Angela Baker
Am I Ready to Be a Mom? : A Journey to Motherhood
Do I want to be a mom? Am I ready to be a mom? Questions like these flood your heart and mind as you consider becoming pregnant.
On a warm spring evening five years ago,...
Pandemic 2020 – It’s Okay to Be Just Okay Right Now
There is so much to take in and balance during Pandemic 2020. We all cope differently, and understanding your needs and doing what you can just to survive is truly okay.
Hey fellow mamas, how...
Managing the Mental Load of Motherhood
Motherhood comes with some serious mental baggage. Learn how to balance the mental load and keep your sanity!
Scheduling doctor and dentist appointments. Meal planning. Picking up a gift for a classmate's birthday party. RSVPing...
Dating Your Partner: Give the Gift of Twelve Months of Dates
Do you and your partner celebrate Valentine’s Day? Are you looking to move beyond chocolates, flowers, or lingerie? Consider giving them the gift of twelve months of dates. If you’re like my husband and...
Forging a Solid Bond: Dog Safety and Toddlers
When I see those cute photos of children piled on top of the family dog, I cringe a little. Did you know dogs don’t actually enjoy hugs or being patted on the top of...
5 Tips to Make Pumping Less Painful
As I get ready to wrap up my second year long stint of exclusive pumping--I’m down to just three 15-minute sessions a day—Woohoo!-- I want to share some tips that I’ve discovered a long...
My Breastfeeding Journey as an Exclusive Pumper…Twice
While I was pregnant with my first daughter, I dreamed about the bond my baby and I would have as we breastfed. “It’s tricky but you’ll get the hang of it,” experts and friend...
Motherhood Firsts: The Medical Emergency Edition
I’ve often thought there should be badges to commemorate certain motherhood moments - The first time you get peed on, the first time you catch vomit in your hands, the first time you reach...
Podcasts for #momlife
Many years now I have been a heavy consumer of podcasts. They are a great way to make the most of a commute, make waiting rooms more tolerable or drown out your cube mate...