I remember the early days: lack of sleep, endless pumping, and constant bottle washing. I remember looking at her in amazement. Yet, in the same breath I would feel like eighteen years seems a bit intense. That weird feeling...
When it comes to songs for babies to sleep to, there's no rule that says you have to stick to classic lullabies. Music has always been part of my kids' bedtime routine, but I've never been one to stay...
People have all sorts of opinions on giving your baby a name.
Some believe announcing the name when the baby is born is most appropriate. Others start using the name as soon as gender is determined. Some keep a secret...
I wish I had this list of breastfeeding essentials when I started nursing.
Please let me start by saying, I believe fed is best. Babies and mamas alike need to be happy, so whether its formula or breastmilk, pumping or...
In the still of the night, I held you. I did not relish the moment.
At first, I held you with anger in my heart. I thought only of myself: of the sleep I was missing, of the other babies...
Before I had my son, I never dreamed that anything would be less than perfect with my newborn baby. But, even at a few days old, I knew something was wrong just by looking at him.
He never turned his...
Having a baby changes things...especially your sleep. Everyone says you will be tired. But, honestly, I feel like no one really took the time to expound on exactly what I would experience. Exhaustion and tired are not accurate descriptors....
I was shamed for formula feeding only one time.
It was a couple of weeks after the birth of my daughter, and some visiting relatives had stopped by to see the baby. When she started to cry, a well-meaning in-law...
I started a new business with a new baby.
I quit my job while I was pregnant. There were multiple parts to the puzzle that would lead to my departure. Two game changers that gave me the confidence that I...
No one told me motherhood could be so lonely at times.
While I was still pregnant, I had a vision of what motherhood would be and I couldn’t wait until my son was born. It was so easy to be...
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