At a 35-week ultra sound they found a tumor on my baby's spine. I went to a maternal and fetal medicine specialist where it was measured, discussed, and diagnosed: a teratoma. It was benign, but it would have to...
So, I've known my whole life that I was adopted. I was never sat down, as you see in Lifetime movies, and had a bomb dropped on me about being adopted. I never looked at pictures of family and...
There are times where I feel that I haven't connected with my kids as much as I would like.
Lately, I've overused phrases like “not right now” or "I'm in the middle of doing something." Of course, mom guilt consumes...
Summer is just around the corner which means outdoor adventures! Our family is enjoying one of our favorite local outdoor spots--the beautiful Albuquerque Botanic Garden. After I had my first baby, I was anxious to get outside in the sunshine and...
My neighbor didn't mean to make me feel guilty or alone.
A fellow mom, she asked me, “Aren't you loving it?”
I can't remember what I answered. But I do remember the guilt. “Loving it” to me meant enjoying all of...
It was my senior year in high school. The crowds were fun. People were laughing. We had zero cares in the world. Our basketball team was one of the best in the state and we loved cheering for them....
Being a stay-at-home mom of a toddler and infant is HARD. Much harder than I thought it would be. Lately, I'm having a really hard time balancing the needs of my two-and-a-half-year-old daughter with those of my four-month-old son....
Hey Albuquerque Mamas, I’m Jenny! I’m a biologist, wife, mama, and professor. I’m excited to be a contributor for Albuquerque Moms Blog. And I can’t wait to get to know you!
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My family and I moved to the East Mountains...
Staying home with my kids has been an absolute gift. But it's also one of the toughest jobs ever. Many days are great - my kids behave, I feel productive and we enjoy each others' company. However, for every one...
S.T.O.P! The holidays are here and I know you are racing through this blog post thinking of all the things on your to do list. Who has time to sit down and read a blog, right? The holiday season...
2020 has been another pivotal year in bringing attention to racial injustices across the United States. For a few months, social media sites were flooded with posts about systemic racism, privilege, and images of protests and activism across the...
Can you relate to the ever-present pull of the internet when you want more information? After all, when your child is sick, you feel helpless as a parent. You want to do everything you can to make them feel...
I often forget to think about what my children see when they look up.
My oldest children are four years old and almost four feet tall and two years old and almost three feet tall. Then there’s my six-month-old who...
Do you ever feel frustrated in your relationships about your needs not being met? Have you ever reflected and realized that, perhaps, you weren't speaking your truth and asking for your needs clearly?
Assertive communication can decrease stress and increase...
In + Around ABQ
2024 Summer Park Hops :: A Series of Summer Play Dates
School is out, and summer is here. Therefore, it's the perfect time to get outside and make new friends! We'd love for you to...
