even if you are trying to become a mom, then you know what I am talking...
Our Baby’s First Trophy
My husband and I are both really competitive. In fact, board games are practically outlawed at our house. So when I saw the San...
Before I Became a Mom-The Things I Took for Granted
Motherhood is amazing. I have been a mother for about four months now, and it is the best thing that ever happened to me....
In + Around San Diego
Ringing in 2025: Highlights from Glow BIG Noon Year
San Diego’s ultimate family-friendly New Year’s bash, Glow BIG Noon Year, presented by Children’s Primary Care Medical Group, brought unforgettable excitement to families as...
