I thought I’d have more time. There have only been a few instances in my life when I’ve had that thought. Once was when my father died. He had been given three months and somehow made it to a year, and...
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...
We are in the middle of learning all about parenting our newly minted preteens. A few weeks ago, Rob and I realized we needed a little course-correction in our parenting approach. It seemed as though our kids had suddenly...
When I do the math, I've been pregnant or nursing for the last 11 years. My routine was to nurse a baby for a year, and then get pregnant. My sister had her first baby about 6 months before...

Take It Easy, Mamas

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My goal in 2019 was to give birth. I was due January 2nd, but we welcomed our baby into our arms on New Year's Eve! So I got to ring in the New Year with my resolution already accomplished.  That,...
I think it is pretty safe to assume that most of us are thrilled that the world is back open, and our routines and lives no longer revolve around staying away from others. This also means that many of...

Managing New Mom FOMO

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*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...
I spend time being grateful. I meditate and scroll through loved ones my family and I are fortunate to have in our lives, but it’s been ages since I have experienced real gratitude, the kind that makes you shake...
I could feel the sweat building up under my arms. My six-month-old son was safely strapped to my chest in my Baby Bjorn, while my five-year-old daughter followed 10 feet behind. These two were not the problem. The reason...
I was adamant that I was NOT going to breastfeed. It took way too much work and I was not cool with flashing my boobs to feed my kid. Formula also seemed super simple, so that was that. (Spoiler...

The Talk

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The Talk. Yes, that talk. No matter what you call it—explaining the facts of life (no, not the '80s TV show), the birds and the bees, the matter of things, how babies are made, your marital duty, and any number of...
This article was originally posted in 2016! Can you believe how much San Antonio has changed since then?! The opportunities for fun seem almost endless. Like back then, it's easy to get into a rut and forget about some...
It happened again last week: Another mom stopped breastfeeding. She had no implants, hadn't had a breast reduction, and wasn't taking any dangerous medications. She had no hormonal disorders or improperly treated thyroid ailments. She wasn't addicted to drugs....
As part of our partnership with Brain Balance Center of North San Antonio, we are bringing ACMB readers a series of posts throughout the month of March that focus on Learning Disabilities including information, treatments, and success stories.  This...

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Best Day Trips Near San Antonio: Fun with the Kids in...

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Buckle up, fellow parents! If you’ve ever wanted to get out of town for the day, but weren't sure where to go that would...

¿Qué Pasa San Antonio?