Carla Garza
Carla is an Indy transplant from chaotic Mexico City. She arrived in Indy as a neurotoxicology postdoctoral fellow at IUPUI, met her husband, and stayed for good. She's now an SAHM to her 2 year old and learning every day to be a mom, something her PhD didn't teach her.
Thyroid Function and Fertility, My Journey
This post shares the writer’s personal experience with pregnancy loss, fertility challenges, and thyroid treatment. It is not medical advice. Every person’s experience is...
The Magic of Meal Trains
Here I am, four weeks postpartum, sitting in the rocking chair holding my baby at four a.m. because tonight she refuses to sleep any...
I Never Thought I’d Be This Sad About Canceling a Kids’ Class
I had to cancel our membership to our local child enrichment center, and I'm heartbroken. This had been a safe place for my son...
Potty Training Is Hard
My kid is almost three and a half, and he refuses to use the potty. Last year, I thought we were ready. I read...
I’m Not the Favorite Parent and Sometimes It Hurts
I am the primary caretaker. I spend most of the time with him, yet when his dad gets home, he tells me to go...
To the Sick Mom: You Deserve to Rest
Here I am awake at four am with one of the worst colds I've ever had, or at least that's how it feels right...
My Kid Started Going to a Co-op Preschool and It’s Great
My kid started going to a co-op preschool, and it’s great. Around a year after becoming a mom, my anxiety started to focus on...
As a Mother to Young Children I Find Bliss in the Library
One day, you become a mother; you spend the first few weeks trying to figure out how to keep your baby alive and yourself...
Día de Muertos: A Beautiful Tradition
Día de Muertos is one of my favorite Mexican traditions. I love the idea of celebrating the dead and taking the time to remember...
Embrace Hispanic Heritage Month: Learning and Celebration
Hispanic Heritage Month is a month when we can all learn and celebrate. It is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 every year....
Sharing my Journey of Raising a Bilingual Child
When I first got pregnant I had very few things clear about my parenting goals. However, there were a few things I was clear...
How Sleep Training Made Me a Better Mother
Disclaimer: All content and information in this blog are for informational and educational purposes only. Please consult your physician for medical advice.
If you had...
Finding Love on a Dating App Here in Indianapolis
When I was moving to Indy, my best friend told me I was going to meet someone and stay in the States with him,...
Becoming a Mom in a Foreign Country
Becoming a mom in a foreign country wasn't in my plans when I first moved to Indy from Mexico in August 2019. I had...