Heather Koontz
Heather is a transplant from Tulsa, OK, who enjoys falling in love with Oklahoma City and all it has to offer. A communications and public relations specialist, Heather is a graduate of the University of Tulsa with degrees in film studies and creative writing. She loves to write, capture her day with photographs and videos, and spend time with her husband Byron and their two rambunctious dogs. They have a brand new baby boy and are navigating the unique world of first-time parenthood. Huge fans of the Oklahoma City Thunder, their favorite thing to do is attend Thunder games.
My Breast Pump, My Frenemy
Disclaimer: While I find the whole pumping process annoying, cumbersome, and painful, I know that it helps my baby get breast milk when I’m away from him and for that I’m thankful. I’m also...
Dear Mom Going Back To Work
To the mom returning to work,
You may be reading this from the office on your first day back, in the parking lot of the day care you’ve prayed over, or in your baby’s nursery...
I Survived Colic – And You Can Too
At 4:19 p.m. on a rainy Sunday, my life changed forever when I held my brand new baby boy in my arms. I remember my surprise at how warm he was as he cried...
Organize Your Life With Mabel’s Labels {Sponsored}
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post for Mabel's Labels in exchange for a Little Kid School Combo. However, all opinions are 100% our own and we stand by Mabel's Labels in all that we endorse.
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Social Life: Before and After Motherhood
Life before your first baby and life after your first baby are very different animals. Your new baby affects every aspect of your daily life, including how you communicate with others. Since technology plays such...
Great Expectations of a First Time Mom
I recently discovered I had a lot to learn about pregnancy. From bouts of depression and anxiety to giving up foods I used to love and craving ones I previously avoided, there was a...
Anxiety and Pregnancy: You’re Not Alone
People talk about postpartum depression, and spouses and family members are taught to keep a watchful eye over the new mom following childbirth. But, what about during pregnancy?
A certain amount of worry during pregnancy is...
Father’s Day Gift Guide for New Dads
Father’s Day is a time to honor, admire, and praise the men in our lives who have served as fathers – whether by birth or choice. While it’s easy to wear a nametag that...
Embrace the Bump and Stop the Shaming
Have you heard the story of Kristi Gordon, the Canadian meteorologist who received hate mail for the maternity clothes she wears during newscasts? If you haven’t, take a moment to watch the video below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Eh8eunMK-k
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{Heather} To My Mom On Mother’s Day
We are so excited to be partnering with The Vintage Pearl for the Mother's Day sponsored series. In the next few days, we will be bringing you letters written by our contributors that they...
8 Things I’ve Learned About Pregnancy
Before I found out I’m going to be a first-time mom, I knew little about the journey ahead. Though I still have lots to learn, here are some of my biggest pregnancy revelations.
1. There...
An Open Letter to My Unborn Son
It hasn’t been long since I found out you’re going to be in this world, but it feels like I already know you. It feels like I've known you my whole life.
When I think...