by Ivonne Rivera-Newberry | May 10, 2020 | Motherhood
These two monkeys have blessed me in more ways than they would ever know. There were days when when I heard “mami” and would see little fingers wiggle underneath the locked bathroom door and I thought I would never get any peace. Now I hear...
by Ivonne Rivera-Newberry | Feb 13, 2020 | Family, Motherhood, Physical Health
Our poor Isabel got a little woozy as the phlebotomist had to stick her twice to get the blood she needed for the labs ordered. She tried to bargain for Chik-fil-a since she had to be stuck by three different needles. I had forgotten both her and her brother got their...
by Ivonne Rivera-Newberry | Mar 4, 2019 | Family, Motherhood
Fifteen years ago today, our son, Andito, drew his first breaths in this world. He was a solid 9-pound boy. When I think back on those days when I was very pregnant and about to embark on motherhood, I had no idea the ride I was in for. No woman does. You just...
by Ivonne Rivera-Newberry | Aug 12, 2018 | Faith, Motherhood
My water broke at 34 weeks of gestation on August 11, 2005. I was driven to the hospital by my neighbor’s husband because Jason had just left for field training the day before. Isabel was born by c-section at 1408 hrs weighing 5 lbs. 8 oz. She came out in...
