“The biggest change for me as a mom was realizing I needed to put someone else before me. Now the hardest part about the empty nest is learning to put myself first. I know that I have raised my sons to be big, strong, independent men who love God, themselves and care for others. I have to learn to let them have space and learn without me.” KnowsMenFirstsBigsCareStrongRealizingSpaceSonMomNeededEmptyIndependentRaisedHardestGod LoveMy SonNestsStrong IndependentEmpty Nest Author:Kim Alexis
“I gave birth to my first son in April 1986. I thought it would be a good goal to get back in shape after having a baby if I ran the New York City Marathon. I ran in it November 1986. I had just shot the 'Sports Illustrated' swimsuit issue, so I was in great shape.” IfsFirstsWould BeSportsGoalCitiesIssuesNew YorkSonBabyBirthShapesShotsRanGet BackNew York CityMarathonAprilNovemberHaving A BabySports IllustratedSwimsuitsGood Goal Author:Kim Alexis
“I really discovered I had thyroid disease by accident. My son was having some health concerns, and as I filled out his patient history I noticed I had a lot of similar symptoms. I mentioned it to the doctor, and he ran blood work and finally an ultrasound of my thyroid.” BloodSonDiseaseConcernDoctorsFilledPatientAccidentsRanMy SonSymptomsThyroidUltrasoundsFilled Out Author:Kim Alexis