Digging My Heels In and Floating: A Look at 2016
There were times when I would lie awake in bed in the middle of the night, thanks to my pregnancy-induced insomnia, and I would ask myself what the hell I was thinking.
8 Things I Learned About a C-Section the Hard Way
At 34 weeks it was clear that a C-section would be the only way my first-born son would arrive in this world. My baby, who had been in a breech presentation for over a month, was “stuck,” as the doctor put it. He was wedged into place, and most likely had the umbilical cord wrapped…
How I Overestimated My Pregnant Body’s Ability to Handle a Toddler
(Image courtesy of Shutterstock via PJ Media) Going into my second pregnancy, I underestimated a lot. I knew that having a toddler while pregnant would be tough. I remembered the intense fatigue from the first time around, the feeling sick or weak, and the heavy belly toward the end. And I knew that dealing with…
Our Last Months As a Family of Three
(Image courtesy of kidsandcowbells) Our second baby (due in a few months) will be a wonderful addition to our family. But my husband and I have definitely come to enjoy our toddler (and our current life) in so many ways that will certainly change when his baby brother is born. Here are some things that…
I Was Sure My First Baby Would Be My Last, But Then Something Changed All That
(Image courtesy of Shutterstock, via PJ Media) Being pregnant, giving birth, and dealing with those first few newborn months can be nothing short of torturous. If you had an idyllic pregnancy, maybe your delivery was a nightmare. No problems with delivery? You might have been blessed with the world’s most colicky child. While welcoming your…
