Becoming a mom is terrifying for most if not all women, but for me it was even more terrifying. I had extra fears and apprehensions about becoming a mom. I knew from the get go that it was going to be a daunting task, but the day when reality set in was the hardest. That […]
New Babblings
Finding Gifts For Those Long Distance Birthdays Thanks to Wicked Uncle
This is a sponsored post in which I was compensated in product from Wicked Uncle for my honest opinion of their service and products. As a parent I know that it isn’t always feasible to make it to everyone’s birthday parties, but I often feel bad when I am unable to show up especially if […]
Second Pregnancy Woes for the Disabled Mom
Getting pregnant when you have a little one in the home can be a very exciting adventure, but as a disabled mom it does come with it’s own worries. While I have figured out ways to adapt and care for a child on my own (when I have to be alone); I haven’t figured out […]
Why I love Mother’s Day
This is a Mother’s Day sponsored post thanks to Teleflora. I love Mother’s Day for so many different reasons. Ever since I gave birth to my son it really brightened my mood for the holiday. Before I had my son it was a bit of an emotional holiday for me. My daughter was born a […]
I’m Pregnant with Baby 2 or 3… Depending on How You Look at it.
You may have seen on social media that we announced a new pregnancy! We are very excited to add another baby to our family. Raiden couldn’t be more excited and neither could we. This pregnancy wasn’t planned, but doesn’t change anything for us. Baby Coming November 2019! We are excited that this time around we […]
Finding New Ways to be Eco-friendly by Going Strawless
I have been trying to be a little bit more eco-friendly ever since I noticed how much waste you can have when you order food out. Whether it is through straws or toss away cups. There always seems to be a lot of waste at the end of an outing. This is what got me […]
Sometimes I Wish I Was a Normal Mom
I love being me and most days I don’t really mind having a disability, but there are days where I really wish I was a normal mom. There are days when I wish I could just pick up my son and carry him around like he wants. There are days when I wish I didn’t […]
Chicago Area Events
5 Family Friendly Activities Near MommyCon Chicago
Are you looking for extra family friendly activities in the Rosemont area during MommyCon weekend? If so then you have come to the right place. As a local I have enjoyed many different activities in the area and these are my top 5 activities I recommend for families when they are coming in for a […]
MommyCon Chicago 2019! Only 8 More Days and Counting!
I don’t know about you, but I am pretty damn excited for MommyCon Chicago to hit us here. I am especially excited this year because it will be my first year being able to attend a day with no child in tow. I am excited to experience it with my son as well as just […]
It’s Almost Time Again. The Chicago Toy and Game Week Returns!
The past few years we have had a blast going to the Chicago Toy and Game Week and I am so glad that I will be able to attend again this year! Things will be a little different for me this year because my hubby, sister, and her fiance will be unable to attend the […]
It’s Time For Brookfield Zoo’s Annual Boo at the Zoo Celebration!
Last year we didn’t take (or I can’t find) pictures at Boo at the Zoo at Brookfield Zoo, but two years ago we did take some and had a blast! Boo at the Zoo is a great activity to do with the family. When we went we met up with a few of my cousins […]
Parenting & Family
Gobble up Your Worries with My Amazing Monster
Staying healthy is something most people take for granted. I grew up going in and out of doctor offices as a child and as an adult due to my handicap. Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease being a disease that progresses over time; due to its progressive nature it is a cycle for me where I have to continuously […]
Avoid The Oops on Those Poops!
I thought that I had planned everything out before I had my son four months ago, but I obviously hadn’t. No matter how prepared I have been over the years I never could get completely prepared to having a baby in my home. I have had so many oops moments in the past four months […]
10 Tips For Parents With A NICU Baby
The following is personal NICU advice that either was given to me by other NICU moms or things that I tucked away in my memory for the future. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have, below in the comments section or reach out to me on Instagram. Ask Questions. While the team […]
Adding More to our Plate with Allergies and a Food Intolerance
As you may have read in my previous post we have dealt with a lot of diagnoses in the past year for our son. One thing I didn’t being up was all of the allergy testing and testing for a possible food intolerance that was being done at the same time. In early February 2018 […]