Family

When I Became a Mom
In a recent blog post, I wrote, "If you see a steady flow of current updates alongside old photos and flashbacks from the kids' childhood, you’ll know that I am processing." So it begins. This [...]
Top FREE College Planning Resources
I've been very vocal about my college search obsession for Z. Some people hire a professional university admissions consultant to guide them through the ins and outs of the process. Me? I’ve unofficially made it [...]
Freedom From Parenting Guilt
Like most parents I fear that I fall short with my children. I worry that I don’t have what it takes as a mom and that I could possibly ruin my one shot at this child rearing [...]

Kindergarten Success!

By Natalie|2015-10-14T15:14:16+00:00October 14, 2015|Categories: Schooling, Special Needs|Tags: deaf, hearing loss, kindergarten, non profit, ohio valley voices, school|

I'll admit to being apprehensive about the day SJ would go to Kindergarten. She has always been so far behind in speech (due to her late identified hearing loss) that I just didn't know if she would even be ready in time. At the end of her IEP meetings they always ask if I have any goals that I would personally like to add to [...]

Update on “The Jeremy and Natalies”

By Natalie|2015-10-12T09:01:25+00:00October 12, 2015|Categories: Babies, Family, My Life|Tags: babies, children are a blessing, cousins, expecting, grandkids, jeremy and natalie, pregnancy, pumpkin patch|

I have some exciting news to share with all of you, but before I get right to the announcement let me start with some interesting facts about my "unique" family. Close to 15 years ago I married J, the love of my life. Although, I call him J for short on the blog his name is actually Jeremy. I also have a brother [...]

Trying Out My New Maternity Clothes!

By Natalie|2015-10-07T12:38:30+00:00October 7, 2015|Categories: Pregnancy & Birth|Tags: baby #4, Bella Gravida, maternity, maternity clothes, maternity fashion, pregnancy, pregnancy update, third trimester|

While this is not a sponsored post I did receive a complimentary subscription and promotional item in exchange for my review. I said I would be bombarding you with pregnancy pics and showing off all of my Bella Gravida maternity clothes so here is the first installment! Last week these packages showed up at my doorstep. What a treat! The first outfit (shown on the [...]

How to Respond to Whining and Model Behavior

By Natalie|2015-10-02T10:59:22+00:00October 2, 2015|Categories: Parenting Tips|Tags: daughters, discipline, modeling behavior, motherhood, parenting tips, self esteem, teachable parenting, whining|

I have heard people teach that the best way to encourage your child to read is for them to see you reading. I have heard the same concept about eating healthy, and being eager to learn or try new things, or being active… The list goes on and on. Children are very in tune to our actions and especially when they are younger [...]

Update on Baby #4

By Natalie|2015-09-30T10:16:56+00:00September 30, 2015|Categories: My Life, Pregnancy & Birth|Tags: baby #4, baby bump, birth center, maternity, maternity clothes, pregnancy|

Yesterday I was trying to remember how many weeks pregnant I am. Thirty-two. The answer is THIRTY-TWO! I feel like everything is hitting me all at once. I really want to meet and hold my baby. I can't wait to see the excitement and joy of my other three children to get to meet their sister. I am also nervous though. There is still [...]

The Next Big Thing In Maternity Fashion

By Natalie|2015-09-22T10:13:47+00:00September 22, 2015|Categories: Pregnancy & Birth|Tags: Bella Gravida, maternity, maternity clothes, maternity fashion|

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Bella Gravida. I received a complimentary subscription and promotional item to thank me for my participation. Today I am 31 weeks pregnant and at a time when I should be feeling my most BLAH, I am actually ready to rock this baby bump like never before because I get chance [...]

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