The Parent Voice

I feel like ‘journey’ is the best word to describe my experience of providing Isaiah with breastmilk due to all of the ups, downs, and changes in directions that I faced along the way.

My husband and I have struggled to prioritize our health and well-being like we were able to before we had our daughter. We have spent a lot of time discussing how we can improve in these areas together as a family and how to incorporate our daughter into these lifestyle changes.

Recently, my daughter has been trying her first foods, and it has been an adventure for her, my husband, and me!

Homebirth, hospital birth, and birth centers can all provide a safe and positive birth experience, and every mom must evaluate the right choice for herself.

I knew very little about babies and how to care for them before having my little one, and I received a lot of helpful advice from friends and family. I will share some of the information that I found most helpful and a few things I wish I had known earlier.

I'm so grateful for my parents giving me the gift of a magical childhood. I will carry on some traditions from my childhood, others I may not keep, and we will also create new traditions of our own.

Now that my son has just turned a year old, I have been reflecting on this time last year and all our decisions. This year, I plan to speak up more and set better boundaries.

This year, I have made it a goal to reclaim the holiday season and start new traditions with my family that will add fun and meaning during the holiday season. Having a new baby gives my husband and me fresh eyes and a renewed sense of wonder and joy. I am excited to start new family traditions that, hopefully, my daughter will look back on with warmth in her heart.

It is no fun to be sick, and when we feel lousy, the last thing we probably think about is taking care of our teeth and gums. But when you are sick, taking care of your good oral health is more important than you might think.

I will share my cloth diapering experience and hopefully help answer questions that folks who are new to cloth diapering have.