All things local in the lake country, Waukesha, Southeastern Wisconsin area
An interview with Dr Courtney Lemieux + Dr Alison Nelson at Moreland OB/Gyn Laughing Through Labor: New Pain Management Option Available ONLY at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital Planning for a baby involves a lot – setting up a nursery, whittling down that baby registry, reading a parenting book or two. It […]
But I wouldn’t have made it through this second trimester without all of the support and love from family and friends. My husband and I have dubbed this timeframe the “helpful trimester.”
Oh, mamas! As we celebrate Mother’s Day in May-we think of typical gifts for moms, flowers, handmade cards, jewelry, spa days! I am a pretty simple girl, a simple mom. Basic things in life make me content. A few days ago I had such a treat. I was invited to […]
Yesterday while sitting watching TV and petting my Golden retriever I was quickly reminded it’s Tick season. Passing my hand over his shoulder I hit a new bump in his skin, sure as day, a nice big swollen tick had embedded himself into my humble dog. My dogs stay in […]
What if I told you that most of us have a longing for more. Not just you. But all of us. Even the woman who has the house, the husband, the kids, the perfect clothes, the perfect career. She even wants more. Even the single girl with a scholarship working […]
Awareness Saved My Life and It Could Save Yours. My Dysautonomia Story. Let me introduce myself. My name is Mel Haren. I am 34 years old and live in Nashotah, WI. I am a wife, a step-mom, a mother, and was mis- and un-diagnosed for over 30 years! I would like to tell you […]
Has anybody else felt like the first few months of 2019 have gone by in the blink of an eye? The hours, the days, the weeks, the months – I have felt for so long that I have not been able to keep up with the pace of life. We’ve […]
There are more days in the week that the guilt of being a full-time working mom consumes me. I am often overwhelmed with the amount on my plate and the lack of time to accomplish it all. I recently came across this quote, and I felt compelled to write an […]
Know the lingo before meeting with your doctor. Moreland OB/Gyn and Vios Fertility Institute recently hosted “Before the Bump”, an awesome event that detailed different topics to consider when attempting to get pregnant, including infertility workup and treatment. Because an infertility workup is not something that everyone is going to […]
The purpose of life is to create and the purpose of your relationship is to co-create. ~The Freemans As relationship coaches, my husband and I have people telling us that we are very lucky to be so in-sync with each other and can have endless conversations even after being together […]
What I’ve Learned About Life After My Husband’s Transplant
Upon becoming a mom, one of the first things you experience is the sudden change in your identity. In an instant you become someone’s mom, a label you will wear forever. I found that my identity not only changed, but my self-confidence also seemed to plunge. I had new fears […]
About a year ago my Mom was coming for a visit. It was an unexpected time of year for her to be coming, my parents usually opt for Holidays with my siblings that also live in the South, telling us that it’s too cold up here for them. So she […]
What are you doing on October 24th, 2018? I know! You are attending Ladies Night Out; Embracing You! A FREE Women’s Event at Aurora Summit.
Take a moment and imagine your life. For most of us it consists of slight ups and downs, then some bigger peaks and valleys here and there but for the most part it just rolls on slightly ebbing and flowing. Then somewhere along this swaying road of our lives your […]
“Female friendships that work are relationships in which women help each other belong to themselves.” ~ Louise Bernikow
Infertility is one of the most difficult situations for OB/Gyns to tackle with their patients. It is deeply
Often today in the news we see the bad stuff. The hurt. The crimes. The sadness. The struggles. There is good, but we need MORE. I know for certain that [you] have a story for us. Each week we will feature a submitted story by [you, our readers].
Cap? Check. Gown? Check. Gynecologist???
You guys! I am so excited for this. You have no idea how many people have written us on this blog looking for recommendations for kid’s yoga! So naturally, we are so pumped to introduce you to this amazing girl + her venture!
