Things learned…

I clearly remember being in my 20’s and having no problem what so ever sleeping for only a few hours, staying up until the wee hours or going the entire day with only cold pizza in my belly. Now that I’m in my 30’s, it seems like my brain can’t function without sustenance, sanity or rest.

Since the birth of my son over five months ago, I have realized that being a mom is the hardest, yet best career move that I have made in my life. I’ve learned that I should forget about getting any sound sleep…

Driving Along the Inner Harbor

As a HUGE baseball fan, one of the many things on my bucket list is to visit every single major league baseball stadium in the United States. With Yankee Stadium, Shea Stadium, Fenway Park, and Citizens Park (Philadelphia Phillies) scratched off my list, it was now time to visit Camden Yards located in Babe Ruth’s [...]

Things parents should consider before the arrival of your baby

I believe expectant parents should do their homework and educate themselves in baby 101. I know I may sound like a broken record especially since I recently posted, Making simple decisions in preparation for the arrival of a baby ,which explains some things soon-to-be parents should keep in mind. I decided to expand a bit on that post and share a few more things that should be looked into before the big arrival…

Advice for Expectant Mothers

There are many things that go through the minds of soon-to-be-mothers. One’s mind is filled with fear, doubt, stress and anxiety. I think at one point or another we have all experienced the same reservations. Pregnancy, I believe should be a wonderful experience for us all.

How things change…the transition into motherhood

How does one get ready for a baby? I don’t think anyone is ever ready or ever really knows what to expect once baby and mommy released from the hospital…

Things I miss about being pregnant

My son just turned 5 months old a few weeks back I began to think 1. How time flies and 2. How much I miss being pregnant…

The Critics

Why is it that once we become parents we also become a target for critics to take cheap shots at our parenting skills? People seem to have an opinion on how one should raise our children and seem to feel free to tell us exactly what we are doing wrong…

Making simple decisions in preparation for the arrival of a baby

One thing I did not realize when I was pregnant and preparing for the baby was the enormity that is the baby market. I enlisted the help of my husband for this task. I did not want to become like so many other first-time mothers who enter a baby store and want everything off the shelves…

Things they don’t tell you – the financial aspect of parenthood

While pregnant, I researched and tried to educate myself as much as I could on what to expect before the arrival of my son. To my surprise, I found very little information on how one should prepare financially before the umbilical cord was cut…