Merelymothers had the privilege to interview Dr. Charles B. Marek, Jr., a renowned Obstetrician/Gynecologist with 38 years experience, regarding the controversial topic of Vaginal Birth after C-section (VBAC). Based in Baltimore, Maryland, Dr. Marek has worked at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Union Memorial Hospital and Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) – where he had the lowest C-section rate for several years. He earned a BA from Johns Hopkins University and an MD…

Last night, I served my son a cut-up Gardenburger, cut up carrots, and a few pieces of spaghetti. He likes Gardenburgers and carrots, but really dislikes spaghetti. My husband I are trying to introduce him to new foods, little by little.

He took one look at the plate and flipped it over, throwing the contents on the floor.  We encouraged him to try it, with a baby fork, from my…

When K and I considered a small, family-only wedding ceremony or elopement followed by a grand party a few months later, my mother put her foot down.

“Absolutely not,” she said. “If you expect anyone to come to your wedding or buy nice presents for you, you better be prepared toput on a show.”

Well, a show (aka, a wedding ceremony and party for 186 of our closest friends) is just what we gave them; because the more I thought about it, I wanted…

1. Keep books everywhere. We can easily fall into a trap of, “books go on the shelf in the bedroom so we can read them at night.” But that sends the message that books are only for one time of day! Put a pile of books in your child’s play area, in the car and in his bedroom.
2. Rhymes, songs and finger plays are fun! Sing songs such as”The…