There are a lot of things to be excited about when you get pregnant: Seeing your first ultrasound, hearing the heartbeat, choosing a baby name, feeling the baby kick. But being pregnant also, unfortunately, means that your body becomes...
I recently turned 40, and of course, I immediately freaked out that my eggs were getting older — perhaps deteriorating even as I write this blog. I was never truly convinced that I wanted a second child – I’m still...
Congrats, Mama! You have a new bundle of joy on the way, and you can't wait to watch your child become a big brother or sister. Brace yourself: Nothing can prepare you for the moment your oldest child meets...
With about a month to go in my pregnancy, my husband and I still can’t agree on a name for the baby. We must text each other several times a day with names we’ve come across or one someone...
Nine months sounds like a long time, but it can be a whirlwind for pregnant women preparing for the day when their baby boy or girl arrives. In the days that follow, new mothers will learn how to change...
Preparing for a baby is an exciting and special time. It is also overwhelming. I know that shopping for baby products can just reduce a hormonal mama-to-be to tears – there is so much stuff and so many brands...
My last C-section was seven years ago. I honestly don't remember much about it — I recall my son's first cry and the moment I met him, but the whole procedure and the days following are a blur. I guess...
Growing up, I had heard of March of Dimes and my family always contributed when the envelope with the dime arrived in the mail. Little did I know that in 2011, my life would change in a way that put...
As I write this, my son is turning 5. I’m not quite sure how to sum it up, but having a son has exceeded what I ever thought it would be. If you know me at all, I am...
While I spend time preparing the house, my car and myself for this baby’s arrival my husband and I have made a conscious effort to also prepare my daughter.
Pregnancy is a time of tremendous change and growth — not just for your ever-expanding belly and pant size. A lot is going on when it comes to your overall health, even your bone health (although you likely haven’t...
I like to consider myself as somewhat of a veteran to the world of baby products and services now that my oldest is about to turn four. It's an overwhelming task to register for baby supplies or even know...