50 Things You’ll Understand If You’re an Austin Mom
Confession, I’m an Austin transplant, originally from the idyllic town of Coppell, Texas just north of Dallas. After two decades of plotting my escape, I got my opportunity to become an Austinite in 2013....
Gender Guilt: Coming to Terms With the Sex of Your Baby
When you were pregnant {or when you become preggo} did you have your heart set on a boy or a girl? Or did/do you truly not care?
We all want healthy babies, but sometimes wanting...
The Journey: Milk to Starting Solid Food
Most babies are ready to start some sort of solid food at 4 months of age. Enjoy the ride, it is fun seeing their little taste buds light up and experimenting with different foods...
Waking Up Is Hard To Do: A Night Owl’s Struggle With Early Mornings
Every time I see a well-coiffed, neatly dressed mom (meaning she doesn't have a stray Cheerio clinging to her hair or yoga pants), I immediately assume she has woken up long before her young...
The Gear Guide: Advice from The BabyGuy Jamie Grayson.
Over the weekend I had the chance to attend one of Austin's most anticipated events for moms and moms-to-be: Gearapalooza. The event was hosted by Bump Club and Beyond of Austin at the local Baby...
Brain Basics, Part One: Your Brain Is Complex!
Have you heard of Interpersonal Neurobiology?
It is the emerging science of how the brain develops in response to our relationships. As mammals, we literally cannot survive without relationships.
And subsequently, the kinds of...
I Was a Mom for 5 Days: Pregnancy Loss
After 3 years of trying, 2 major surgeries, umpteen million procedures, and countless hormone injections, I actually got pregnant naturally! The love my husband and I have for each other finally created life! I...
Menopause at 33? Was I Ready To Stop Having Babies?
When I was first diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 3C, my doctor wanted to know if I would be interested in family preservation. I was thankful she asked the question, as I was...