I knew that I wanted to breastfeed from the moment I found out I was pregnant. I assumed that it would be a natural and easy process. Haven't women been doing this since the beginning of time? I read...
Both of my babies are allergic to dairy and soy. Food allergies present a serious challenge to your breastfeeding relationship, but with the right support and information, mother and baby can maintain their health and happiness while breastfeeding. Here...
It all started out so innocently.
My sweet little baby girl, nestled all snugly in her bedside sleeper. She was so cute and tiny and cuddle-worthy. She was even adorable at every single middle-of-the-night feeding, when I would wake up,...
I was clueless about newborn care when I had my daughter. In my defense, I thought I had 15 more weeks to educate myself on such things as diapering, sleeping, and that hot topic of feeding. I can remember...
I was clueless when I was pregnant with my first child. Three years later, I still feel clueless, but the decision to put my children on a routine has been one of the best parenting decisions I’ve made for...
"Wait, there's another one."
"Another what?"
"Another heartbeat. It's triplets. You're having triplets."
Out of the corner of my eye I saw my husband shoot out of his chair and bolt to the bed I was lying in. He grabbed my hand,...
Our brains have a lovely way of blocking out the most difficult parts of pregnancy, childbirth, and/or the terrible twos. It's funny how easy it is to look back at the past with rose-colored glasses.
With six years between my...
Do you ever feel like all of your best ideas come from Instagram? Have you ever been duped into clicking on an ad by the intriguing photo or clever caption, knowing it’ll only lead you down a rabbit hole...
Motherhood comes with a host of choices to make about what is best for you, your family, and your child. We at Alamo City Moms Blog have a variety of moms who want to embrace these choices instead of feeling...
Every now and then then I wistfully reflect on my breastfeeding experience with my two sons, now ages seven and five. Recently, my memories of lullabies and rocking chairs came to a screeching halt when I thought about one...
What Gear Do You Really Need?
If you are, or know of, a first time mom getting ready to bring an infant home, it is easy to get overwhelmed when it comes to registering and deciding what you really need...
ACMB is happy to partner with local baby store Crib & Kids, to bring this information to our readers. This is a sponsored post.
Crib & Kids, a baby and children's furniture and accessory store located in the Vineyard...
*FOMO previously defined by Alamo City Mom Blog post "It’s OK to Say No: Missing Out on FOMO."
Being a new mom means getting used to all sorts of things. For me one of these is FOMO—or more accurately, managing...
A few weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to take a trip to the beach with a group of good friends. Amidst many laughs, the topic of motherhood came up and one mom said, “Those first two weeks after...
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