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Modern Mami: The Baby Registry Black Hole

By Kristina Guerrero | 05/30/2013 - 14:02 | 0 Comments

I began my baby registry and had to put it away after the first fifteen minutes because I was so overwhelmed. The opposite happened the next time I logged on to start my registry—I was sucked into this black hole of baby gear and it took me 7 hours to find my way out!

I’m convinced I was brainwashed while it this alternate universe. I’m not a person...

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Modern Mami: My Pregnancy Survival Kit!

By Kristina Guerrero | 05/23/2013 - 12:59 | 0 Comments

Ever wondered what you would absolutely have to have in order to survive if you were stranded on a deserted island? That’s how I sometimes feel now that I’m pregnant.

Here are the five items in my pregnancy survival kit!

Modern Mami: The Baby Name Game

By Kristina Guerrero | 05/17/2013 - 13:23 | 0 Comments

I thought naming Baby Bean was going to be the fun part. I’ve had the perfect baby names up my sleeve even before I knew I wanted babies. When it was time to put them on the table, I came up empty.

The pressure of a name!

I wonder if my mom had this problem. I think not since my older sister Melissa was named after Melissa Horton...

Modern Mami: I'm Having A Bummy Day (And Other Pregnancy Woes)

By Kristina Guerrero | 05/10/2013 - 08:58 | 0 Comments

Is it okay that I have a bummy day? Is it okay that I admit my back hurts, I really miss eating sushi, and I don’t like that my dimples have moved from my face to my butt? Is it okay that the next person to tell me that I look like I’m about to ‘pop’ should watch out because I might have to ‘pop’ them in the face? Is it okay that when my husband tells me I look beautiful, I...

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Modern Mami: 10 Reasons Why I Love Being Pregnant!

By Kristina Guerrero | 05/02/2013 - 15:04 | 0 Comments

My mom, a lady who gave birth to five kids and knows a thing or two about pregnancy, once told me that she loved being pregnant. I could certainly understand her love for her unborn children but loving being pregnant?

I didn’t buy it.

“Mom, you looooooved being pregnant?” which was less of a question and more of an accusation that she was obviously...

Modern Mami: My Baby Daddy

By Kristina Guerrero | 04/18/2013 - 15:38 | 0 Comments

I realized that I’ve spoken so often about my husband, and I haven’t even properly introduced you two.

Gibby, Latina readers.

Latina readers, this is my husband Gibby Cevallos.

Gibby and I met 5 years ago when he was filming a movie in San Antonio, Texas and I was hosting a morning show. I interviewed him...

Modern Mami: The 15 Craziest Things People Have Told Me About Pregnancy

By Kristina Guerrero | 04/12/2013 - 11:47 | 0 Comments

Baby Bean arrives in just a few months and as a first time momma, I’ve got a lot of questions. Luckily, I have a vast support group that I can turn to when I need advice. How many bottles do I need to buy? What kind of stroller should I get? Do I need a bassinet or just a crib?

For the most part, it’s great advice but every once in a...

Modern Mami: 10 Ways My Baby Will Be Raised With Latino Culture

Modern Mami: 10 Ways My Baby Will Be Raised With Latino Culture

By Kristina Guerrero | 04/05/2013 - 16:38 | 0 Comments

I love that we live in a melting pot of cultures; white, black, brown, orange (I live in LA, so I’ve seen ‘orange’ people) — so many different kinds of people and we can’t wait to expose Baby Bean to all of it. But...