Hey everyone!

I am SO excited to start blogging for Hellobee! This community has been a huge part of my journey; first through the TTC/infertility boards, then pregnancy, and now, with all of my first-time-mom questions!

So who are the Oatmeals? I’m a twenty-something mama who loves baking (and eating), reading, and anything that airs on the Food Network. I’m a self-professed nerd… a fountain of useless information. I’ve been married to Mr. O, my high school sweetheart, for 4 years, and we have a daughter, Kennedy, who will be one in August. Mr. O works with kids and teens, so he’s got a sense of humour that keeps me in stitches. He’s a reality TV enthusiast, a BBQ junkie, and all-around my best friend.

I’ve been pretty open on Hellobee (and IRL) about our infertility journey: two and a half years, a diagnosis of PCOS, and some great help from a naturopath later, K was here! I’m so blessed to live in Canada, where I’ve been given a year of maternity leave. I’ve had the (difficult, exhausting) time of my life learning to be K’s mama. She is independent, funny and smart, and I know she’ll have us on our toes for the next, oh, 18 years or so!

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I’m excited to share our adventures with you as I go back to work, plan K’s birthday party, and figure out this parenting thing one step at a time. I’m so grateful for Hellobee, and hopefully I can impart even a little of the valuable wisdom I’ve picked up here over the years. Thanks for having me!