family . motherhood . lifestyle
It is not commonly known, but sleep apnea can show as hyperactivity in some kids. Therefore, it could be mistaken for ADHD. In my search for an explanation for the hyperactivity of my toddler, even with the lack of sleep she has most days, I found out that in many...
These past two years, there have been some days that I do not feel happy. It took me a while to realize that. Today is one of those rare days that I feel unhappy, and I know it is all on me. I feel mom guilt for it because I...
Before I had kids I used to think differently, obviously. You know, when you would see that kid at the grocery store throwing a tantrum and the parent would not do anything or just try to act nice to the kid? My theory was that tantrums were the result of...
Breastfeeding to me is one of the most unselfish acts of love. We dive into this adventure with our babies because it is what we feel best for our babies. Yet, there are so many unknowns and variables. The good thing is that both, mom and baby, are learning together....
Did you just have surgery or are going to have one and are worried about your milk supply decreasing? I will tell you what I did after my surgery to regain my milk supply. There are a number of reasons why milk supply decreases when we undergo surgery. Some of...
When we are pregnant we get bloodwork done to test for abnormalities that can happen to our babies. We are told to watch out for certain symptoms such as the ones for preeclampsia, any abnormal fetal movement, kick counts, etc. However, there are some symptoms that are somewhat overlooked many...
In honor of Mexican independence day, I made red enchiladas for dinner tonight. Enchilada sauce from scratch! Heyyy! 🙂Everyone in my family loves them and they are so forgiving and so versatile. They can be filled with shredded chicken, shredded beef, chorizo, or just cheese. Those are the most popular...
I have had this type of eczema on my ring finger midway down, and in between the middle and pinky fingers consistently for a few years. It comes and goes as it pleases but it usually lasts no longer than 2 months. Well, not this year! It started in January...
I do not have a problem with being a stay at home mom/wife. Well, in the beginning, I did have it because I would belittle my worth as a stay at home mom. After all, I was not contributing to the household financially, or so I thought… I must admit...
Have you ever had a kid whose sleep is so broken and unpredictable that you start to wonder if something is wrong with your child? Then, you start to question your own sanity because, how could you think something is wrong with your child after being told by the pediatrician...
