Babies

One of the toughest challenges I faced as a new mom was not being able to put my baby down. Well, I could've put him down but then he'd cry bloody murder until I picked him back up. He...

"When a child loses his parent, they are called an orphan. When a spouse loses her or his partner, they are called a widow or widower. When parents lose their child, there isn't a word to describe them.” October is...

Presented by Charleston Moms, Project Alive and Kicking and Roper St. Francis Healthcare. Who :: This event is geared towards Charleston area moms who are currently expecting a baby, had a baby within the last year, foster moms of infants, or moms who are...

Mamas, you’ve heard it all: the days are long, but the years are short . . . you’ll miss these early days when they’re older . . . hang in there, the first year is the hardest. Well, it...

Cloth diapers are better for the environment, but that’s not why I chose them. I chose them because I’m cheaper than dirt.  I got 40 "All-In-One" (fear not, I will explain shortly) diapers for $200 that are adjustable for the...

I recently attended a seminar where we were asked to describe ourselves with "I am" statements. I chose the obvious first - I am a female, a mother, a wife. One role I often forget is that I am...

“Sow.” It’s an endearing nickname I earned from my teenage sister while I was breastfeeding my second baby. You see, it fit me well because there in those postpartum moments I looked very much like a large, female swine...

In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, I wanted to reflect on my own breastfeeding journey. After having three babies in under three years, you could say I have a story or two! I hope this encourages you on your...

Being a new mom is hard. Being a new mom is even harder in a pandemic. I'm a stay-at-home mom with a one-year-old. She crawls on the ground, she puts everything in her mouth, and she's too young to wear...

crinkle toy  / Solly Baby wrap  /   bags  /  hand sanitizer spray  /  changing pad  /  blankets  /  diapers  /  wipes  /  tote I’ve always thought that organization and preparation equaled success. Well, basically every success theory I’ve ever heard can...