Katie Nyberg
I am married to my high school sweetheart, Wes, and we have two energetic boys who are active in hockey, cross country, choirs, bands, and track. Our family loves to explore Des Moines, travel around the country, and do anything sports related together!
I own a birth and postpartum doula agency called The Iowa Baby Ladies that supports families in Central Iowa. We love serving mothers in our area as they grow, birth, and mother their babies with confidence!
A Guide for Kids Using Public Bathrooms Alone
As moms, we tend to worry about what dangers our kids might face each day. One of my biggest daily struggles as a mom is sending my kids--specifically my two boys--into public bathrooms by themselves.
My...
How to Make the Most of Doctor Visits
It seems like one of the main roles of mothers today is taking kids to doctors visits. Whether it's the pediatrician or the dentist or the chiropractor, we often find ourselves in situations where we are...
Tips for Planning a Couples Getaway (with Photos!)
Every year, a group of six (or more) of our friends travel together on a Couples Weekend Getaway. We’ve traveled internationally and to more regional places like Minnesota and Illinois.
Here are a few of...
3 Tips for Clothes Shopping with Amazon Prime
Last spring I was desperate for a solid, royal blue shirt for a work event. I shopped at all the local boutiques that I love and then checked out the mall. I was really hoping...
3 Surprising Things I Learned When I Quit My Career
Did you know that 67% of adults are in a career they don’t like?
I was beginning to approach that stage of my career as a fifth grade teacher. I always thought I’d retire an elementary...
Our Big Disney World Vacation Reveal–and the Very Disappointing Reaction!
Here’s the story of our big Disney World vacation reveal… and how it ended in a big disappointment.
The Back Story
Let me begin with some background. On Christmas morning, my dad secretly asked me to share...
5 Quick Tips to End Sibling Fighting
I would love to tell you that my kids never fight and are always kind to each other, but I would be a total “liar, liar, pants on fire”! Whether it’s sibling arguments over Netflix or what...
Feeling Lonely in Mesh Underwear: My First Weeks as a New Mom
I vividly remember the first months of motherhood being so lonely for me. My son was born in late December, my husband wasn't able to take any time off work, and I had no...
How I Date My Husband — At Home and Cheap!
Marriage isn’t always easy. My husband and I have been together almost 20 years and married for 13 of those. We got into a major rut a few years ago. We were focused completely...
Meet Katie Nyberg
Hello! My name is Katie Nyberg, and I am so excited to have the opportunity to join the Des Moines Moms Blog writing team! Here is a little bit about my family and me.
I...