Caitlin Lochtefeld
Bring on the Mom-Shame
I’m about to say something pretty radical - I don’t hate the mom-shame. I’m here for it. Okay, well, I don’t LOVE it. Let’s be honest - no one likes being called out or...
Stop With The Husband-Bashing
Ladies, stop talking trash about your spouses. Please.
"But I need to vent. I need an outlet! If I bottle it up, I'll explode on him or the kids or some innocent bystander making my...
Opioids, A Prescriber’s (and Mom’s) Point of View
Being a healthcare provider who does routinely prescribe narcotics and also being a mom, I have a unique perspective on the opioid epidemic. I perform surgeries that result in post-operative pain. I’m a nice...
I Really, Really Hate (Love??) Being a Working Mom
Today, I loved being a working mom. I snuck into your room to sneak a peek of you sleeping before I left for work. You heard me and your bright blue eyes popped open,...
10 Minutes Inside a Mom Brain
Hello, fellow mamas. Welcome to my brain. Enter if you dare. I’ve always been a bit of a multitasker (ahem, scatterbrained), but since the addition of our daughter, I’ve really excelled at a whole new...
Five Quick, Easy, and Affordable Luxuries for Every Mom
A few years ago, my husband and I spent the weekend at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC, one of the country’s oldest hotels with a top-rated spa. From the oversized fireplaces to...
Tips For A Healthy Pregnancy
Disclaimer: Every pregnancy and mom is different. Also, I am not a physician, nutritionist, or a registered dietician. I did, however, work with my doctor to make sure all of my choices were safe for...
I Have to Pay TAXES on My Babysitter?!
With summer right around the corner and schools getting ready to let out, many working moms are scrambling to find childcare. However, one aspect of babysitters you may not realize is that, legally, you...
It Wasn’t Love At First Sight
It's the middle of the night - 2:37, to be exact. We're still struggling to get this whole "sleeping" thing down. I grumpily shuffle to the nursery midst grunts and cries (from her, not...