A mom’s social group typically refers to a community or network of mothers who come together to share experiences, offer support, and engage in social activities related to parenting and […]
Discover Lake Country: 100 family-friendly ideas
Gosh, aren’t we lucky! The Lake Country (& surrounding) area offers so many options for families to find all the fun! We have all these gorgeous lakes, trails and hidden […]
Stephanie Ciatti, founder, Babbling Babes LLC-Lake Country Hot Seat
On the HOT SEAT: Stephanie Ciatti, founder Babbling Babes LLC Welcome to the lake country hot seat! We believe in supporting local, and being apart of our community. We cannot […]
Meet Lake Country Newborns!
A baby. A new baby. A newborn. Whether the baby is for your first, your 5th or your last. A new baby is life changing. Mamas are strong, courageous, fierce […]
Cameron’s Arrival – My Labor Day
I entered the hospital around 2 pm on Monday, June 10 and had Cameron James Appleton at 3:39 am on Tuesday, June 11, weighing 7lbs, 4 oz. and was 21” long. I’m glad he didn’t wait until his due date, 15 days later, or he would have been a rather big baby. He came out absolutely perfect and loved by so many.
A Somewhere In Between Mom
Whether you’re a work-at-home mom, a work out of the home mom, a work at an office mom, a uniformed mom or a somewhere in between mom, you are still Mom first and foremost. Whatever way you choose to support your family, your first job is Mom. We are all bonded in a special way, this motherhood tribe. We need to remember this. Instead of tearing each other down, we need to be lifting each other up. Rejoicing in each other’s triumphs and lending a shoulder when the tears start falling.
second trimester feels
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.”
I found out I had Lyme disease.
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 […]
Road to Happiness. My story.
15 years ago, I was a single mother to a 9-year-old, and owner of an equally charming home in Oconomowoc in need of a job. I landed a Sales Assistant […]
Don’t Sweat The Small Things
What I’ve Learned About Life After My Husband’s Transplant
Who makes the rules?
Who makes the rules? I mean who really makes the rules for me or for you? Why do we feel like there is some mighty person out there telling us […]
I Feel Like Me Again
I’m back! Did you miss me? I guess that’s what happens when I take a full course load and let
I haven’t peaked, yet.
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 […]
Life changes
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 […]
Infertility Support – Get to Know Vios Fertility Institute
Infertility is one of the most difficult situations for OB/Gyns to tackle with their patients. It is deeply
They are ready.
I have been thinking a lot about what my first contribution to The Lake Country Mom should be and I had not been able to come with anything. Do I […]
Challenging Change.
Change. It’s a small, simple word but holds great meaning and can have lasting impact. It can be a friend, an enemy – or Switzerland. Change can be quick, or […]
Raising an Old Soul
This weekend we celebrated my son Colton’s 6th birthday. Whoa, where did the time go? I cannot believe he is six and going to be in 1st grade next year. […]
dear postpartum self
Five years ago, I had my son. It was the most amazing and life transforming event that I have experienced. But to say that the first few months were hard […]
Be kind to yourself and be selfish.
Before I get into my first blog post for The Lake Country Mom, I just want to say how thankful and blessed I feel to be a contributor. It is […]