Vaccinating your baby is one of the most important decisions you’ll face as a new parent, whether you choose to do it or not. If you decide not to, then you might spend a lot of time worrying about your kiddo being around lots of people and what air borne diseases they might contract, and … Continue reading The Vaccine Dilemma
It feels like a lifetime has passed since I turned 30 last summer. I now have a laughing, loving, drooling bundle of joy that I adore more than I could have ever imagined. My dream job turned out to be less than a dream, and my company turned out to have less than interest in … Continue reading Turning 31 – Happy Birthday to Me
I don't think I've partied on the 4th for a few years now, and I don't see that changing much. By party, I mean drink and light fireworks and all that comes with that. Last year this was around the time that I found out I was pregnant. I was just trying to figure out … Continue reading Happy Birthday America
I can't believe that the Tampa Baby Expo is in just a few weeks. I've been trying to contain my excitement since I bought tickets last month and now that we're just 19 days away, I can't hold in my excitement anymore. And yes, I'm counting the days...plus (in case you didn't notice) I added … Continue reading Baby Expo Here I Come
365 is the number of days since I first found out about you. 7 days is how long I spent in our new apartment getting ready for you. 24 days is how long I waited in the hospital for you to arrive. 23 hours is how long I was in labor before agreeing to a … Continue reading A Year in Reflection
After 24 days of doctors and nurses, a few scares, and lots of planning the day had finally come. The fetal specialists came in one last time to let Jason and I know that I would be taken down to labor and delivery that night to get ready for the induction process. I didn’t realize … Continue reading Allie’s Birth Story
I never thought I’d look down at my over-sized round belly with so much love. But looking around this hospital room, a hospital room I’ve called home for a good 18 days and counting, looking down at my big belly is the only thing keeping me grounded. Pregnancy is hard. Like really hard. But most … Continue reading The Waiting Game
