Calli Adamson Bakken
Calli came to Fargo/Moorhead to attend Concordia College and loved the area so much she never left. Her and her college sweetheart, Andrew, married in 2016 and welcomed their first child, Laszlo, into the world January of 2020. She feels as though she's spent her entire adult life preparing to be a parent and is excited to finally start that journey.
Calli is excited to share her experience as a mother and also her passion for our community. She believes it's important to cultivate and support the type of place you want to live in order for that place to be a reality. For her, that means volunteering with Hope Blooms, supporting local music, events, and businesses, and spreading the word about how great our community is.
In her personal time, Calli loves walking her two West Highland White Terriers, F. Scott and Zelda, dreaming up a new craft or home improvement project, playing banjo, and just hanging out at home enjoying her family.
Keeping the Park Safe for Kids with Food Allergies
I want to be the first to raise my hand and admit I thought very little about kids with food allergies, or inclusivity of the food allergy community, before I was thrown into it...
My Child Has a Food Allergy, Now What?
A child's food allergy diagnosis is a lot to process. And it can be a huge adjustment for the whole family. Depending on how you learned about the allergy or allergies, the diagnosis may...
Life with an Infant & Food Allergies: 5 Things to Be Thankful For
As a breastfeeding mom who no longer night feeds, but continues to pump, I have a lot of time to think and reflect on life with an infant with food allergies... at about 2...
When Breastfeeding Isn’t Easy: A Letter to New Moms
Dear New Moms,
You're tired, infatuated, emotional, and so loved. The little person that you grew from a tiny cell has already given you glimpses of personality, and is now a breathing and all-consuming being...
Birth Playlist: My Secret to Staying Calm During Pregnancy
In 1965 my parents met when my mom auditioned to be in my dad's band. I grew up watching my brothers play basement punk shows (shout out to H's Cellar in Grafton!), I played...
Why Isn’t a Healthy Baby Enough: Coping With Vanishing Twin Syndrome
Warning: This article discusses child loss and may be difficult for some to read.
The time between a first (or fifth) positive pregnancy test and the first prenatal visit is a whirlwind. After the initial...
Maternity Leave: 6 Tips for Taking Care of You
I decided at 35 weeks pregnant that I wanted to write about ways to care for yourself while on maternity leave. This little guy's comedic timing proved impeccable, so here I am I trying...
When the Wait is Over: Feeling Empowered By Your Birth Expectations
I've been a mom for exactly four days. With Laszlo coming quickly, eight days past his due date, it's still a bit surreal that my wait is over and I'm finally getting acquainted with...