Today's guest post is by my friend Johanna. Johanna is a Regional Coach for the Promise Walk for Preeclampsia In August 2002, my husband and I found out I was pregnant. After having miscarried the previous year, this pregnancy was met with caution at first, then grew into complete joy when we saw the heartbeat. During my pregnancy, I loved seeing my belly expand. The doctor said I had a ...
Pay it Forward
Worthy Wednesdays: Laugh Brand Gives Back
Today's Guest Post is by Laurie Wirgler Co-founder and CEO, laugh brand I have been an executive in the fashion industry for over 15 years and love apparel, but I always wanted to do something more, something that matters. One evening a friend shared a video with me about child trafficking and I was so moved by the stories of these children that I wanted to learn more about the issue and how ...
Jersey Shore Good Day, Good Night Bags..For Displaced Children due to Hurricane Sandy
In the aftermath of the destruction left by Hurricane Sandy local heroes are stepping up. From people who have grown up living at the shore to those who spent summers falling in love and watching their children play; so many have been emotionally affected. Recently I was invited to a facebook book called Jersey Shore "Good Day, Good Night" Bag Drive by my new friend Jen Burden, the founder of ...
Jen from World Moms Blog heads to Uganda with Shot@Life
All the way from Uganda where she is visiting as part of the first-ever delegation of Shot@Life Champions; Jennifer Burden, Founder of World Moms Blog is guest posting today!!!!! I am thrilled because Jen is my Social Good idol, she highlights so many important issues that affect mothers and children. To learn more just read on........ I don't think I've met anyone more enthusiastic in the ...
Worthy Wednesdays: Ella’s Retreat
When my son Ryan was in Kindergarten, since it was all new to me, I made sure to meet the other parents. One mom stuck out at me, as she was pregnant too (I was 8 months pregnant with Owen), so I thought we could commiserate about having a kindergartener and a baby. So Audrey and I were friendly, as the years went on. I would see them at school events and such. One day I heard her ...
Never Forget
Tonight I let Derek talk for a very long time before he finally fell asleep. I let him ask me 50 questions. I rubbed his back for as long as he was awake and I kissed his forehead about 100 times. I let Hayley watch 2 shows in my bed with a bottle while playing with my hair and chatting up a storm. I didn't yell at anyone to "GO TO SLEEP" Tonight I am reminded how quickly tomorrow can be ...