Modern Day Mom

My Surprise C-Section Birth Story

Baby number three has arrived! I can’t believe it’s been 8 weeks already! Gosh times flies when you’re home with two under two, haha. Well, I’m so happy to finally share Amara’s birth story with you, cuz it’s a crazy one. She arrived at 7:20 AM on Friday, February 26th via SURPRISE C-SECTION. The appointment…

Hi! My Name Is…

Michaela Howard

And I’m so excited that you stopped by to check out my new website and blog! It seems fitting that the first blog post tells you a little about me and why I’m…

michaeladhoward
Lifestyle, Parenting & Family
May, 10, 2019

Trey’s Birth Story

Can you believe that baby Trey is 11 weeks old now?! This time has flown by so fast you guys! He’s smiling all the time and talking so much, and I just know he’s…

michaeladhoward
Featured, Parenting & Family
Nov, 07, 2019

Our Maternity Session

I can’t believe I almost didn’t schedule a maternity photoshoot! What was I thinking?

This past year has been a whirlwind, and with work and life being so hectic, my due date crept up on…

michaeladhoward
blog, Fashion, Parenting & Family
Sep, 03, 2019

Baby Trey’s Baby Shower

Two weeks ago we got to celebrate the upcoming arrival of our baby boy with a baby shower in our home. I’m so thankful for the friends and family that were able to join…

michaeladhoward
Parenting & Family
Jul, 31, 2019

MommyCon Portland 2019

MommyCon made a pit stop in Portland this year at the Convention Center on Saturday, June 29th. So Gabbie and I decided to make an appearance and check things out!

I wasn’t exactly sure what…

michaeladhoward
Parenting & Family, Travel
Jul, 17, 2019

How To Deal With Headaches During Pregnancy

The only thing worse than having a headache, is having a headache while pregnant! There are limited treatment options that will cure them right away. Typically when I get headaches, I would take ibuprofen…

michaeladhoward
Health & Beauty, Parenting & Family
Jul, 11, 2019

Differences Between My 1st and 2nd Pregnancies

One of the questions I have received the most since being pregnant again, aside from whether I wanted a boy or girl, is what similarities or differences am I experiencing with this pregnancy compared…

michaeladhoward
Parenting & Family
Jun, 05, 2019

Breastfeeding Woes

The labor and delivery of my first born, Gabriella, went better than I could have expected. Everything went smoothly and there were no complications. Afterwards though, the struggle came when I tried breastfeeding her….

michaeladhoward
Parenting & Family
May, 29, 2019

Gabriella’s Birth Story – Easier Than I Thought It Would Be

I was a week and a half past my due date, and ready to give this baby girl an eviction notice to get out already! I remember waking up around 6:30 in the morning…