Mirror mirror on the wall…new moms are prettiest of them all. After nine months of solid wait your baby has finally arrived in your life. You are absolutely smitten by those chubby cheeks, tiny hands and toes. Those cute as button eyes and your rather long wait, to catch first glimpse of your baby’s smile.… →
Postpartum
Raising 2 Kids with a Wide Age Gap : How to Make it Work
What’s the ideal age space between two babies? This is a question I never really asked myself because I wanted to enjoy every single moment with my daughter. All my friends were planning their second baby by the time the first was going to pre-school. I couldn’t settle myself to this common idea of a… →
How to Find Time to Take Care of Yourself with a New Baby
Have you ever wondered, how the HECK am I supposed to find the time to take care of myself when I have a baby who demands ALL of my attention? Am I being selfish for wanting to feel good about myself again after I’ve had a baby? Believe me, I can totally relate to these… →
Breastfeeding vs Bottle Feeding – My Personal Experience
Breastfeeding vs bottle feeding (or formula feeding) is such a hot topic. Why do you care how I feed my kid? I am not feeding your kid! But, as a first time mom, you are bombarded with so many ways to help your newborn. Everything from when to introduce solids to vaccinations to having a… →
12 Things You Didn’t Know About Being a First Time Mom at 40
I was so happy when I finally got pregnant, even though I was 40-years-old. You can read all kinds of articles or blog posts about how risky it is, but I’m sharing my story, the mostly good and a little bad.
7 Things I Wish I Had Known After the Birth of My Twins
So you’re in the doctor’s room, being poked and prodded in a most undignified way. I guess you have to accept that it’s par for the course when you’re pregnant. All your dignity goes out the window. But finally the grainy image appears on the screen and you feel all gooey because you see your… →
10 Things to do When Your BFF Becomes a New Mom
So your BFF is becoming a new mom! Whether you are a mom or not, you might be wondering what you can do to help. Becoming a mom for the first time is one of the most life-changing events. No amount of organizing or cleaning can really prepare you for how life is about to… →
How to Support Your Husband as a New Dad
Okay mamas! You have done the hardest job of all. You delivered a precious baby after carrying for 10 whole months. You’ve endured morning sickness, night sweats, and heartburn. You haven’t had a good night’s sleep, a shower, or a good meal in DAYS! You have put all of your energy into taking care of… →
How to Support Your Wife as a New Mom
Motherhood. It seemed so easy, until I became a mom. I walked into the hospital with grand ideas about what motherhood would be like, but when I came out (with my new baby), it was like everything had shifted. I was no longer the same person. It was like I had to learn how to… →
Pumping at Work: 10 Simple Tips to Make Your Experience Easier + Printable
Are you a nursing mama who is heading back to work after maternity leave? Are you wondering how you will have the time and feeling overwhelmed by the thought of pumping at work? I know that feeling well and want to help! I have tried many things to save time and increase productivity while pumping.… →