Hospitals, doctors, insurance, and all things medical are far from my forte, and well outside my comfort level, but after two trips to Blank Children’s Hospital’s ER and a full day at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital this past month, I’ve learned a few things about what to expect. Now that we are all […]
We just got back from a fun-filled week with my parents in sunny Arizona! It was as amazing as it sounds. It was a week full of inflatable floats big enough for snuggle sessions for the whole family. Candy whenever the kids wanted it, no early rushed mornings, late bedtimes, no meal planning or cooking […]
Of all topics about parenting, I was surprised that exclusive pumping gets the most blank stares or strongest reactions from fellow mothers. Exclusive pumping is breastfeeding without nursing. I only express my milk and don’t nurse. I explain it to mothers of all kinds, and the majority of the time the reply is, “That would […]
When your fearless friend asks you to go to a pole fitness workshop, you go. Twice – even if you’re pregnant for one of them. It’s not where I expected to encounter positive body image. But, there I was, belly and all, shaking my groove thing around a pole. There were so many different shapes […]
“Wow!” Collin’s voice rang out and was obviously heard by all the guests in the restaurant. “That guy has a robot leg!” My 5-year-old ran over to the gentleman with the robot prosthetic leg. I blushed several shades of red and ran over to Collin. I took his hand to lead him away and apologized […]
Ah, sleep deprivation. It goes with parenthood like peanut butter goes with jelly. Before my oldest was born 4 years ago, this was one of my biggest worries about becoming a parent, because, after all, I like sleeping. And my husband REALLY likes sleeping. Sadly, most of our worries about this particular side effect of […]
You realize your child’s lunch is sitting on the counter at home. You are dropping your child off at school. You totally forgot about the birthday party that was yesterday. It’s the night before the school Valentine’s Day party and you still haven’t picked up the cards. And you forgot about the box. You forgot […]
There is a fantastic reason why I almost chose not to tell my #metoo story. I could tell you that it’s because it is too personal for me to share on this platform, but that’s not why. I could tell you that it’s because the incident that happened to me “wasn’t that bad” since “it […]
Spring break is right around the corner! For many that might mean a vacation, a road trip, or a chance to see relatives who live a little further away. For my family, it means traveling to sunny Arizona to see the grandparents, and a week of fun in the sun. If I am lucky, it […]
How cold is too cold to send the kids outside? Tell me I’m not the only one who has Googled this! After 34 years of living here, I know winter happens. We embrace it with ice skating, sledding and fat biking. But, there are always a few long weeks where I need a boost! Here […]
