***Trigger warning: grief, pregnancy loss***
Today is October 15, 2021. It is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
10 days ago I was pregnant. Nine days ago it was confirmed my pregnancy was no longer viable. Three days ago I had...
Fall is in the air and temperatures are cooling down. It's time to retire the shorts and tanks for the season. I don't know about you, but the first cool weather of the season always leads to the same...
I say often to three of my children, “You are living a different life than I did growing up. I do not know what it is like to have a sister with special needs.” It’s my way of validating...
Between my mom regularly babysitting when I was growing up and me now having two kids of my own, I feel like I have enough experience with popular children's shows to assert that Bluey is the best one. If...
Emergency C-Section
"Don't panic." I told myself. "They are just being thorough. I remember having this a few times before with my other two." Then, the nurse called the doctor in from the hall to confirm the heart rate of...
When I was first introduced to my husband in 2005, I was told, “If he was any sweeter, I would throw up!” Shockingly, this person was correct. Although, to be completely honest, the very first thing they said was,...
“May I Help You?”: How The Service Industry Made Me A Better Parent
One of the first things you hear upon entering a restaurant is "May I help you?". When I first started in the service industry, I had no...
As we survey the impact of the tornadoes across our state this week, so many of us are overwhelmed by the damage we're seeing. If you (or someone you love) have significant damage to your home, the advice below...
Across the country, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) have been targeted solely due to our existence. Hate speech such as "Go back to China.“ Racial slurs such as "Kung Flu" and "China Virus" seem to be part of...
In + Around Birmingham
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...
