This post has been sponsored by Britax through City Moms Blog Network. All opinions are 100% my own! I'm a mom of 3 boys; ages 7, 5, and 3. Safety is constantly on my mind as I spend each day...
“Nobody’s going to give you a medal for natural childbirth, Karla. The woman who gives birth without drugs is going to have to take her baby home same as the woman who gets relief for the pain.” These are words...
Since we just gave a brief review of some local Dallas hospitals, we thought it would be fun to share 4 totally different birth stories. We're starting with mine- a textbook delivery in a hospital with pain meds! My daughter...
Hi, my name is Shannon Ogilvie and this is the story of my birth-experience with our first child, Matthew, now 3 years old.   We made the decision to go for a natural approach, specifically the Bradley Method, after I...
I'll be the first to admit that finding the time and motivation to work out is HARD!  There are usually a million other things that need to be done.  Or, I'm exhausted and would just really like to veg...
I am due with my third baby towards the end of July, and I have never experienced this strong nesting desire until this child. I think if I don’t snap out of it soon my husband will go crazy...
Entering into motherhood is such an exciting time, but often we are left with many questions too. What should I expect? Which products do I need? Who do I turn to for help? While we at Dallas Moms Blog strive...
The decision and the beginning (Pregnancy – Week one) While pregnant you gleefully express to all that will listen that you will be a breastfeeding mama.  You attend the class at your hospital, practice with a doll, and joke that...
If ever I thought I was emotional during my 1st pregnancy, I was in for a world of surprise with my 2nd (& twin) pregnancy! For better or for worse, I'm usually not an overly emotional person.  I'm not someone...
New moms (especially first-time moms) in the age of social media and information overload are inundated with pressure to get this birth/postpartum thing right.  Not sure about your birth plan? Just read 345 blog posts detailing random strangers' birth stories...
My name is Kate and this is my story about the unplanned, emergency C-section birth of my son Jack. Unfortunately, I was the “do everything on the checklist” kind of pregnant gal. I had it all planned out –...
The baby’s heart rate dipped with each contraction.  I heard a beeping sound from my monitor, the doctor rushed in and said those words I really didn’t want to hear, “We’re going for an emergency C-section, now!” Next thing I...

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