Mommy Talk
Multitasking Mania
December 13, 2010 by Erin
I love being a mom. And I was surprised to find that it came very naturally. Maybe it was the practice with the nephew and niece; maybe it was that we got practice for a week in the hospital with NICU nurses there during feeds and diaper changes. But... Continue reading...
Battle of the Baby Bulge
December 6, 2010 by Erin
When my daughter was born, she was a month premature. She weighed in at 5 pounds, 15 ounces, but it was obvious that she hadn’t had that extra month or so to gain any baby pudge. She was little. And skinny. And like most babies, she lost weight... Continue reading...
The Boob Tube: A Nursing No-no?
November 29, 2010 by Erin
Motherhood has a way of making you want to do the very best for your child. So when you fall short in any respect, it is so easy to beat yourself up. My mom-guilt started immediately after Avery was born. Despite doing everything “right,” she was... Continue reading...
I’m Thankful For…
As I gear up to celebrate Thanksgiving, I’m trying to remember that it’s not just about the delicious pumpkin pie or the yummy stuffing. It’s about family and togetherness and giving thanks! Here are the top three things I’m giving... Continue reading...
The Benefits of a Few Extra Pounds
November 22, 2010 by Erin
I gained 35 pounds with pregnancy. It would have easily been 40 or 45, except that I missed out on that last month of pregnancy. Now that the baby is here, the long-term goal is to get back to that magical pre-baby weight. I say “long-term goal”... Continue reading...
UnderReview: Babies, the Movie!
November 16, 2010 by Erin
When I was pregnant, I started going to the standard baby supply stores to buy all of the necessities a kidlet requires. And I had a tearful near-breakdown almost every time. What did I need? What didn’t I need? Did I really need five strollers... Continue reading...
Raising Awareness: Congenital Heart Defects
November 15, 2010 by Erin
Inspiring stories are always hitting the FBB and FBG in-boxes. We started sharing Reader Success Stories so that we could keep the circle of inspiration going. It was only a matter of time before the stories started rolling in on the baby end of the spectrum,... Continue reading...
Gold Medal Pregnancy Tips
November 11, 2010 by Erin
Olympic great Shannon Miller has been rocking the FBB world this week! She answered our burning questions earlier this week, and then I reviewed her Body After Baby workout DVD. (Don’t forget to enter to win it!) Today she weighs in with her tried-and-true... Continue reading...
★FitStars: Gold Medal Mom Shannon Miller!
November 9, 2010 by Erin
You probably recognize Shannon Miller from the photo at the right. She’s like the Michael Phelps of women’s gymnastics with a whopping seven Olympic medals. She brought home five medals from the 1992 Olympic games and then rocked the 1996... Continue reading...
Ding Dong! Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Are Here!
November 8, 2010 by Erin
Aside from the lack of sleep, the biggest challenge of being a new parent is finding time to take care of yourself. Babies are demanding little buggers, and exercise, cooking and even showering sometimes have to take a backseat. (OK, often have to take... Continue reading...
