The Academic Mom

Merry Christmas fro our family to yours.... https://www.instagram.com/p/CJPlmEaBCNe/?igshid=8d93d7n4l50g

Having an induction doesn’t mean that your plans for a natural childbirth are no longer possible. You can still have a (mostly) unmedicated birth! This week, I’m sharing my positive induction experience. Link in bio. #naturalbirth #hypnobirthing #naturalbirthingmama #pitocininduction https://www.instagram.com/p/CIuRSDYhIkd/?igshid=14zxokg77fknt

Watching the rain...#morningplay https://www.instagram.com/p/CIs8TMgh1Bv/?igshid=1or2irfpiv03g

How Leighton prefers his toys...#messy onday https://www.instagram.com/p/CH8P1rehLhO/?igshid=1xj9c1b7nucgx

Baby giggles are the best #boymom #saturdaynightathome https://www.instagram.com/p/CHT__pBB2EJ/?igshid=hl8pr1lovkln

Leighton’s resistance band workout #thursdayhumor #fitbaby https://www.instagram.com/p/CHO89bnBsIg/?igshid=1ldjj13y04g2a

My latest video is live on YouTube! Don’t forget to like, share and subscribe to my channel! Link in bio https://www.instagram.com/p/CHOSLnzBJgl/?igshid=5hxs35wikqhe

Our big boy is eight months old today! He’s having a rough time popping out some new teeth so we’ll save the photo shoot for another day. In the meanwhile, here is a snapshot of our adventure among the leaves on Friday...after which we all got wet in the rain! #8monthsold #oursonisabigboynow https://www.instagram.com/p/CGx0qkKhCvf/?igshid=1q5rsr5ltljld

Leighton has been trying so hard to walk for weeks! A few nights ago, he connected the dots and started making multiple steps! It’s hard to watch him fall over and over, especially when he gets a boo boo...but I’m getting there, and so is he! #babysteps #firststeps #boymom https://www.instagram.com/p/CGvdOaLhSLA/?igshid=8rdsmpzh6zeg

Lategram #60toforever https://www.instagram.com/p/CGdTWDWhuJP/?igshid=1gffmnvm916lv

Getting the kids together for a different kind of play date! #pumpkinfestival#whenwegooutside #boymoms https://www.instagram.com/p/CGIOTMmhNOU/?igshid=1w5mfjgslxsxe

I just love how accomplished he looks when he’s standing up! He loves to hear us say “good job baby”...I promise to always build you up, to be your cheerleader, your #1 fan #mommyhood #raisingablackking https://www.instagram.com/p/CGCgu2-B9ok/?igshid=1kz71uxq7eign

Social psychology or Lessons...hmmm...can’t decide! #tryingtoworkfromhome #messingwithdaddysstuff https://www.instagram.com/p/CFxEl9vhy76/?igshid=hmivzwabkfr2

I believe the sandman missed our house tonight #teamnosleep #sleepregresssionisreal #theregoesmybaby https://www.instagram.com/p/CFqry__hXVZ/?igshid=b5vrljpujj0q

Nap over, time to mess up the living room #messmaker #babyexplorer #boymomlife https://www.instagram.com/p/CFp1HbNhBdr/?igshid=1ei9pdnhznxs4

Here’s to month 7: the month of refusing to stay still. Leighton is a crawling, standing (and falling), biting, babbling mess making machine! #boymom #wehavea7monthold (at Cleveland, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFnyYgVhhbS/?igshid=1og4hcgkgib5v

Tomorrow is one of my two research days...hoping I can get SOMETHING done that qualifies as research #bedtimereading #brushingup #academicmommy https://www.instagram.com/p/CFYjlENB9w-/?igshid=1kbi1kmk28qrz