15 Inspirational Quotes for New Parents
I wanted to find some quotes that gave a little inspiration on the whole parenting journey – even though I think “Shit Happens” pretty…
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What you Need to Know About Newborns
A doctor told a very good friend of mine that the first three months of a newborn’s life is like a fourth trimester. He…
Best Advice for New Parents
My great-grandmother always said “babies need air” – meaning that they should go outside every day. I’m not sure if there is any science…
Easiest Births Ever
Some of you may be a little scared, okay terrified of giving birth. Everyone loves to tell you about horrible births, so I thought…
I Packed Up the Pump – For Both of Us
I packed up the pump. Well, pumps, because I’ve tried everything to build my supply. But they are packed up, along with all of…
New Mom Guilt: Why You’re Not Failing as a Mother
I’ve gotten a lot of emails from women saying they feel overwhelmed by motherhood. Not in a dangerous way, just in an “I totally…
Babies are Hard and Toddlers are Awesome!
Some people will say that young babies are easier than toddlers because they stay where you put them down and you don’t have to…
No Really, Don’t Worry About Your Velcro Baby
An English mum is going mega viral with her extremely relatable, and pleasantly glass-half-full attitude about Velcro babies, and what she calls “contact naps.”…
10 Great Things About Being Pregnant
Okay now I know that some of these don’t always apply – we’ve all met that dick that doesn’t care if you’re pregnant and…
19 Reasons You’re Crushing this Parenthood Thing
Being a parent comes with loads of doubts. We’ve all wondered if we were doing things right, and felt like giant failures when something…
5 Skills You Can Look Forward to Gaining as a New Parent
“I’ll be really quick,” my friend says to us as she steps into a shower stall. It’s the peak of summer at a family…
Good For You – Less Mom Shaming, More Support
Let’s face it. Being a mom is quite possibly one of the hardest jobs on the planet. To the women whose gigs consist of…
Why All Moms Need a “Twin Pass”
“I’m the mother of twin toddlers” is a phrase I often use when writing. It’s a true statement, but it’s also the ultimate parenting…
Giving Up Control During Pregnancy
Real talk: I’m a control freak. And I don’t mean that in a cute, perfectionist kind of way. I mean it in an ugly-crying-while-desperately-clutching-my-planner…
Monkey Baby
I was watching a documentary about monkeys a while ago. It followed a troop of monkeys where the dominant female would try to steal the…
Why I Freed My Nipple
I loved breastfeeding my children. I know that a lot of women love it but what I don’t understand is the arguments for…
5 Little Words
My pregnancy was far from picture perfect. I’ve written before about the struggle to conceive and touched briefly on the laundry list of pregnancy-related…
10 Thoughts of Encouragement if You’re Struggling with Breastfeeding
I got 99 problems and breastfeeding is the reason for 98 of them. Before I begin, let me say, I am a firm believer…
Returning to Work after Having a Baby – the Truth About the 5th Trimester
After nearly four months of maternity leave, I returned to work on a Wednesday in April. To my surprise, I was welcomed by a decorated…
Breastfeeding Struggles & Finding Elizabeth
“I need help,” I blurted out. “I don’t know what I am doing wrong but I can’t carry on for much longer….” I indicated towards…