I very vividly remember my 36 week prenatal visit. My swollen ankles were propped up on my midwife’s chair while my pudgy hands clutched my three—yes, three—page birth plan. I wanted an all-natural birth. No meds, lavender diffuser, yoga music,…
Whether you’re a new or veteran stay-at-home mom, sometimes the daily grind can get downright discouraging. Your kids are ungrateful, the messes are unending, and despite his best intentions, your husband’s lack of understanding leaves you lonely and underappreciated. Sometimes…
Back pain and pregnancy seem to go together like peas and carrots. It can ruin your sleep, make your third trimester a living hell, and can completely diminish your whole prenatal experience. As I’m updating this post, I’m actually pregnant…
Written by a mom of two breech babies, this post answers the question: what is a breech baby and shares other facts you need to know. If you’re reading this post, you’ve either been told by your provider that your…
When I found out that my baby was breech at 36 weeks, the doctor laid three options out for me: figure out a way to turn my baby naturally, schedule a c-section, or undergo an external cephalic version (ECV). I…
My three-year-old won’t let my husband get her ready for bed. You know, that fun phase when your toddler prefers one parent? Only I will do. Cute, right? You may be imagining some mommy-and-me cuddles, footie pajamas snuggled into the…
One of the best things about parenting a toddler is that they can find wonder in the simplest of things. Take a neighborhood walk, for example. Kids are thrilled by the possibilities—what will they find? Who will they see? Where…
Without a doubt, there is no word primed and ready to set off your toddler’s fuse faster than the word “no.” Who knew two letters could be so eruptive? Don’t fret, though—we’re here to diffuse the situation (and hopefully avoid…
I remember when I told my dad that I landed my full-time position as a designer. It paid almost double my first job, and it was salaried. I had never seen him so proud. A year and a half later, when…
When I became pregnant with my second daughter, I knew I had to throw some sort of party to celebrate her arrival. That’s when I discovered the magic of baby sprinkles. It was so much fun. I highly recommend it!…