Amber
Hi Dayton Moms, my name is Amber! I am blessed with a wonderful husband of nine years along with two smart, rambunctious, and life-loving boys. I am originally from Alabama, but our family has very much grown to love this area and proud to call Dayton home! I am a stay at home mom as well as a certified postpartum doula and the owner of Delighted Doula. My passion, in addition to my family, is educating, assisting, and empowering mothers during the first few months after birth. When i’m not caring for mothers and their babies I’m searching for new allergy free recipes to make for my family (our son has a laundry list of allergies and intolerances,) meeting for coffee with friends, and finding new places for my boys to run off their energy!
What I love best about motherhood is being a mom to two boys. Everything is an adventure to them and being taught how see life that way is so much fun!
I Miss Breastfeeding
I miss breastfeeding, there are many of you that think i'm insane for saying that. Maybe I am? Do I miss the sleepless nights, sore and cracked nipples, or my apparent proneness for clogged...
The Great Juggling Act – One Child at School and One at Home
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Take Off That Super Mom Cape
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A new baby! Tips for helping your child adjust to a sibling.
When my husband and I decided to have a second baby, one of the reasons we decided to do so was our desire for our son to have a sibling. We really felt like it would be beneficial...
NEW! Prenatal Pilates Class: My Pilates Studio Dayton
I am not a runner, a swimmer, or a huge fan of lifting weights. I do however love pulling out my yoga mat regularly and enjoy a pilates class. As a postpartum doula, seeking out places...
The Morning Zoo! Why I am late for playdates.
Playdates are a mandated weekly occurrence in our household. What can I say? Momma needs some girl chat and my children thrive on going ninety to nothing at all times. Why not let them...
Being the New Kids on Your Block: Where to Learn, Connect & Play!
Our family moved to the Dayton area in November of 2014 to follow an amazing job opportunity for my husband. We fortunately already knew two families living in the area, one of which had...
International Doula Month – Q & A with the doulas
If you didn't know, May is International Doula month. We celebrate a lot of things related to motherhood in May and this is no exception for me. I'm incredibly proud to have the honor...
One Proud Label Fighting Mom: My son is not a diagnosis.
As parents, we are sometimes required to be “label fighters” for our children. From the first day of school labels are placed on them, things like: know-it-all, trouble maker, class clown, and loner, to...
What is a Postpartum Doula
I absolutely love talking with soon-to-be first time parents as well as those getting ready to add another child to the family! We have conversations about what my job as a postpartum doula and...