Baby Gear & Gadgets

By April Wallace, nwaMotherlode contributing writer My baby Elliott is beginning to lose many of his baby qualities. It’s hard for me to admit, but he’s not technically a baby-baby anymore. Next week he’ll be […]

Editors’ note: Northwest Arkansas mom and writer April Wallace recently interviewed a fellow mom of 3 named Michelle McKinley who lives in our area and who experienced a remarkable journey as a surrogate. (Click HERE to […]

Editors’ note: Northwest Arkansas mom and writer April Wallace recently interviewed a fellow mom of 3 named Michelle McKinley who lives in our area and who experienced a remarkable journey as a surrogate. Not only was […]

By April Wallace, nwaMotherlode contributing writer Disclaimer: This is not a how-to article because I frankly don’t know what I’m doing. What I’m trying is mostly best guesses guided by gut feelings. For normal people, […]

By April Wallace, nwaMotherlode contributing writer It was this time last year that I began to suspect that I was pregnant again. Once the doctor confirmed what I already knew, I was elated not just […]

By April Wallace, nwaMotherlode contributing writer Note from the mamas: Before we could post this story, April gave birth to Elliott Wallace a few weeks early! She’s super glad she had that bag packed and […]

By April Wallace, nwaMotherlode contributing writer I have so much more respect for my body now that I’m toward the end of my second pregnancy. Last time, I was actually ashamed of my body—disgusted with […]

By April Wallace There’s no shortage of maternity clothing lines out there. As soon as you do a Google search for baby name lists or buy a single baby product, your social media advertisements and […]