I had a mix of emotions when thinking about my return to work after a lovely 12 weeks of maternity leave. I was excited to get back to my job but also dreaded leaving my little one in the...
Pregnancy is full of unknowns. One of the biggest unknowns is what to expect from labor. There are so many different birth options available and every expectant mother wonders about each of them. I can help with taking away...
We live in a culture that accepts blood donation as a necessity. Local blood drives are frequent, and it is common for donors to line up to give a little bag of their lifesaving, life-changing blood.
Did you know, though,...
A few months ago,
Someone told my baby
“Lay off the carbs”,
As if a 12-month-old baby
Has any idea what ‘carbs’ are,
Let alone the idea of ‘weight’.
A few months ago,
When these words rocked my world,
I did not know what to say.
I stood...
A crushing weight fell down on me as I hid in the shower. It had been a long, stressful day with not just one heartbreaking call, but two. I had just gotten back from the hospital with my newborn...
Every year when I look at my student roster, I cringe looking at some of the names of my students. Mostly because I can’t even begin to pronounce them, and other times because I can’t believe what parents would...
Welcome to fatherhood! Becoming a new father likely fills you with a whole range of emotions, from pride, joy, admiration, a strong sense of responsibility… maybe a little panic!
Bottom line: it’s a life-changing experience! Ah, but not to worry-...
From the time a baby is born, we hear about tummy time and its importance. We are asked at every pediatrician’s appointment if we are having some tummy time daily and how it’s going. We do it, like so...
For many women, labor can be an uncertain and fearful time. The large number of unknowns combined with unwavering hormones can certainly lead to apprehension. Amongst the concerns leading up to birth, women sometimes worry about having to deliver...
Dear Firstborn: It’s hard for me too.
We brought your little brother home from the hospital today. I have hopes of you two being best friends. I know you will be a wonderful big brother. But on this first day...
In + Around East Idaho
Befriend the Bats
My family had the chance to do Bat Night at the zoo in Idaho Falls this year, something that we had been looking forward...
