Side note before I begin: If you want to stand in solidarity with diabetics during Diabetes Awareness Month in November, be sure to wear blue throughout the month, especially on Friday, November 12th, which is World Diabetes Day.
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Judas Boob Bash
That’s what the invitations I sent to people read as I prepared for the goodbye party for my breasts. Boobs are an inevitable consequence of womanhood. The love/hate relationship we all have with our chest is complicated...
Before I was a mom, I was a teacher. I quit several years ago to be at home with my kids. Like most teachers with children, living in both worlds has given me a unique and valuable perspective. So,...
When I think about the experiences that have changed my life the most, having a baby definitely tops the list. During the newborn season, my husband and I went from a life of traveling, going on regular dates, and...
Many of you have heard of menstrual cups by now, I'm sure, but how many of you know what a menstrual disc is? I know when I switched to cups, I didn't even know what discs were! However, after...
We traveled home to Texas for Spring Break to spend time with grandparents and cousins. We rode public transportation, stayed in hotels, fought the crowds, and played tourist. My daughter Luisa, diagnosed with Rett Syndrome, was with us throughout....
According to my Amazon order history, I’ve been using a menstrual cup since February, 2018. Two years of use probably makes me a bit of an expert, so you’re in good hands. Let me go ahead and say that...
Every year as Father’s Day approaches, I find myself combating the same stubborn combination of remorse and guilt. Another year will have gone by where I haven’t spoken to my dad. I’ll start to think about all that he’s...
Going into my second pregnancy, my husband and I were pretty sure our second child was also going to be our last. We kept an open mind, but, over the years, that was the general consensus we had come...
Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Two words that completely changed my life. Before my diagnosis, I knew the basics about PPD. I had no issues with mental health after my first son and during the joy-filled months I prepared for my second...
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Chick-fil-A® Catering Options in Birmingham
It's no secret that we are big fans of Chick-fil-A® at BMC! From delicious food to top-notch service, they consistently knock it out of...
