During my first pregnancy, I was nervous about what would happen to my body and how painful labor would actually be. You could say that I had some first-time jitters about the whole experience and so my mother suggested that I hire a doula. I had no idea what a doula was at the time […]
I was in another country when I gave birth 11 years ago to my first child. To be honest, we were unprepared for my delivery. I was overconfident and I really thought that I would have no trouble giving birth. It turned out to be anything but easy. After hours of complications I was told […]
Yes, I have a “geriatric uterus,” but here’s the thing: It’s not the end of the world.
#3. Protecting the bump from toddler attacks is a full-time job.
Because here’s the thing: There’s a lot more to this scan than finding out your baby’s gender.
Even though I know this gender-focused comment is not ill-intentioned, it’s really starting to irritate me.
So, you just had the best baby shower ever … and now you’re knee deep in cute stationary, wondering about the finer points of baby shower thank you wording. We’ve all had to write thank you notes, but there’s something extra special about thanking a friend or family member for choosing a thoughtful gift for your baby-to-be. […]
I was 16 when I became pregnant unexpectedly, and it was one of the most difficult times in my life.
Before I got pregnant I fully intended to work through my pregnancy, take a short maternity leave then head back to work. I enjoyed my job and they gave flexibility to my coworkers who were working moms. It was a seemingly ideal situation. We had also recently become owners of a great home with a […]
When mamas to be go into nesting node, organizing becomes instinctual! High on your priority list should be packing your hospital bag…but don’t leave it ’til the last minute! By 36 weeks you should focus on what you need for yourself and the new baby. I recommend using your rolling carry on luggage. It will […]
About to have a C? Get a sense of what your belly will look like afterwards with these real-mom photos.
Because there’s too much vague bullsh*t out there that doesn’t prepare you for what’s about to go down.
