YOU ARE A GOOD MOM. Whether you breastfeed or bottlefeed. Whether you get an epidural or go natural. Whether you cloth diaper or disposable diaper. Whether you use organic baby food or non-organic baby food. Whether you co-sleep or sleep separate. Whether your baby has a schedule or no schedule. Whether you choose a unique […]
Finally! After 9 months of gestation, discomfort, an ever expanding belly, and cravings, you have finally crossed the delivery hurdle and are standing past the finish line… with a brand new baby in your arms. And then the question hits you like a freight train… WHAT NOW? Yes, you have motherly instincts that will help […]
This is supposed to be one of the happiest things of my life, so why don’t I feel that way? What is wrong with me? Having a child can be one of the most beautiful experiences, an experience most mothers will state is one of the best in their life and because of that, mothers […]
We live in a challenging time, constantly plagued by social media, ideas from pinterest, and the need to constantly be out-doing one another in creativity and craftiness- and pregnancy announcements are no exception! Besides competing to come up with the most clever announcement though, is the actual excitement of being pregnant! Of course you are […]
Ever since my own personal struggle with postpartum depression, I am determined to create awareness about how serious of an issue it is and how surprisingly common it is in new mothers. One of the biggest concerns is that not enough people know or understand what postpartum depression is or what symptoms to look for. […]
You’re Pregnant. Honest to goodness, positive line on a stick, you have a little body growing inside of you. The vast range of emotions you feel when you find out your pregnant cannot be prepared for, but one thing is for sure, you had better start preparing now for that little bundle because nine months […]
This time of year I always start to go a little crazy with all the gift shopping. Maybe it is because I am crazy, but I really like to get gifts for people that are thoughtful or that they will actually like and want, rather than just the same old stuff. Sometimes though, you just […]
So many things run through your mind when you first find out your pregnant. Disbelief, excitement, fear, joy, panic… teh emotions are endless and can consume you. Following those emotions come so many decisions. How you want your pregnancy to go, what kind of birthing process you will have, breastfeed or formula-feed, right down to […]
One of the most amazing bonding activities you can have with your baby is your feeding relationship. Whether you breastfeed or bottle-feed, meal time for baby can be an incredible experience. I am very PRO breastfeeding, there are so many benefits for both mom and baby that I highly recommend it to any mom currently […]
“Ok, sit really, really still, baby. Can you show mommy how still you can sit?” Her big black eyes look up at me and she sweetly smiles. “I sit still,” she says as she very pointedly makes an effort to not move a muscle while she sits on the bathroom counter, little legs dangling off […]