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6 Essential Tips for Mothers with Newborns
Your newborn is a precious addition to the world but also requires an adjustment to your daily schedule. Here are some helpful tips to assist you in dealing with your lifestyle...
Does Swaddling A Baby Really Boost Risk Of SIDS?
A recent NPR article discussed swaddling and the risk of SIDS. People have been swaddling their babies for quite some time now, and also worrying about their babies dying in...
Get Happy Dough for Lactation
Written by Katrina Cameron, Program Manager for OCMM. One of the best tips I ever got to prepare for breastfeeding was to have water and a basket of healthy snacks readily...
We’re Celebrating Motherhood
May is a special month here at OC Mommy and Me! Not only is it Alex's birthday month, but it is home to a day that honors and recognizes all the wonderful things that...
It’s your birthday month, May babies!
Happy birthday to all 57 of our May babies from the past 3 years! Ishan, Mia, Dominic, Siena, Aaron, Hudson, Miller, Caleb, Amelia, Lucas, Cooper, Anderson,...
I Gained 10 Years Back Tonight
As some of you know, the last 14 months have been challenging, to say the least. My older son is known as what’s called a “strong-willed child”. In addition, he also suffered a...
Clean Bambino
Recently I had Clean Bambino come to my house to clean my car seats after my little guy got sick in his and Michael did such a great job! He shared so much valuable information...
FIVE
FIVE! Today my oldest turns Five. FIVE! That means that five years ago today I was giving birth to my first child. I walked into the hospital at 40 weeks + 3 days for my first...
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Can you believe that the holidays are just around the corner? Each year, Families Forward holds a Thanksgiving-themed grocery distribution for local families in need to...
The Evolution of Delivering a Baby on Facebook
In honor of so many of our past group members delivering their second babies, I thought I would translate what all those Facebook posts ACTUALLY say during the labor and...
A Letter From Your Newborn
Dear Mommy, It’s a pleasure to finally see your face. I have known you for weeks now and you are more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. Your smell soothes my soul and...
Badges of Honor
Today I noticed new stretch marks on my body. I’m not sure how long they’ve been there but they’re there. And from what I know, here to stay. In the past, I may have felt...
Do You Have A Superhero In Your Life?
By guest writer Tiffany Mansfield Do you have a superhero in your life? Have you ever wished you had an extra set of hands? More time in a day? Another “you” or “mind reader” so...
Get Glam in 5!
Christine is an OCMM alum and a busy, beautiful mom of two. Here’s how she gets her glam on in 5 mins! Love this. Take Five by: Christine Kerekes My previous...
Michael Phelps Swim School
My older son loves the water. We did mommy and me classes when he was younger and every time he hits the pool he is in heaven. He essentially taught himself how to swim...
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