Just over two weeks ago, with hearts overflowing, we welcomed our third baby into the world, Zikora Porter. With her first breath, that tiny cry, something in our hearts clicked into place. Safe, healthy, and wrapped in the sweetest peace, this little one is a living, breathing reminder of God’s faithfulness and grace. It’s hard … More God’s Faithfulness in Full Bloom: Welcoming Our Third Blessing
I’m always searching for fun opportunities to have one on one experiences with my kids individually so they remember the special places they hold in my heart. Being a mom of two, I strive to intentionally carve out designated time for each child to connect and create those core memories. In the hustle and bustle … More The Importance of Carving Out Quality Time for Your Kids: The 6 Benefits & Tips
Back in 2023 when my family and I moved to Kansas City, my husband and I sat down and made the decision (with me being the driving force) for me to stay home full time primarily for our kids. As someone who has worn many hats from professional athlete, real estate investor, pharmacist, property manager, … More Why I Chose to Be A Stay At Home Mom: The 6 Benefits
As a parent, the journey of raising children is filled with countless milestones, surprises, and heartwarming moments. One of the most profound experiences I’ve encountered along this path is witnessing full circle moments with my kids—those instances where life seems to beautifully come together, echoing memories of my own childhood while creating new ones with … More The Beauty Of Embracing Full Circle Moments with Kids
With Father’s Day 2024 quickly approaching, I’ve been reflecting on fatherhood, particularly that of my college sweetheart and husband Jeff. Witnessing his transformation into a father has been one of the most profound experiences of my life, and it’s made my love and appreciation of him explode. His fatherhood journey is marked by love, growth, … More From Husband to Father: Jeff’s Journey of Love and Transformation
Every year around this time I reflect on my journey to motherhood and remember how it wasn’t as straightforward as I’d liked. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month and it will always hold a special place in my heart as we remember all the couples who experienced the gut wrenching pain of losing a … More Eight Lessons I’d Tell My Younger Self Before Having Kids
As our family is preparing for the arrival of baby #2, I am being very intentional about ensuring our daughter feels loved and cherished. Although she does regularly express her excitement to become a big sister, I’m very aware that having a new baby in the house will be an adjustment for us all. I’m … More Ten Tips To Prepare a Child To Be An Older Sibling
Imagine attending a wedding with your sweet rainbow baby and a Nigerian Aunty (not by blood, but it’s a title we give to our elders) cavalierly asks “when will you have baby number two?”. To her it may have been an innocent question, but to you, it’s much deeper than that. Do I think she … More Mind Your Own Uterus
From a very early age I knew that I wanted children, and made life choices (college major choice, career choice, spouse choice, etc) always keeping that in mind. Then I became a wife and trying for a baby wasn’t as straightforward as I’d hoped (read: My Journey To Motherhood). Then I had my daughter Chidera, … More Dealing With Your Child Not Choosing You
I have been very blessed to earn many titles and “Mother” is by far my favorite. Well after Christian that is. And I guess being a wife to an incredible man is cool too. But let’s stay focused here. I love being a mom and it brings me an unimaginable amount of joy to raise … More Reflections From Mother’s Day 2022
Have you ever playfully asked a woman when she will have kids? Or joked about why a woman is childless? Many of us have without even thinking about it, but I am here to (not so gently) say: STOP IT! Now, I will say before I had my daughter Chidera, I too was guilty of … More My Journey to Motherhood
Dr. Tiffany Ofili Porter 