Tag: new mom
What to Put in Baby’s First Easter Basket
Spring is upon us, and with Spring comes the hopping Easter Bunny! While your little one may not yet be hopping, receiving their very...
8 Things I Don’t Do Since Becoming a Mom (and 1...
It goes without saying that having a baby changes your life. Sure, you can say things won't be different - that you'll still get...
Nobody Told Me About Mesh Panties
I prepared for the birth of my son as though it was a college final. I studied for nine months. I read every book,...
I Didn’t Love My Baby Right Away
"From the moment I laid eyes on my child, I was in love."
This is said by many parents, and therefore is also the feeling...
First-Time Mom Body Guard
When I was a first-time mom in 2014, I joined Baby Center — do you remember that app? I was asking strangers for their...
To My Son on Your Six-Month Birthday
I remember the day you were born so clearly. It was only six months ago, but I know without a doubt that I will...
Can We Stop Looking Down on First-Time Moms?
Many of us mothers, before having our first child, do a bunch of research: we research the best products to use for our babies....
Why You Need A Postpartum Doula
Postpartum doulas are so incredibly awesome.
That is not an exaggeration.
Unfortunately for me, this is one of those things I did not figure out until...
Slow and Steady: Finding Confidence in Motherhood
If you’re a new mom, you’ve probably heard that those first months of motherhood are hard. That you’ll be in survival mode until the...
Breastfeeding from Birth to Beyond
It is important that each family has an individualized breastfeeding plan of care that works, not just during their hospital stay, but when they...
5 Things That Are NOT Worth Worrying About During Pregnancy
Pregnancy and worrying.
The two almost simultaneously go hand in hand, am I right mamas?
From the moment you find out you're expecting, there's an endless...
Pregnancy, Birth, Breastfeeding, Repeat: Four Babies in Eight Years
On February 8th of this year, my youngest child turned 2.
That night, after a full day of birthday fun, we made one last stop...
Postpartum Planning: A Plan for the Fourth Trimester
There are baby registries, baby showers, birth plans, and the list goes on, all to prepare for the birth of your baby. How many...
Breastmilk Pumping and Storage Hacks
I just headed back to work full time at the beginning of December. In addition to the normal stress and anxiety that comes with...
The Mother I Was Before Children
My three year old, Greer, emerged from the womb a great sleeper. A terrible nurser, a grumpy waker, but a great sleeper. She slept...