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The journey through pregnancy can be an emotional time. One filled with 

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32 The Art of Motherhoodi 

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12 Partners in Kids Health: Antibiotic Resistance 

14 Postnatal Care: 5 Tips for Choosing Postnatal Supportr 

19 Baby Registry: Diaper Bags for Dad 

22 Celebrations: Alice in “Onederland” 

36 Family Travel: Austin, Texas 

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4 Editor’s Letter 

7 Contributors 

8 News & Notes 

40 Event Picks 

44 Babypalooza Babies 

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What you see are 

proud new parents. 

But what you don’t see is the Baby Yourself Nurse from 

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama answering the questions she had 

for a healthy pregnancy. Or that she was able to choose her OB/GYN, thanks 

to the largest network of doctors and hospitals in the state. Or their close 

friends and family receiving a text she sent through the Baby Yourself App, 

letting them know it’s finally time. 

Blue Cross works hard behind the scenes. 

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Editor’s Letter 

Editor’s Letter 

BABYPALOOZA!! We kicked off 2019 this year in true Babypalooza form with a number 

of our mom bloggers having babies or currently expecting. We had sad news that 

Madison Cleckler who was expecting her third child had a miscarriage. We talked 

with her recently, and she shared that the silver lining was how her community online 

and off gathered around to support her. Madison candidly shares her journey on Instagram 

at (@madison.clecker). 1 in 4 pregnancies will end in miscarriage or loss, so it’s 

important to talk about it. #startthediscussion 

Tiffany Parker (@uncommonlygoodmama)welcomed her second child, Jaxon, right 

before Thanksgiving last year. You can see his cute cheeks on the back page! 

And last but not least, Mrs. Chocolate Milk Momma herself, Jennifer Miller 

(shown below) ushered in her little Queen, Zola, at Princeton Hospital. She was surrounded 

by her husband Alvin, Mother Gloria Tartt, sister Jessica Gamble, and Nurse 

Midwife with Simon Williamson Clinic, Hamilton Yarbrough. You connect with Jennifer 

on Instagram (@jennifermiller) and even see photos of Hamilton catching Zola. 

Let us hear from you! 

Cecilia “CC” Pearson 

Founder & Publisher 

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Jennifer Miller’s birth photos by Genesis Nalls with Bold As A Lion Studios.

FOR A BIRTHING EXPERIENCE 

THAT FEELS LIKE HOME, 

WE DELIVER. 

When you’re having a baby, everything we do is focused on your care, comfort and privacy. 

From helping you find an OB/GYN, to offering preparatory classes, to delivering your new bundle of 

joy, we’re with you every step of the way. Our beautiful new women’s center features spacious labor 

and delivery suites and, should the need arise, we have a Level III NICU right here. At Grandview 

Medical Center, we are dedicated to giving your baby a wonderful welcome to the world. 

To find a physician who delivers at Grandview Medical Center or 

to take a virtual tour of the Women’s Center, visit GrandviewOB.com. 

To schedule a tour, call 1-844-GMG-DOCS. 

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articles from these and other local mom bloggers. 

MEGHAN RATLIFF 

Postpartum doula that writes about caring 

for yourself before and after your 

pregnancy. She is your 4th-trimester goto. 

@mommalovebham 

MADISON CLECKLER 

Is a doula and pre- and postnatal fitness 

expert who has also just received her 

doula certification. If you follow Madison, 

you’ve heard about diastasis recti and 

know the importance of developing core 

strength before and after baby. 

@madison.cleckler 

OPHELIA GRIFFIN-TALLEY 

is a Certified Lactation Consultant. She 

hosts a monthly breastfeeding support 

group for POC and is the organizer of 

Mocha Milk Mamas. 

@noahandjoseph 

TIFFANY PARKER 

Mom of a three-year-old who writes 

about things to do with toddlers, 

travel, and baby registry picks. 

Log in to see her latest reviews. 

@uncommonlygoodmama 

JENNIFER MILLER 

Co-host of Chocolate Milk Mommies, 

Jennifer is passionate about 

supporting breastfeeding moms. 

@jennifermiller 

JACKIE CHAPA 

Jackie is the queen of babywearing. 

She has served as a leader for the local 

chapter of Babywearing International and 

La Leche League. Check out her blogs 

for carrier picks and tips. 


News & Notes 

Hot Off the Press 

1NICU APP OFFERS PARENTS PEACE OF MIND 

FOR PARENTS WITH BABIES IN THE NICU, IT MAY 

FEEL LIKE TIME STOPS—BUT IN REALITY, LIFE 

DOESN’T. FAMILY OBLIGATIONS, WORK, AND 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES CAN KEEP FAMILIES FROM 

STAYING WITH THEIR BABY AROUND THE CLOCK. 

For parents with babies in the NICU, it may feel 

like time stops—but in reality, life doesn’t. Family 

obligations, work, and other responsibilities can keep 

families from staying with their baby around the clock. 

AngelEye Health offers a family engagement app that 

eases their stress. With this innovative technology, a 

camera is positioned in the nursery to point toward baby’s 

crib. Mom, Dad, and other families members can use a 

password to log in through a secure network to see 

baby anytime—24 hours a day. 

The application is compatible with computers, 

tablets, and even smartphones. So if families are 

at work, running errands, or even lying awake in the 

middle of the night, they can see their baby. There’s 

also an optional one-way audio component so families 

can talk to their baby. 

Not only does the system offer peace of mind, but 

it also fosters important bonding for the whole family. 

Older siblings can watch their new brother or sister, 

even if they’re not yet allowed to hold the baby, and 

grandparents unable to go to the hospital can still bond 

with their new grandchild. 

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The system proves particularly useful for families 2HEY, PARENTS! LIMIT YOUR OWN SCREEN 

with loved ones in other states and even parents who TIME FOR REWARDS 

are deployed. “It’s hard to believe that I’m looking at CHAT WITH OTHER PARENTS, AND LIKELY ONE 

my daughter from 7,000 miles away in Kuwait, just TOPIC COMES UP OVER AND OVER: SCREEN TIME. 

watching her move,” one dad told the company. VIRTUALLY EVERY PARENT IN 2019 IS DEVOTED 

“It can’t get any better. I absolutely love it.” 

TO KEEPING THEIR KIDS FROM SPENDING TOO 

Launched in 2013 as AngelEye Camera Systems, MUCH TIME MINDLESSLY INTERACTING WITH 

the newly renamed AngelEye Health has expanded ELECTRONICS. 

its offerings to include a clinical communication But guess what … it’s not just the kids. 

platform that enables care providers to easily send patient According to research, the average adult spends 

updates to family members. The company also added over 11 hours a day watching, reading, listening to, or 

a patient and family education component that lets otherwise consuming some type of media. 

hospitals share information with families once they’ve But Courtney “Coko” Eason, Nashville’s music 

left the NICU, including pre-recorded how-to videos, and entertainment entrepreneur turned tech startup 

post-discharge info, and more. It also is now available founder, is out to change that. Her startup Milk the 

in PICUs as well as NICUs. 

Moment aims to help people in Birmingham disconnect 

The company was recently named one of the best from digital devices so they can better connect with 

tech startups in Arkansas. For families dealing with one another. 

long stays in the NICU, there’s no doubt it’s a game The company’s mission? “...To start a movement 

changer. The system is currently used in 62-plus where millions of people pledge to put their phones 

hospitals around the country, with more to come. down and pay better attention to their experiences and 

Though the system is not yet installed in any the people around them,” Eason said in a recent press 

Alabama hospitals, the company is having ongoing release. 

conversations with facilities in the state. 

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News & Notes 

you’re hungry, and you just want to zone out and check 

your Insta notifications while you eat. But mealtime 

is also an important time to connect with the people 

around you. 

Milk the Moment has already teamed up with 

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you stay in the moment. In the near future, El Barrio, 

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Partners in Kids Health 

Antibiotic Resistance 

YOUR CHILD HAS A COLD AND FEELS 

MISERABLE. You take him or her to 

the pediatrician expecting an antibiotic as 

treatment. Unfortunately, this mindset has 

led to more and more children becoming 

dangerously resistant to antibiotics. 

Dr. Shannon Ross is with Infectious 

Diseases at Children’s of Alabama. She says 

antibiotic overuse is leading to children 

becoming very sick and harder to treat. 

“We see children every day who five to 10 

years ago, we could have treated with an 

oral antibiotic. But because there are not 

many options, we are having to admit them 

and give them an IV antibiotic,” she says. 

Most illnesses are caused by a virus. 

However, antibiotics don’t treat viruses. 

They treat bacterial infections. “A bacterial 

infection would be something like pneumonia 

or an ear infection,” Dr. Ross says. 

And antibiotics are necessary to treat 

those infections.” Antibiotics can even be 

life-saving when used to treat a bacterial 

infection. But if a child receives antibiotics 

when it’s not needed, this overuse can 

lead to the child being resistant over time. 

“We are seeing, over the past decade or 

so, increasing resistance,” Dr. Ross says. 

“Common infections, pneumonias, bladder 

infections we used to treat easily are now 


Antibiotic resistance 

is a widespread problem. 

The Centers for Disease 

Control and Prevention 

(CDC) calls it “one of the 

world’s most pressing 

public health problems.” 

resistant to common antibiotics.” 

Antibiotic resistance is a widespread problem. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 

(CDC) calls it “one of the world’s most pressing 

public health problems.” Dr. Ross says parents 

can play an essential role in preventing antibiotic 

resistance. “When taking your child to the 

pediatrician, talk to your pediatrician about the 

diagnosis. If he or she prescribes an antibiotic, 

it’s OK to ask what the antibiotic is for and if it’s 

necessary.” She also advises that parents don’t 

pressure pediatricians to prescribe medicine their 

child doesn’t need. 

If the pediatrician does prescribe an antibiotic, 

remember these safety tips: 

• Take antibiotic exactly as prescribed 

• Don’t skip a dose 

• Finish the course of treatment 

• Never share antibiotics with anyone else 

Parents can also help fight antibiotic resistance 

by encouraging their children to take simple steps 

to prevent the spread of infections. Encourage 

hand-washing and make sure your child is up to 

date on their immunizations. Also, remember 

if your child has a cold the best thing to do is “ride 

it out.” Help keep them hydrated and make sure 

they get plenty of rest. This will help their immune 

system to fight off the virus on its own. 

To sign up for the Partners in Kids Health Newsletter 

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Postnatal 

5 Tips for Hiring the 

Right Postpartum 

Support Person 

BY MEGHAN RATLIFF 

BY MEGHAN RATLIFF 

HEY THERE, MAMA-TO-BE! Your delivery date is getting close. 

Presumably you took a good amount of time to choose your OBGYN. 

There will likely be multiple nurses attending you as you birth. Most 

expectant mothers have their partner by their side, and often other 

family members and possibly even a birth doula attend. 

This group of people—your OBGYN, partner, nurses, doula, and 

friends or family—are your birth support team. 


Pregnant women agonize over the decision of 

who will support them at the time of their birth— 

and rightfully so! We spare no expense to have a 

healthy mother and newborn. Well ... we do until 

they leave the hospital. 

Once home, in the U.S., a mother’s partner more 

than likely will need to go straight back to work. 

Family members, if they live close by, may visit 

occasionally, but they also have work and life to get 

back to as well. Mom will leave the hospital and not 

see her doctor and nurses for a whopping six weeks. 

During this postpartum season, a huge amount of 

healing, change and growth are occurring in a new 

mother’s life. This period is as crucial as birth itself 

and merits the same amount of support and attention 

as labor. If it is financially possible, it is highly 

beneficial to hire professional help, such as a 

postpartum doula. 

Many couples are now opting for showers where 

gifts of service are given as opposed to onesies and 

blankets. At these showers, contributions of meals, 

house-cleaning services, and other professional 

assistance for new families are encouraged. 

During your fourth trimester, whether you hire 

a support person or you rely on a family member 

or friend for care, here are some questions and 

guidelines you should consider: 

1DO YOU AND YOUR PARTNER FEEL 

COMFORTABLE WITH THIS PERSON? 

That doesn’t just mean do you like them … it means, 

are you comfortable enough with them to tell them 

no?. I have had clients who hired me for a second 

baby due to the fact that their mother helped with 

the first. And while Grandma was lovely and caring. 

she could not keep her idea that the baby needed 

a bottle to herself. The sweet new mom in this 

scenario had a hard time trying to heal and rest and 

fight her mother on this issue. This leads me to my 

second suggestion. 

2DOES YOUR SUPPORT PERSON SHARE AND/OR 

RESPECT YOUR PARENTING CHOICES? 

You are at your most vulnerable during recovery 

and bonding, and it is not the time to be fighting 

someone about the fact that you do not want your 

baby to have a pacifier. I would even consider writing 

down in advance what you do and don’t want for you 

and your baby. If you are hiring someone, you may 

even include these items in the contract to be 

signed by both parties. 

3 

IS THIS PERSON SOMEONE WHO WILL TAKE THE 

4 

During this 

postpartum season, 

a huge amount of healing, 

change and growth 

are occurring in a new 

mother’s life. 

This period is as crucial as 

birth itself and merits the 

same amount of support 

and attention as labor. 

INITIATIVE TO PERFORM TASKS ON THEIR OWN? 

If your support person just wants to “hold and 

snuggle the baby,” they are not your support person. 

Your support person should be cooking for you, 

cleaning for you, and making sure the house is 

running smoothly so you can rest and focus on 

yourself and the baby. 

IS THIS PERSON TRUSTWORTHY? 

This is guideline is really important and easily 

overlooked. You don’t need Aunt Deborah telling 

your cousins that breastfeeding is not going well 

for you. You need someone supporting you that you 

feel you can trust to listen to you and keep your 

information private. 

5IS YOUR SUPPORT PERSON TRAINED USING 

EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH IN POSTPARTUM 

RECOVERY AND NEWBORN CARE? 

OK, so maybe this one is a loosely veiled plug for 

hiring a postpartum doula. But it is very true. It is 

said you can tell where a person’s treasure lies by 

where they invest their time and finances. 

Investing in your recovery as a new mother is 

investing in yourself and your family. 

Ask a seasoned mother if she spent too much money 

on newborn clothes and you will likely hear a 

resounding yes! But I promise you this: No one ever 

says, “I wish I had spent less on my fourth-trimester 

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Baby Registry 

Daddy Diaper Bags 

BY MELODY MANASCO 

AH, YOUR DIAPER BAG. With that cute color or pattern, it’s as stylish 

as any of your purses. Best of all, you can sling it over your shoulder 

and head out the door without worrying you’re forgetting something 

important. Plus, you can organize it just how you want so wipes, diapers, 

lip gloss, and all the other necessities are right at your fingertips. 

You know what? Your baby’s dad deserves to feel the same way 

about a diaper bag. Whether it’s a Father’s Day gift, a birthday 

present, or just a fun surprise, a new dude-friendly diaper bag is sure 

to make his day. 

Below, we’ve gathered a few of our favorite masculine bags and 

backpacks that are sure to get the guy in your life excited to change 

diapers (we hope!). Check them out: 

The Willow Messenger Bag 


Paperclip 

$189 


is the perfect combination of 

fashion and function for dudes. 

The bag features a patent-pending 

and integrated changing 

station for those times nature 

calls. The changing station 

rolls out in seconds, plus it’s 

anti-microbial and liquid 

repellant, detachable, and 

machine washable. Plus, it has 

privacy walls to keep baby safe 

during a change. The large flap 

on the front of the bag opens 

completely for easy access to 

the inner bag’s “tool box.” 

Customizable cubbies allow 

you to configure the tool box 

to best fit your needs. The 

bag also has an outer laptop 

compartment to keep all your 

gadgets safe and secure. 


HSD Tactical Diaper Bag 

Backpack 

HSD Tactical Diaper Bag 

Backpack 

HighSpeedDaddy 

$100 

The HighSpeedDaddy 

Tactical Diaper Bag Backpack 

is the ultimate survival diaper 

bag. It’s big enough to carry 

items for more than one kid, 

featuring a large main compartment, 

dual bottle holders, quick 

access baby wipe pocket, and 

an extra-large changing pad. 

It also has an interior laptop/ 

hydration bladder sleeve and 

a felt-lined top pocket to 

protect your sunglasses or 

phone. Contoured shoulder 

straps with air mesh foam and 

air mesh foam back padding 

give the bag a breathable 

design. 

TBG Deuce 2.0 Tactical 

Diaper BagTM Combo Set 

Tactical Baby Gear 

$150 

The Deuce 2.0 Combo Set 

includes the Deuce 2.0 Tactical 

Diaper Bag TM, Bottle Pouch 

2.0, Dump Pouch 2.0, and a 

changing mat. The bag has a 

versatile design, made from 

the standpoint that “tactical is 

practical.” The bag features a 

large main compartment, with 

divided interior compartments 

for organization. It also has a 

padded tablet compartment 

and three front pockets for 

your smaller accessories. 

TBG Deuce 22.0 

Tactical Diaper 

BagTM Combo Set 


Baby Registry 

JuJuBe Base 

Diaper Backpack 

JuJuBe Base Diaper Backpack 

JuJuBe 

$84 

The Base Diaper Backpack from 

JuJuBe’s XY Collection is great 

for busy dads in the city. It’s 

sleek and lightweight, making 

it comfortable to carry all day 

long. It has four mesh pockets 

in the main compartment, a 

bottle pocket, a quick-reach 

cell phone pocket, and a 

padded media pocket. A 

lightweight changing pad 

is also included. 

The Westin Backpack 

The Westin Backpack 

Product of the North 

$170 

The Westin Backpack features a roll-down 

magnetized body closure, so it’s easy to fill. 

The bag includes a laptop compartment, 

internal organization pockets, and a large 

exterior front pocket with a removable key 

fob. It also features exterior bottle pockets and 

comes with a removable changing pad. 

Download the APP or visit Babypalooza.com to start your baby 

registry and get more details on these and other products. 


Celebrations 

ALICE IN 

“Onederland ” 

BY BRITTANY SHARP 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY 

DANIELLE T. PARKER PHOTOGRAPHY 

“DON’T BE LATE ... IT’S AN IMPORTANT DATE!” That 

was the message emblazoned on Kenny’s “Onederland” 

party in honor of her first birthday. Mom Shani 

Wilson wanted to throw a bash that was fun but girly 

— and we knew a tea party would be the perfect way 

to celebrate. 

But for a milestone first birthday, we didn’t want to 

throw any old tea party. We pumped it up with a fun 

Mad Hatter theme, complete with a chic black-andwhite-striped 

design scheme. 

Guests arrived to tables set for the perfect tea, 

complete with vintage china place settings, gift boxes 

containing activities for the kids, and snacks to keep 

them entertained. 

But while the snacks were a fun treat for kids, the 

main event (which drew every eye in the house) was 

the wall full of desserts! Against the garden backdrop, 



Party Resources 

PLANNING AND DESIGN: 

The Sharp Standard 

thesharpstandard.com 

(205) 886-6348 

CAKE & TREATS: 

K&J’s Elegant Pastries 

kjselegantpastries.com 

(205) 663-4827 

VINTAGE CHINA: 

Tea and Old Roses 

teaandoldroses.com 

(205) 413-7753 

FACEPAINTING AND ALICE CHARACTER: 

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the massive five-layer cake, chocolate-covered apples 

shaped like tea cups, sugar cookies, chocolate-covered 

Oreos, and chocolate-covered strawberries added to 

the Mad Hatter magic. (You can imagine the tricks 

we had to pull to prevent the kids from tackling the 

desserts before they ate their lunch!) 

With the help of Alice herself, Archie the Magician 

pulled out plenty of fun surprises for Kenny and 

her friends! This was definitely no ordinary tea party 

— because every newly minted 1-year-old deserves an 

celebration that’s truly “one-derful.” 

MAGICIAN: 

Arch Duncan the Magician 

archduncanmagic.com 

(205) 823-5574 

VENUE: 

Lake Wilborn 

Hoover 

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Sullivan’s Legacy 

Sullivan’s sister Miller 


Sullivan’s 

Legacy 

BY KIM HILDENBRAND 

PHOTOS BY CATHERINETAYLOR 

Sullivan 

October 16, 2016, should have 

been the best day of Mark and 

Laura McCarty’s lives. 

After a typical pregnancy, they welcomed their muchawaited 

baby girl Sullivan. However, Sullivan was born 

ill, and the couple only had a short time with her before 

they had to say goodbye. “It was the most beautiful 

and most horrible day of our lives,” Laura says. But as 

you’ll soon understand, Sullivan’s legacy lives on in 

so many ways. 

FIRST COMES LOVE 

Laura and Mark met when she was a freshman at 

Auburn and he was a senior in high school. Though 

they were just acquaintances, six years later they 

reconnected at a friend’s wedding and fell in love. 

“It was on just our third date when we knew we were 

going to get married,” Laura recalls. “In fact, we began 

dating, got engaged and were married all within a year’s 

time!” 

The couple, who live in Vestavia, had been married 

almost three years when they began trying to conceive. 

Almost immediately, in February 2016, they had a 

positive pregnancy test. “I couldn’t believe that we had 

gotten pregnant so quickly,” Laura says. “I have a lot 

of friends who have struggled to get pregnant for many 

months—years, in fact. It seemed surreal that it 

happened so fast. What an incredible blessing that 

I don’t take lightly.” 

Laura’s pregnancy was easy and uneventful. The 

first few months, she encountered some nausea. But 

soon it subsided, she got her energy back, and she felt 

“amazing.” The couple couldn’t wait to meet baby 

Sullivan—whom they called Sulley for short. 

A HELLO … AND A GOODBYE 

Two weeks before the due date, Laura went into labor 

in the middle of the night. “I wasn’t sure at first if it was 

real labor,” Laura remembers. “For hours, I thought it 

was just gas pain!” 

The couple headed to the hospital and learned that 

the labor was, in fact, real. Laura had been terrified of 

labor but, she says, “Labor wasn’t nearly as scary as I 

thought it would be.” She recalls being “overwhelmed 

with incredible peace” as she prepared to give birth. 


“I just knew that I could do it,” she says, “and that 

it wasn’t something I should fear.” 

After 12 hours of labor, the doctor told the 

McCarty family it was go time. After just a few pushes, 

baby Sullivan arrived. However, nothing went as 

they’d expected. 

“Immediately when she came out, we knew something 

was wrong,” Laura says. “Her coloring was off, 

and her belly was distended. Immediately our room was 

filled with nurses to help her. We had a little time with 

her before they whisked her off to the NICU.” 

Before Sullivan left the room, her loving parents 

heard her cry. They cuddled her. She looked deeply 

into their eyes. 

“No one knew that Sulley was sick until she came 

out,” Laura recalls. “There was never any signs or 

complications during my pregnancy or delivery. The 

doctors made it very clear to us that she was very sick 

and they didn’t have any clue why.” 

Laura still tears up when she thinks about that 

beautiful and horrible day. “Our greatest joy was born,” 

she says, “and we had no clue that we would lose her 

that very same day.” 

For the new parents, their time with Sulley was far 

too short. Though doctors worked to save her, her body 

was “too weak and sick” to accept two full-body blood 

transfusions. The medical staff couldn’t do anything to 

save their precious girl. 

“We were with her as she took her first and final 

breaths this side of heaven,” Laura says. “I’ll never 

understand why we didn’t get to have more time with 

her this side of heaven, but I’m so thankful for the time 

that we did have with our girl.” 

COMING TOGETHER 

Anger. Sadness. Bitterness. Regret. “You name it, 

we’ve felt it,” Laura says, when describing their feelings 

after losing their daughter. 

“The first few months after losing Sullivan were 

nothing short of horrific,” she recalls. “We were truly 

living in a nightmare. We couldn’t believe what 

happened to us.” 

However, rather than drawing away from each other, 

Laura and Mark became even closer. They leaned 

heavily on each other during the first weeks and months 

of grieving. 

“After you lose a child, I don’t think you’re ever truly 

the same,” Laura says. “It is something I wish no one 

would ever have to experience.” 

In the months following Sullivan’s death, the couple 

got answers. After months of research and testing, 

doctors told them that they’d lost Sullivan to cancer. 

“She had an incredibly rare form of cancer—so rare, in 

fact, that they have never seen it,” Laura says. “Her case 

went to the national pediatric convention in 2018.” 

After the rollercoaster of emotions had begun to 

subside, Laura and Mark focused on how grateful they 

were for their short time with their wonderful little girl. 

“At the end of the day, we believe that the Lord 

gave us Sulley as a perfect gift,” Laura says. “Her life 

and her death changed us. We are better people because 

of Sullivan.” 

INSPIRED BY SULLIVAN 

As the McCarty family worked toward healing, Laura— 

a graphic designer by trade—began to focus on her 

dream of starting a children’s clothing company. In May 

Giving Back 

The McCarty family knows all too well 

the pain, heartache, and loss that cancer 

can cause. That’s why for each purchase 

made, Sullivan Yates donates a percentage 

of proceeds to St Jude’s Children’s 

Research Hospital. It’s Laura’s way of 

trying to bring a measure of comfort to 

children dealing with cancer and their 

families. 

To learn more about the company or 

shop online, visit sullivanyates.com. 


of 2018, that dream became a reality: She launched 

Sullivan Yates—a children’s clothing line named for 

their baby girl. 

As clothing lines go, Sullivan Yates is unique. The 

company focuses on producing clothes that are fun and 

comfortable—“meant to be played in and made for 

adventure,” Laura says. 

“We focus on the joy and incredible blessing that our 

babies are to us,” Laura says. “Sullivan Yates embraces 

the messy, beautifully chaotic days of childhood.” 

Laura works closely with her seamstress, Julia, to 

produce unique designs. 

My inspiration comes from lots of classic pieces,” 

Laura says. “My fabric helps modernize each design.” 

Customers rave about the comfy and well-made 

clothes featuring fun colors and prints. “Our pieces are 

classic with a twist—timeless,” Laura says. 

In fact, thanks to the overwhelming response, the 

company will soon begin small-batch manufacturing. 

To honor their daughter and company’s namesake, 

Sullivan Yates donates a percentage of their proceeds 

to St. Jude’s. “Cancer has affected so many families— 

ours too,” Laura says. 

“I didn’t want to lose another baby,” she says. “It was 

an active daily choice to believe and trust that this baby 

was going to come home with us.” 

On March 2, 2018, their baby girl Miller was born. 

Her labor lasted just three hours. Miller was perfectly 

healthy. 

“The day she was born was a day of true redemption,” 

Laura says. “Just like her sister, she has changed us from 

the inside out.” 

From the beginning, Miller was an extremely content 

baby. Now 13 months old, Miller is a very happy toddler. 

“She’s sweet and inquisitive,” mom Laura says. “She loves 

music and loves to dance. She’s happiest when 

she’s eating—aren’t we all? Ha.” 

These days for the McCarty family, life is hectic and 

chaotic and beautiful—and Laura wouldn’t change a 

thing. She loves working from home, devoting time to 

her business and also dabbling in other creative fields. 

She cherishes her time with her Miller, treasures her 

memories of Sullivan, and embraces each new day. 

A SISTER FOR SULLIVAN 

And there was more happiness in store for Laura and 

Mark: In June of 2017, they found out they were once 

again expecting a baby. 

“We cried our eyes out with joy,” Laura recalls. 

“We thanked Jesus for a chance to raise another baby.” 

After a loss like theirs, it’s only natural to be nervous. 

But Laura was determined to not let fear rule her 

pregnancy. 

Life After Loss 

As parents who have experienced loss know all too well, 

the pain of losing a beloved baby doesn’t go away. 

“We will forever wish Miller’s sister Sulley was here with us,” 

Laura says. “We should have a 3-year-old and a 1-year-old. 

It will always feel like a piece is missing.” 

Laura notes that for families who have lost a baby, 

sometimes it feels like simply living your life is like “leaving 

your baby behind.” 

“I felt that way for a long time,” she says. “But the truth is— 

we have to keep going, and we keep going because of Sulley.” 

Baby Sulley taught the family how to embrace every day 

and not take a single one of them for granted. 

“We are always telling Miller about sister Sulley,” Laura says. 

“We will forever celebrate her.” 



MOST MOMS UNDERSTAND THE FEELING OF 

ENTANGLEMENT ... of being so wrapped up in a child 

that sometimes it’s not clear where mom ends and that 

child begins. Award-winning artist Lauren Frances 

Evans doesn’t just get it—she created an entire art 

exhibit centered on that concept. 

Her recent exhibit “Wrapped Up, Tied Up, Tangled 

Up” is a fascinating look at motherhood. It was 

Lauren’s first solo show since giving birth to her daughter, 

who is now almost 3. The show featured collages

TheArt of 

Motherhood 


and a video installation as well as sculptures 

featuring umbilical cords and belly buttons. Lauren 

used a wide range of materials—including lycra 

fabric, cardboard, styrofoam, and fiberglass resin— 

in her artwork. 

The exhibit’s title is a nod to a Sunday School 

song Lauren remembers from her childhood in 

Atlanta. A distorted version of the song is actually 

featured in the “otherworldly” video of her undulating 

pregnant belly in the exhibit. 

“This work has been brewing since before my 

daughter was born,” she says, “and this show felt 

like a tangible way to share my ideas.” 

Lauren, an assistant professor of art at Samford 

University, moved to Birmingham from Iowa last 

summer with her husband Stephen Evans (also an 

artist and a part-time professor at UAB and Samford) 

and daughter Agnes. 

With a husband who helps with preschool pickups 

and drop-offs and does much of the cooking, Lauren 



enjoys a good balance. She loves working with 

her students, and thanks to the structure of the 

school setting, she says, her artwork has flourished. 

She also loves her time with Agnes—the 

couple’s “hilarious, inquisitive, and spunky” 

almost-3-year-old. 

The little girl identifies with her mom’s work, 

Lauren says, and recognizes she’s part of it. Upon 

seeing the banner outside the art gallery, which 

featured an image of Lauren’s pregnant belly, 

Agnes would squeal, “That’s me in there!” 

For Lauren, motherhood is both a passion and 

an inspiration. After ordering herself a piece of 

jewelry made from breastmilk, she decided to 

dabble with creating art using her freezer stash. 

(It’s not easy, she admits.) She’s also trying to 

decide how to use her placenta, which remains 

in the freezer. She made her daughter Agnes a 

soft sculpture of an umbilical cord that she keeps 

tucked in bed with her. 

Growing up, Lauren made good grades and, 

though she loved art, she decided she should 

study business. “You’ll end up majoring in art,” 

her high school sculpture teacher told her. The 

prediction was half true: Lauren double-majored 

in business administration and studio art. 

During college, Lauren considered all her 

options: Go into fashion design? Try cosmetology 

school and open a hair salon? She knew she 

needed a creative outlet. During her junior year, 

a professor suggested graduate school, and Lauren 

went on to earn an MFA. Upon graduation, she 

was eager to teach. However, in the competitive 

academic job market, she wasn’t sure what she 

would do if she couldn’t find work: Babysit? 

Work at a clothing store? 

And then it happened: She accepted she was 

meant to be an artist. “Deep down, looking back, 

maybe I always knew,” Lauren says. “I just didn’t 

see it as an option for a career back then.” She 

loves teaching, and also loves the fact that her 

career in higher education actually fosters her 

work as an artist. 

While Lauren was a bit nervous about launching 

the progressive motherhood-related exhibit— 

her first show since moving to Alabama— 

she found the positive responses she received 

heartening. “I think the show was a good vehicle 

for discussing these things,” Lauren says. “I’m 

really grateful.” 

The show featured 

collages and a 

video installation as well as 

sculptures featuring 

umbilical cords 

and belly buttons. 

Lauren used a wide 

range of materials— 

including lycra 

fabric, cardboard, 

styrofoam, and fiberglass 

resin—in her artwork. 


“This work has 

been brewing 

since before 

my daughter was 

born and this 

show felt 

like a tangible 

way to share 

my ideas.” 

Lauren’s 

Upcoming Shows 

In April/May, Lauren will 

participate in ArtFields, a huge 

event in Lake City, SC. In May, 

she’ll be in a group show in 

Los Angeles called Unfinished 

Business, which is a show of 

works by mother/artists. Next 

fall, she’ll hold a solo exhibition 

at the University of North 

Carolina at Greensboro. 

To learn more about 

Lauren’s work, visit 

laurenfrancesevans.com. 


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“KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD” the famous bumper stickers 

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This Texas city is lively and hip and fun and eccentric— 

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kind of vacation? Good news: You can now hop on a 

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This resort is so much more than a hotel. Nestled 

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Colorado river, 30 miles outside of Austin, is a 

real-life getaway for your family. You can ride horses 

(ponies for the little ones!), hike in McKinney 

Roughs Nature Park, or splash around in Crooked 

River Water Park and pool. 

Every day brings new fun and family activities. 

Pose for pictures during a Hooves and Horns animal 

mascot meet-and-greet (spoiler alert: the mascots 

are adorable Texas longhorns, miniature horses, and 

alpacas.) Play games in the video arcade. Borrow 

(for free!) a couple of bikes to take a ride. Bigger 

kids can try their hand at archery, rockwall climbing, 

ziplining. 

And after a busy day, relax around the bonfire 

and enjoy some some tasty s’mores—as 

many as you want!—and an outdoor 

movie (weather permitting). Many of 

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If you want to stay closer to Austin itself, the Omni 

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revitalized poolscape, featuring three outdoor resort 

pools as well as an indoor pool in the fitness center. 

You can also enjoy a family movie together or check 

out some of the on-site activities tailored to families. 

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The Thinkery 

What to do 

THE THINKERY 

www.thinkeryaustin.org 

Sure, you’ve been to children’s museums. But 

Austin’s Thinkery is really something special. 

The exhibits are fun and innovative—featuring 

hands-on water stations, a light lab, and pretend 

play areas—and there’s a neat outdoor playground. 

To beat the crowds, visit after 1:30 p.m. on weekdays, 

after school groups have left. Bonus: The 

Thinkery is within easy walking distance of Mueller 

Lake Park, lots of terrific restaurants, and more. 

LADY BIRD JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER 

www.wildflower.org 

“Aww, do we really have to go look at flowers?” the 

kids might ask. No, kids—there’s so much more to 

it! Sure, you’ll see plenty of gorgeous wildflowers (so 

bring the camera). But you can also climb the spiral 

staircase to the top of the castle-like Observation 

Tower, swing under the Cathedral Oaks in the 

Arboretum, and explore the Family Garden 

(complete with a shrub maze, giant stumps to climb, 

and a pretty waterfall to enjoy). Need a breather? 

Visit the Little House to relax while the kids play, 

create art, and dig and sift in the courtyard. 

ZILKER PARK 

www.zilkerpark.org 

Arguably Austin’s favorite park, this 358-acre familyfriendly 

gem has something for everyone. First up: 

Head to the playground, which features an antique 

firetruck that aspiring firefighters will enjoy “driving.” 

Take a 25-minute ride on the Zilker Zephyr Miniature 

train ($3 for adults and $2 for children; cash only). 

Love to swim? The Barton Springs Pool, which covers 


Zilker Park 

a whopping 3 acres, stays warm enough for 

year-round swimming thanks to underground 

springs ($4 for children 1 to 11, $5 for kids 12 to 

17, and $9 for adults). The park is also home to 

the Austin Nature and Science Center, the Zilker 

Botanical Gardens, and the Zilker Hillside Theater. 

MT. PLAYMORE 

www.mtplaymore.com 

When the kids really need to get out some energy, 

Mt. Playmore is the place to be. Plus, at the 

enormous playscape (we’re talking 3,000 square 

feet!), grown-ups are allowed to climb and play 

right along with the kids. (However, if they’d 

rather play independently, you can relax in the 

seating area and keep an eye on them instead.) 

There’s also a 1,400-square-foot toddler area filled 

with age-appropriate toys and activities. 

Pick up an ATX pass 

If you really want to explore what Austin has to offer, consider 

purchasing a three-day ATX Pass. This ticket offers more than 

20 tours and activities, at a savings of more than 45 percent. All 

for a single fee, you can visit a museum, take a boat cruise, and 

enjoy various tours via bus, by foot, or even by bike, scooter, or 

segway. 

Once you purchase the pass, you receive a link so you can 

book your preferred tours and activities. You can enjoy as many 

activities as you’d like as long as the times don’t overlap and 

you don’t do each one more than once. Visit atxpass.oncethere. 

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Family Event Picks 

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MAGIC CITY ART CONNECTION 

APRIL 26-28 • LINN PARK 

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 10 A.M. – 6 P.M. • SUNDAY 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. 

$10 ADULTS/ONE DAY; $15 ADULTS/3 DAY; KIDS 15 & UNDER FREE 

CORKS & CHEFS TICKETS---$40 EARLY BIRD/$45 IN ADVANCE/$50 AT DOOR 

(INCLUDES FESTIVAL ADMISSION) 

The 36th Annual Magic City Art Connection returns for a full weekend of art, music, kid’s events, and wonderful 

food. The Magic City Art Connection spotlights 200 artists both locally and nationally. From paintings, jewelry, 

photography, furniture and more, there will be art for everyone to enjoy. The popular Corks & Chefs event offers 

bites and beverages from the city’s most talented purveyors. 

For young artists, the Imagination Festival offers full art immersion with interactive workshops in art, 

music, theatre, dance, and movement. This year’s workshops will feature different art projects made from recycled 

materials, sculptures, and more! The Imagine That Parades will occur at different times throughout the weekend 

for children to show off their art. There will also be two stages with live music and performances---the Backyard 

Production Stage will showcase a variety of talent from dancers to drummers to storytelling. For more details visit 

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by opening ceremonies at 8:30 a.m. For kids ages 1-10, the Superhero 

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4CELEBRATE HOOVER DAY 

APRIL 27 

VETERANS PARK ON VALLEYDALE 

11 A.M. – 3 P.M. 

FREE 

The city of Hoover’s annual citywide celebration 

draws more than 10,000 residents of all ages to 

Veterans Park for a day of fun. The celebration 

includes live entertainment, a kids’ zone with inflatables 

and games, carnival rides, a petting zoo, and so 

much more! Parking will be available at Spain Park 

High School with complimentary shuttles to the park. 

5VULCAN’S 115TH BIRTHDAY BASH 

VULCAN PARK & MUSEUM 

JUNE 2 

12 – 4 P.M. 

ADULTS $8, CHILDREN $6 

FREE FOR MEMBERS AND 

CHILDREN 4 AND UNDER 

Vulcan Park & Museum is set to celebrate Vulcan – the 

world’s largest cast-iron statue – on his 115th birthday. 

There will be activities for the whole family to enjoy in 

celebration of the big guy’s day. Admission will include 

all activities mentioned, entrance into the Vulcan Center 

Museum, Vulcan’s Observation Tower, and entrance 

into the Linn-Henley Gallery. For more information go 

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