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Roses and Thorns

Roses and Thorns

At the end of every day when Jack and I are lying in bed, we debrief from our day with Roses and Thorns. Roses are the good parts of our day that make us feel happy while Thorns are the times of our day that might have made us feel frustrated, angry or sad. This is a...
Get Happy Dough for Lactation

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 available by my rocker, bedside, and anywhere I would be nursing my baby girl. I found my...
We’re Celebrating Motherhood

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 make up a mom.  Let’s face it, motherhood is an exclusive club that unifies you...
I Gained 10 Years Back Tonight

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 trauma, for lack of a better term, after being mistreated by a caretaker. [Insert...
Romance After Baby…Say What??

Romance After Baby…Say What??

One of the most surprising things for me about having a new baby was how much my relationship changed, actually struggled. However, since my first son was born, I have learned a few things that have helped tremendously to bring romance back into my marriage. It is so...