Baby

Before I had my first kid, I knew I would breastfeed. "Breast is best" was the cry of my mom friends, my OBGYN, and every baby site out there. I completely agreed. I knew breastmilk was the absolute best thing...

The routine is pretty much the same for everyone when it comes to their first pregnancy: positive pregnancy test, excitement, panic (just me?), read all of the books, study ALL THE BABY PRODUCTS and register for only the best...

When I was young, I assumed I would have kids someday, but I was never one of those girls who had names picked out before they were even participating in the activities that lead to creating babies. I guess...

**April is Multiple Birth Awareness Month. Multiples of America is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families of multiple birth children through education, research, and networking. In partnering with local support groups, health care providers, researchers, and educators, and with the...

We can't learn everything about parenting in advance, but there's one thing I wish I had been prepared for. The febrile seizure. Why are parents not talking about this?! The First Febrile Seizure On the evening of December 20, 2018, everything...

I really never gave much thought to breastfeeding with my first son. I simply had the same approach I had to childbirth: no plan, trust the professionals, let it come...or not. I'll deal either way. I made it 3...

It starts so innocently; something comes up in conversation, someone shares some news with you, or you simply notice something and before you know it you are doing the the most dangerous thing a parent can do - you are...

Hey Mama, did you know we’ve designed programs just for you and your little one at OKCMOA? This summer, come enjoy Tag-Along Tours, Babies at the Museum, and Museum Playdate, while surrounded by beautiful art and glorious air conditioning. Tag-Along...

As a new mother, every stage in my son’s development brings something new to the table.  I would love to be one of those moms that knows how to handle anything thrown my way, but I’m not.  I’m just...

*This post was originally written in 2019. I had about 15 minutes to mentally prepare for my emergency c-section.  It's a lot to process.  I was about to meet my daughter - yay! I was minutes away from not being...

People talk about postpartum depression, and spouses and family members are taught to keep a watchful eye over the new mom following childbirth. But, what about during pregnancy? A certain amount of worry during pregnancy is normal, but there comes a...

Hi. My name is Becky. I'm a mom and I overshare. There. I said it. If you follow me on social media, over the past 4 years, I've kept you up to speed with my adventures in motherhood. I, honestly, played...