The first time I laid eyes on our youngest son, Rhett, I felt a massive wave of relief. After waking up from my general…
Waging War on Skin Laxity: Facial Tightening at Home
Let’s be real. My self esteem took a major hit after I had my son last year…I’m not sure if it was postpartum-related or…
C-Section Essentials for the Hospital & Recovery
There are times when an obstetrician decides that the safest way for you to deliver your baby is through a cesarean delivery (or c-section).…
My Experience with Noninvasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)
We all know that pregnancy for older moms carries greater risks. If you’re 35 or older, one of the things both you and your…
How I Lost 100 Pounds – Twice! (And How I’m Keeping the Baby Weight Gain in Check)
I am not a nutritionist and my doctorate is in educational leadership – not medicine. As such, these are my personal feelings about the…
I Tested Positive for COVID-19 on the Day I Gave Birth
This amazing story was contributed by fellow Old New Mom, Jessica Newcomb. Thank you so much for sharing this experience and lessons learned, Jessica. …
How to Spend Your Holiday Amazon Gift Cards!
It is extremely likely that you will get one (or several) Amazon gift cards this holiday season. In anticipation of receiving one or two…
I Had A False Positive HIV Test While Pregnant
It was after 5pm on a Monday evening and I was rushing to prepare for a virtual school board meeting when my phone rang.…
Off the Fence: Pregnant at 40
When I started this blog, my goal was to be a source of hope about becoming a new mom after 35. I had been…
Baby’s First Walking Shoes – Including Those For Chubby Baby Feet!
Aren’t tiny baby shoes just the cutest? When our son was an infant, I would put these teeny tiny little tennis shoes on his…