Katie Nyberg
I am married to my high school sweetheart, Wes, and we have two energetic elementary aged boys. We love to explore Des Moines, travel around the country, and do anything sports related together! I own my own birth & postpartum doula business, The Iowa Baby Lady, and love serving mothers in our area as they grow, birth, and mother their babies with confidence!
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...