Reading to your little one about becoming a big brother or big sister is a great way to initiate conversation, ease anxiety and create a positive picture of what this big change will mean for them. I found that a surprising number of sibling books out there are very negative in their tone and highlight the negatives of having a new baby – from smelly diapers and too much crying to bigger issues like jealousy and feeling replaced. I wanted…
It’s TIME to pack my hospital bag! I’m 38 weeks pregnant, and even though my OB says my cervix is closed for business and no where near letting this bambino wiggle it’s way outta my belly…it’s time to at…
Today is my birthday. I turn 34 (I think…I stopped counting a long time ago and my math skills are a little suspect.) I have accepted that I am officially old, or at least too old to be cool…
I have a confession. I don’t love being pregnant. There are some women that LOVE being preggers. They love their growing bellies and softening bodies. They love feeling womanly and whatever. I hear almost daily about how they envy…
Tomorrow morning I have the dreaded glucose test to make sure I don’t have gestational diabetes. It’s a rite of passage every pregnant woman comes to know well. Whether you pass or fail, one thing holds true…it is a…
So you’re pregnant. Congratulations! Now what?! I’m going to let you in on a little secret…it’s not called labor because it’s relaxing. Carrying 25-35 (or more) of extra weight for nine months, creating a HUMAN BEING, and then getting…
Last night I had the pleasure of interviewing Allyson Downey, a mom of two little ones and founder of weeSpring on her new book Here’s the Plan. Here’s the Plan is basically a MUST HAVE for any woman even thinking…
I’m normally a positive person. When Micah lost his job a month ago (after a full-on hysterical crying episode on the kitchen floor and a trip to Labor and Delivery for stress-induced pre-term labor…followed by a couple of days…
Dear Baby, Your lease is up. Please note that you have exactly three days to vacate or I will be forced to take more drastic actions to remove you from the premises. I will say you have been a…
I told my husband at 3 am. I took the test by myself and after getting a positive result…I obviously went to the store and bought another set of tests, took them home, and took them both as well…you…