When we started planning a beach vacation this year, I knew it would be the perfect time to hire a professional photographer and get some updated family pictures—after all, we’d added a...

You have a new baby (or one on the way)! Congratulations! There are so many decisions to make – perhaps the most debated of all; breastfeeding. If you are planning on breastfeeding or just...

A note from Stephanie- I just read this post and couldn't agree more. Self-doubt is always on my mind. Thanks Shannon for the reassuring words. As a mom of four, most people think I’ve got...

A note from Stephanie- I found out Kendra, a Figure 8 Mom was also a physician assistant and treats many moms who have mastitis. I thought it would be interesting and of course informative to get some...

Ah, summer! A few months of sunshine, beach days, camping trips and cottaging. Sounds like a dream come true for this outdoorsy mama! I mean, I pretty much rock (in my opinion) at getting outdoors...

Breastfeeding with Confidence 7-Months In, Breastfeeding Has Become a Lifestyle Breastfeeding, for me, has been such a joy! I love the bonding time it gives my seven-month-old son and I, as well...

As a mom-to-be, (well a mom of a newborn again, I already have two older children,)  eagerly awaiting the arrival of my little one, I poured over countless lists and recommendations on what to...

I knew I wanted to be a physician assistant long before I ever knew I wanted to be a mom. When I was in high school, I needed surgery on my foot. It ended up being one of the best things that ever...

A note from Stephanie- Allie is a friend of mine that I met in the "Fun for Ones" class, two years ago with my daughter and her son. I then found out that her older son is in my son's class, too! Our...

One of the craziest things about giving birth is how your body changes so drastically in a matter of days. This really struck me when I was packing my hospital 'go-bag' the other night and trying to...