Ages + Stages

Two years ago I had the honor of meeting one of the sweetest, most loving, cute, incredible, strong and down right most amazing human beings. Our meeting didn’t go quite as planned, but the second I saw her I...

My infertility story is best summed up by one word: denial. I had to face that denial when I was 28. My husband and I decided that we needed to see a specialist to find out what was keeping...

As our youngest baby turned 2 years old, the conversation with my husband seemed to open up about wanting another baby. Was the timing right? Was it the right fit for our family? I thought about all of these things...

My parents have been planning an RV road trip from San Diego to Seattle for months. My niece is turning 2 and I wanted to be there but was on the fence about traveling with my 2 month old...

In honor of August being Breastfeeding Awareness month, I would like to share my story of the first time I nursed my daughter in public. As a first time mom, this whole world is new to me. My daughter...

I don't know about you ladies, but I am really looking forward to fall. This heat has been getting to me lately and I am ready to cuddle up with blankets, scarves and sweaters. (Yes, I know we live...

My parents divorced when I was eight years old. When I was given the opportunity to work in Family Law, not only did I learn quickly about the process, but I drew from my personal experience to help our...

Before I became pregnant I had never heard the word “doula,” but once I was expecting I was frequently asked if I’d be hiring one. DOULA: a woman who is trained to assist another woman during childbirth and who may...

In honor of Breastfeeding Awareness month, I think it's important to remind ourselves why we breastfeed and all of the rights we have as breastfeeding mothers. Whether you nurse directly, pump and bottle feed, substitute with formula, or strictly...

You're spoiling her. She needs to get used to it. Crying is good for their lungs. She has to get used to not being with you. As a mom, these are some of the things I hear from well-meaning family...

Are you a new mom in North County San Diego? Are you feeling trapped in your house with your new baby? Or even scared to leave the house for too long for fear your baby might melt down, have...

There is no shortage of hospital bag lists on Pinterest and blogs. After comparing several and seeing many of the same items on the “must bring” lists, I packed my hospital bag 5 weeks in advance of my due...