Megan
Five Must-Listen True Crime Podcasts
Way back in 2014, when I was two months postpartum, I was looking for a way to keep my brain entertained while staying home with my baby. There were endless hours of breastfeeding and...
Could COVID Save the Fourth Trimester?
I just want to start by saying that I have not been pregnant or postpartum during COVID. I can only imagine the number of things that pregnant people are missing out on during this...
Why You Should Have A Birth Plan + Tips
As a birth doula, I have talked with so many expectant parents about their wishes for their birth experience. You'd be surprised how many people plan to "just wing it." Many of them have...
How to Plan a Birthday Party Like It’s 1999
See that little girl right there with the feathered bangs, multicolored windbreaker, and red cowboy boots? That's me on my 4th birthday, living my best garage birthday life. I like to say my mom...
The San Antonio Sandwich Shop Showdown
Bready or not... it's the post you’ve all been waiting for! It’s the 2021 San Antonio Sandwich Shop Showdown! Let me tell you, the competition is fierce! The bread is fluffy, the meats are...
What is MOPS? Five Things You Need to Know About This Mom’s Group
One thing I’ve learned as I’ve gotten older is that making friends is so much harder now! Life after kids makes it harder to get everyone on the same schedule, and playdates where I...
You Might Be A San Antonio Mom If…
This summer will mark my fifth year of living in San Antonio. I honestly can’t believe we’ve been here this long! We have had two babies (in addition to an older brother born in...
Meet San Antonio Mom Ayo Avworo: A Q+A with a Vaccine Research Expert
Now that we’re more than a year into pandemic life and COVID-19 vaccines are widely available, we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief! This has been quite the year. I had the...
Ditch the Tampons: 5 Period Products You Need to Try
Periods, menstruation, Aunt Flo, moon time, that-time-of-the-month…No matter what you call it, periods can be quite the hassle. They come when they want, and overstay their welcome, bringing with them moodiness, cramps, headaches, sore...
5 Binge-Worthy Shows on Netflix
Okay y’all, I have a confession to make: I love TV. Like if I was making a top 5 dream job list, “TV critic” would be one of them. I love this podcast called...
What It’s Like to Be Pregnant After Losing A Baby
Trigger warning: this post will talk about pregnancy loss and pregnancy after loss. If you’re not in a place to read this right now, I send you so much love and encourage you to...
5 Things to Know About Hospital Birth During the COVID-19 Pandemic
One of my favorite parts of my job as a doula and childbirth educator is helping parents make a birth plan. This is not for the reason you’d expect though! I like birth plans...
To Santa Or Not To Santa?
Well, I don’t know about you, but Christmas snuck up on me this year! 2020 has felt simultaneously like the blink of an eye and a million years all rolled into one. A few...
Last Minute Target Holiday Gifts Under $20 For Teachers
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Right? This year has been so wild. I feel like we just finished The Longest Spring Break Ever and now it’s December. DECEMBER, y’all. If anyone...