Nikki
Nikki is a wife, mom, communications professional, freelance writer and former journalist, among other things. She became "mama" in the fall of 2015 when she and her husband Corey welcomed Deacon. A Ball State University graduate and hometown Hoosier, Nikki absolutely loves Indy and has been asked by strangers if she is employed by the city (she is not). Nikki is navigating motherhood through trial and error, and with the help of Google, fellow moms and wine.
Tactical Advice for New Moms
Actual, Helpful Advice
There is no shortage of information, in this day and age. When I was pregnant, I took advantage of reading a ton, but it was mostly about pregnancy and preparing for baby......
Today Was Easy
The Struggle Is Real
Being a mom means being someone who is adaptable and patient. Or at least it means having to occasionally try to be those things. But sometimes no matter how adaptable and...
Jim Gaffigan Was Right: Parenthood is a Cult
There is no definitive book on parenting, but if there were, I imagine the front cover image may be of a smiling, little girl with blond hair pulled in to pigtails, the sun making...
#AskHer – May is Maternal Depression Awareness Month
"New baby" and "depression" aren't phrases you commonly hear together. But, as, we know and have experienced, motherhood hits you in the face. While pregnancy seems long - a gradual progression - there is...
11 Days in Europe Without the Babe
Before my husband and I began trying to get pregnant, we vacationed in Mexico, one of our favorite places. We talked about what it would be like to have a baby and lamented the...
If Breast is Best, Fed is Even Better
I felt sick to my stomach reading a blog post this week from a mother who wanted to breastfeed, was breastfeeding, but didn't realize her newborn wasn't getting enough milk. The baby, tragically, was...
“It Doesn’t Get Easier” – The Statement That Broke Me After Returning to Work
First time moms, and all moms for that matter, who choose to re-enter the professional world after having a child may struggle. Those first few days back at work can be especially challenging since...
Leaving Our Food Comfort Zones
One thing I know for sure is that toddlers aren't the most open-minded or consistent eaters. We have, actually, been pretty lucky. My son, Deacon, likes a lot of different food, including a wide...
What a Mom Looks Like
What do you picture when you hear the word, "mom?" Perhaps you picture yourself or the mom you wished you resembled a bit more. Well, today I'm happy to share exactly what a mom...
The Line Between Learning and a Fat Lip
My son recently busted his lip after taking a fall. I swear, he went from taking one or two steps to walking to literally running within a matter of mere days, I swear. He...
Why I Don’t Want to Travel for Christmas…Preferably Ever
The holidays are a time to enjoy with family, show appreciation for those you love and maybe sip a holiday eggnog or seven and gift a toy or twelve. There is no holiday I...
A Love Letter to my Facebook Moms Group
I used to think "Facebook" and "motherhood" meant flooding my friends' timelines with pictures of my kids. But as I've entered into motherhood, I've realized that Facebook is a much more complicated space- sometimes...
There Will Never Be an Elf on Our Shelf
Christmas is my favorite holiday, hands down, no competition. I unabashedly start brainstorming wrapping paper color themes in October, and selecting the family Christmas card design takes time and careful thought. I'm trying to...
The Boulder in The Bathtub
When I was pregnant, my husband and I initially kept all the baby gifts we received and all the baby items we bought, in our dining room. We called the dining room, namely our...