Articles by Karlee Callahan
I was born and raised in Miami, Florida where I grew to love this beautiful sunshine state. I currently live in Broward County after my marriage to James. I am a 26 year old mama, wife, teacher, and student. Becoming a mother has been an amazing blessing in my life. After almost a year of trying to conceive, my husband and I were shocked to learn we were going to have a baby. After an intense twelve hour drug free labor, our beautiful baby girl was born on Halloween afternoon. I have been enjoying every moment in her little life ever since. It is so amazing to see how her smile each morning lights up my day.
I had the privilege of attending Sesame Street Live, 1-2-3 Imagine at the BankUnited Center in Miami, with my 19 month old Ileana. What an adventure we went on! The show opened up with all …
I recently made my first baby shower appearance since my miscarriage in December. I wondered how it would make me feel and what emotions would arise. I currently have seven family/friends in …
We all know that life does not always go as planned…bad things happen to good people…as I have written about before, beautiful couples can’t always have babies. I’d like to take the …
On October 16, 2010 I had the opportunity to experience an amazing event with my family. Each year I participate in Race for the Cure in honor of my mother, Ileana Z. …
Every 69 seconds a women dies of breast cancer. If that statement did not catch your attention, I don’t know what will!
Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that starts from cells of …
Have you ever heard the song “A Few Questions” by the country artist Clay Walker? Well, it really makes you think about all of the real life situations that people are put …
Before having Ileana, I heard a lot of negative talk about pacifiers and did not want to use them AT ALL. But…if you remember my first blog, “Formula Fiasco,” I had an unhappy baby …
Last week I discussed the horrible feeling of having to go back to work and leaving your baby. I also shared a few tips that were given to me, some of which I used. Even …
Are you dreading the day your maternity leave ends? It can be a difficult and emotional time for you and your baby. I tried to think positive and follow the advice given to me (which …
I’m here to tell you about an outstanding program that I take with my little one, Ileana. The class is called “Playtime with your Amazing Newborn” and it caters to babies …
Look at this face…Does your newborn ever have tummy troubles? It would be so nice if your newborn could tell you, “Mommy, my belly hurts!” Instead, they scream like crazy while you …
