Lauren
Hey y’all! I’m Lauren and it’s so nice to meet you! I’m married to my college sweetheart and am a mama to four precious children. Three of my children are here with me and one is in Heaven. Our second child passed away shortly after birth. My husband, Tommy, and I have adopted two girls out of foster care, and we are constantly learning how to be the best parents to all of our kids with their special needs. About a year after our son passed away, I launched Project Gabriel in honor of our son to reach women who had also lost a baby. In my free time, I love cheering on the Tennessee Vols, expressing my love of Tennessee falls, being outside, blogging, and wearing boots. I blog at Adventures of Jack and Me. Also check out my organization Project Gabriel.
Feeding My NICU Baby {Feeding Your Baby Series}
I really had no clue what to expect before I had my first child. I definitely planned to breastfeed him, and I had some background in that thanks to my work in Maternal and...
Finding A New Normal
Last May, my son died. We knew he was sick for 4 months, and that sooner or later – but probably sooner – he would die. Life forever changed. January 7th, 2013, marks the moment...
Healthy Crockpot Meals
I love my crock pot! It helps me make good food with little effort and even less time. My mother-in-law once told me it used to be called the “working mom’s best friend.” I’d...
Organizing My Life
It’s a New Year, and I’m itching to get my life in order! With the chaos of the holidays and the end of a tiring year behind us, I’m finding new energy and motivation...
When the Holidays Are Hard
The Holiday season is in full swing, and I’m having mixed feelings. Part of me is excited, like I usually am this time of year. But a larger part of me is a little...
Favorite Things Party
The Knoxville Moms Blog team got together this month for a Christmas party. We met up for some good food and a Favorite Things Party. This is one of my favorite holiday parties that...
Tips For A Safe Food Allergy Holiday Season
Food allergies are a tough part of life, but during the holiday season it gets even more rough. With so many different places to eat and people bringing food, the risk of exposure to...