Ages + Stages

Pregnant moms are being bombarded daily with ads in magazines, flyers in the mail, and articles on their Facebook feed about all the gear they NEED to welcome their new child into the world. Registering for gifts can be very...

Before my husband and I got married, we both had dreams of a big family. Five kids, at LEAST. I wanted all boys, he wanted as many girls as possible - with at least one boy to carry on his love for...

Hi, my name is Anna and I am a birth addict. I’m not sure exactly when it started, but it progressed rather quickly. It doesn’t seem like that long ago when pre-motherhood Anna sat around listening to women discuss all...

First of all, I have to start with this disclaimer: If my son knew I was using his life experience for a blog post, he would die.  So let's just keep this one between you and me, okay? Back in...

Are you crafty? Do you like to save money? Does your baby go through formula like it’s going out of style, leaving you with a dozen empty formula containers? If you answered yes to these questions, these DIY ideas are...

Disclaimer: While I find the whole pumping process annoying, cumbersome, and painful, I know that it helps my baby get breast milk when I’m away from him and for that I’m thankful. I’m also thankful my workplace allows me...

One of the most exciting times of my kids toddler years is getting their own bed!  We have tried to make it a special coming of age tradition in our household as much as possible and it is something...

"Even though it gets a little bit easier to cope with each year, there is a never ending ache in my heart and in most women who have miscarried." - Patty, OKCMB Contributor.  ><>< As long as we're living, our babies they'll...

At 4:19 p.m. on a rainy Sunday, my life changed forever when I held my brand new baby boy in my arms. I remember my surprise at how warm he was as he cried for the first time. I...

My daughter is about three and a half years old.  Her name is Lyla, and until last week, she couldn’t say her “L” sound correctly.  We never stressed about Wywa learning the correct pronunciation, but were also never the...

Lately I have had several friends become first-time moms. I’m absolutely obsessed with all of their precious babies, of course, but what I have found most fascinating is watching their personal transformation. I LOVE LOVE LOVE watching my friends...

I recently read an article claiming that moms are asked, on average, 23 questions per hour by their preschool aged children, (or about 300 per day if you're staying home)!  As the mom of a three and half year...