Here I am, 37 weeks pregnant, and feel like I have no brain left! This baby has sucked all my memory and intelligence in general from me. Does anyone agree? You know- the typical 'baby brain'?! It is real....
We’re back with SMB’s Belly Diaries guest vlogger, Michelle, and her 32 week update! If you missed her 16 week video update, 19 week video update, 22 week video update, 26 weeks video update or her 32 week video update be sure to go back to view...
We’re back with SMB’s Belly Diaries guest vlogger, Michelle, and her 32 week update! If you missed her 16 week video update, 19 week video update, 22 week video update or her 26 weeks video update be sure to go back to view it…...
If you’re just tuning in, Renee is a local mama of 1 little boy and is chronicling her second pregnancy as part of  The Belly Diaries.   Click here to read the first post in her series.   My son is obsessed with...
"...Children of life are we, as we stand with our lives uncarved before us, waiting the hour when, at God's command, Our life-dream shall pass o'er us..." Life Sculpture, George Washington Doane, 1799-1859 In childhood, I never once questioned what...
If you missed her 16 week video update, 19 week video update, 22 week video update, 26 weeks video update, 32 week video update or her 35 week video update be sure to go back to view it… they are all just too good to miss! Here’s...
Guilty! Yes, I’m guilty. I did it! The day my son turned one, I went ahead and flipped his car-seat to face him forward. Now, before you judge, I had my reasons for doing this. First of all, I didn’t...
I am fifteen weeks pregnant with our third baby.* This means that I have survived a grand total of three first trimesters, and each has been as unpleasant as the last. Nausea comes on sudden and strong around six...
Pregnancy Fashion.  Oxymoron?  No!!!!  I know all you pretty ladies feel like maternity shopping, or post-maternity shopping, means that for the next year you’re going to be wearing really lame, plain clothes and nothing is going to fit your...
Adoption can seem incredibly overwhelming to couples just starting the process, and we were in the same boat when we decided to adopt!  There are ways to navigate the system in Arizona, though, and I would love to help...
Now that I’m 22 weeks along, it’s probably time to go ahead and announce it on SMB: Yep, I’m pregnant! We’re so happy to be welcoming our third child in October! I’ve found that with my 3rd pregnancy, it’s...
When I first heard about the world of doulas, I was blown away. Who knew that there were people out there who offer emotional support, knowledge, guidance, and strength during pregnancy and birth? The job of a doula - meaning...
You may have noticed there's been a little more pregnancy-related content here on the blog lately. That's because we have FIVE regular contributors who are expecting! We're dedicating this week to all the ups and down of pregnancy, with five...
My husband, Brandon, made an excellent observation several days ago. He said, “By now, I’m used to the fact that you’re pregnant, but the concept of having a child within the next couple months is still a little unbelievable.” I couldn’t...
When our daughter, Sophie, was 6 months old (and I was actively taking birth control pills) the last thing I expected to see in our home was a positive pregnancy test!  I mean, we wanted to have a third...
Pregnancy Resource Well sweet SMB friends, I don’t think I’ve officially-officially posted it on here yet, but I’m happy to announce I’m pregnant with baby #3! I’m 24-weeks pregnant with our third girl and we are super excited (and a...
One of the most common concerns in adoption is the finances.  Although it needs discussion, it should never deter a family from adopting.  All children cost money to come home to their families, whether biologically or through adoption.  It...
It's Pregnancy Week here on Scottsdale Moms Blog! If you are just tuning in, be sure to read the rest of the week's posts here. This is my last pregnancy. I mean, technically we haven’t scheduled any irreversible procedures (yet), and...
I had my first baby in my early 20s. I was starry-eyed, a bit naive and the ultimate optimist (oh, and strong-willed and opinionated...)  In keeping with that mentality, I was hell-bent on enlisting the help of a downright...
We are so excited to share with you that Scottsdale Moms Blog's Joy Cherrick is featured today on FiToriBLOG.com! From the interview: "How pregnancy and motherhood changed Joy… Before becoming pregnant, I did a bunch of research on what to eat and...
I’m back, and I’m checking in now at 18 weeks and 5 days pregnant! If you missed my first post, click here. Pregnancy is one of the most fascinating and exciting experiences I could ever imagine. Honestly, now that I’m...
This past weekend Steph and I headed over to Moonbeams (at The Shops at Gainey Village) to find out what some of the most popular baby shower gifts are.  Since I have several baby showers coming up this summer (and into...
My brother and his wife are expecting twins any day now. As my family impatiently waits for the second set of twins to be born in my family, I started thinking about those must have baby items that no...
Let me start off by saying that Steph and I did not plan on having BOTH of our children SO close together!  Steph had her daughter Nora just six weeks before my daughter Reagan was born... and now I...
A good college girlfriend of mine just had her first baby, and, of course, we’ve had plenty to discuss. I love hearing stories of her new little baby boy. And, I’ll admit, as the mother of two little men...
It seems like one of the very first questions people ask upon finding out you're pregnant is "Are you going to find out if it's a boy or a girl?"   Now for some women waiting for the big...
We’re back with SMB’s Belly Diaries guest vlogger, Michelle, and her 22 week update! If you missed her 16 week video update and her 19 week video update be sure to go back to view it… they are just too good to miss! Here’s...
It's Pregnancy Week here on Scottsdale Moms Blog! If you are just tuning in, be sure to read the rest of the week's posts here. I have always had a vision of how my daughter's room could be turned into...
November is National Adoption Month – a month-long celebration that began in 1995 by Presidential Proclamation as a way to raise awareness for the hundreds of thousands of children in foster care in need of forever families. Today, there...
If you're new and just stopping in... welcome!  We're so glad you have found Scottsdale Moms Blog! Today we're back with another Mommy SOS topic (yipee!!! - these are quickly becoming my favorite posts).  If you missed our first two...

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