Mommy Talk
I’m Totally Freaking Out About Getting Pregnant
January 31, 2011 by Jenn
Ever since we started dating, my husband and I knew that we wanted kids. But it was always this far-off thing—like “Oh, yeah, we’ll name them Tobi and Sam, and they’ll have your eyes and my hair, and we’ll be this happy snuggly family that... Continue reading...
Need to Spice Up Your Pregnancy Workouts? Try This Site!
January 24, 2011 by Erin
Just because my baby is now on the outside wreaking havoc in the world with her diaper blowouts doesn’t mean that I’ve forgotten about you mamas whose buns are still baking! I loved my prenatal workouts—they gave me some sense of control... Continue reading...
Baby-Stepping Back Into Fitness
I was in the best shape of my life in the months leading up to my pregnancy . I had been working with a personal trainer and was almost a little addicted to workouts. It wasn’t out of the ordinary for me to do two classes back to back or to do a... Continue reading...
Teens Active in Sports May Be Less Sexually Active
January 13, 2011 by Erin
Today’s post is written by Kim Slaughter. Kim is a full-time research administrator while finishing her Master of Public Administration degree in nonprofit management and health services administration. She also serves as vice-president and development... Continue reading...
The Parental Learning Curve: Poop-o-Mania 2010
January 10, 2011 by Erin
I like to think I have a brain cell or two floating around in my head. But my daughter has proven that this may not be the case as she puts me through my first semester of Parenting School. My courses have included Living With No Sleep, Diapering for... Continue reading...
It’s Never Too Late to Set New Year’s Resolutions
I’m usually on top of New Year’s Resolutions, with detailed plans for what I want to accomplish in the year. This year, I only came up with one because Jenn wrote me an email asking for one for a New Year’s post she was working on.... Continue reading...
Entering the No-Cry Zone: Tips for Flying with a Baby
January 3, 2011 by Erin
I’ve never been afraid to fly. Sure, I’m always glad when the airplane touches down, and I’m not a huge fan of turbulence, but I’m not a nervous flier. Add a 4-and-a-half-month-old baby to the mix? Oh, I was terrified. My husband... Continue reading...
Breastfeeding the Bulge Off
December 27, 2010 by Erin
To hear most people tell it, breastfeeding is this magical weight-loss panacea. I’m trying to decide if I agree. I gained 35 pounds during my pregnancy. And I’m fully convinced I would have gained at least 40 had I gone to term. After Avery... Continue reading...
Raising Awareness: Children’s Cancer
December 20, 2010 by Erin
I try to never take my family or my health for granted. But every now and then I’m reminded of how lucky I am to have a healthy, happy little family. Recently, while on Facebook, I discovered that a former high school classmate’s one-month-old... Continue reading...
Sweat and Shop
I confess: With only 10 shopping days until Christmas, I have not finished shopping. Bigger confession: I’ve barely even begun. It looks like I’ll be implementing these tips from Life Fitness while I shop to make my shopping do double duty... Continue reading...
