<Random thoughts in no particular order>
...because I certainly didn't learn them in any order!
Buy an infant car seat based on how much it weighs. You will lug that thing everywhere - get the lowest weight possible. Don't be...
Baby-Wearing: Ring Slings, Carriers & Wraps Oh My!
How in the world do you know what to buy…
I love baby gear. ALL baby gear - so baby-wearing contraptions are no exception! When I had my 1st - I knew I...
My wife loves to tell the story of our first date. Ten years ago, we were sitting at The Cheesecake Factory laughing and having a good time when we got to the “expectations conversation.” Without hesitation, I told her...
I have always been aware that people have their own opinions on topics, but never did I realize just how adamant others are at sharing said opinions until I found myself expecting.
As a first time mom-to-be, I can honestly...
When I had my first daughter in 2017, I dealt with many of the typical emotions that accompany first-time parenthood. The first thought I had was, “How on Earth do these medical professionals think I am prepared to leave...
I've always held this belief that I was somehow born in the wrong generation. I've long thought that had I been a baby-boomer, I would have advocated for peace and love, I would have danced freely at Woodstock, and...
Maybe they're born with it.
You know, the little girls who play with Barbies or doll babies non-stop. The ones who mimic their own moms and boss their little siblings around as if they have some sort of authority. They...
Disclaimer: Every pregnancy and mom is different. Also, I am not a physician, nutritionist, or a registered dietician. I did, however, work with my doctor to make sure all of my choices were safe for me and my baby.
I'm...
Bloom is an event for new and expecting moms, foster moms, and adoptive moms (recommended for any mom up to toddler age!) in the Greater Dayton, Cincinnati, & Northern Kentucky areas. Everyone is welcome! There will be great giveaways...
In 2004, I married my high school sweetheart, the love of my life. I had a "perfect life" plan. It went something like this: Engagement and beautiful wedding by age 22, buy a house by 24, and then fill...
If you didn't know, May is International Doula month. We celebrate a lot of things related to motherhood in May and this is no exception for me. I'm incredibly proud to have the honor of being a postpartum doula...
To most of my friends, I am the “strong friend.” I am the one people come to when they need a shoulder, ear, or someone to help them work through their problems. I wasn’t used to being in a...
Two weeks after I got married, I found out I was pregnant with my first son. We were thrilled. I have a type-A personality and I'm an educated person. I knew better than to create a specific birth plan...
A local event designed to support and empower pregnant and postpartum moms. Guests will enjoy a fun morning getting to know a variety of local businesses and resources to support them in the journey of motherhood.
In + Around Dayton
Bloom :: An Event for Moms! {2024}
Bloom is an event for new and expecting moms, foster moms, and adoptive moms (recommended for any mom up to toddler age!), and other...
