Lauren
Lauren is a wife, mother and public relations professional. A born and raised Hoosier, she loves all things Indiana. After spending two years fighting the tourists in Orlando, Florida, Lauren returned home to this great state and now lives in Carmel. A self proclaimed "boy mom", Lauren loves spending time with her little man Andrew and husband James. She is a sports lover, runner and avid traveler. Lauren considers motherhood her greatest adventure and loves that she gets to share her stories with IMB readers!
The Man Flu: The Most Severe of All Illnesses this Winter
The man flu. Most of us have experienced it a time or two, whether it was our husband, partner, father, or maybe even your...
The Twelve Days of Christmas, Mom Style
Christmas is coming. December is upon us and the entire month will undoubtably fly by. If you are anything like me you have already...
Sometimes Being a Mom is Hard
Sometimes being a mom is hard. I had one of those weeks this week. We have all had one like this, and most of...
Give Me the Turkey, the Football and the Family Craziness – I Love Thanksgiving
I love Thanksgiving. It is far and away my favorite holiday. A girlfriend asked me a few weeks back to rank holidays and I...
The Not So Glamorous Side to Childbirth…Stuff I Wish They Told Me
"Just don’t forget disposable underwear and pads the size of your arm."
That was what I led with when talking about the not so glamorous...
Mommy Heaven, My Simple and Quiet Little Dreamland
I am pretty sure there is a "Mommy Heaven" somewhere out there. It's a simple place. A getaway, a haven of sorts for over-worked,...
Indiana, My Home Sweet Home
I love Indiana. When people ask where I’m from, I quickly reply, “I’m a born and raised Hoosier”. I grew up just south of...
Baby #2. When is the right time to get pregnant a second time around?
When is the right time to have baby number two? If you are anything like me, then you have been thinking about your second...
Ten Surprising Things I Didn’t Realize About Raising a Boy
I’m a boy mom now. Eighteen months following the birth of my son, I am definitely proud of this fact and can’t imagine it...
Breastfeeding: Why it was a Love/Hate Relationship for Me
I wanted to breastfeed my son, but I didn’t want it to rule my life. There I said it. I wanted to give my...
I’m Turning Into My Mother and That’s OK
“You are turning into your mother,” said my husband. Straight from his mouth to my ears. “Crap.” I thought. It’s the beginning of the...
Mother’s Intuition: Learning to Trust Ourselves
Ok, gut-check ladies. Have you had a situation lately where that strong and feisty mom gut has told you something wasn’t right? Anyone raising...
To Cut His Hair or Not to Cut His Hair…That is the Question
My 15-month-old son woke up with the cutest curls in his hair the other morning. His sandy brown locks have the most adorable ringlets I...
I’m Changing My Name to Dada
I’m changing my name. I have decided that Mama is inadequate and that from this point forward I will be Dada instead. I mean,...