The Two-Child Juggle Struggle is Real
I’m just going to throw this out there right off the bat: I have no idea what I’m doing.
Greetings From Night Feeding Hell!
…where I’m sure my newborn has it out for me.
What the AAP Recommends for Sleep vs. What Real Parents Do
In 1992, a lot changed for the health and life expectancy of newborn babies. That was the year that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), in an attempt to lower the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), began recommending that parents put their babies to bed on their backs, instead of their stomachs. This…
This is Life Postpartum
When I had my first son, born via C-section over two years ago, my husband and I were so shell-shocked by the sleep deprivation and his unbearable colic that we basically sleepwalked through four and a half months, barely hanging on. Recovery was extremely difficult, but I’m not sure how aware of it I was.…
Preparing for Babypocalypse
(Image courtesy of Shutterstock, via PJ Media) My husband and I were caught like deer in headlights. We knew that bringing home a newborn wouldn’t be easy. But we had no clue just how much it would turn our worlds upside down. When we first arrived home from the hospital, Jake slept peacefully in his…
‘Realistic’ Stages of Pregnancy List Totally Nails It
(Image courtesy of Shutterstock via PJ Media) Pregnancy is a beautiful, wondrous time for a woman. No matter how many children you’ve had, hearing that heartbeat for the first time or feeling those little kicks never get old. It’s incredible. But let’s face it: your body is rapidly changing (as are your hormones). Your little…
3 Ways to Mentally Prepare Yourself for Life with a Newborn
(Image courtesy of Shutterstock, via PJ Media) Those first few months of my first son’s life are a bit foggy. Even though it was only two years ago, I have had to really think to try to remember some of the nitty-gritty details. It’s amazing how much sleep deprivation can affect your ability to form…
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…
New Year’s Eve Alternatives for Parents Who Want to Stay In
(Image courtesy of Shutterstock via PJ Media) Having a baby at any time of the year is challenging, to say the least. But it can be especially so around the holidays. Holiday parties and gatherings (some of which you want to attend, others not so much) seem non-stop as your calorie intake rivals the number…
