When You Shame A Working Mom
I’ve only been a working mom for four months, but I already have a strong desire to stay home. Unfortunately a desire to stay home won’t pay my bills and I have to have a job in the work force. I knew from the time […]
Why I Stopped Hiding My Bed-Sharing Habit
When you have a new baby everyone is very interested in how he/she sleeps. A lot of emphasis is put on baby sleep habits from the second they are born. At least I get questions about Holden’s sleeping habits regularly. People ask if he sleeps through […]
The “No Visitors” Policy I Will Enforce The Next Time I Give Birth
Before I gave birth I had no idea how I’d feel afterward or what mood I’d be in. The thought of telling visitors to not come see me right after Holden was born never crossed my mind. I thought I’d want the whole world to […]
Postpartum Must Haves
A baby changes everything. Especially when it comes to your body and life style. Postpartum, or the 4th trimester, although different for everyone, and an inevitable part of the baby having process, often goes ignored by the masses. Postpartum recovery is so un-talked about that […]
Why I Dumped My Pediatrician
Of the many things to do when preparing for a baby, one of the most important, but often over looked is finding a pediatrician. I did a web search through my insurance and found a pediatrician with about 40 years of experience and a 5 […]
Why “Bouncing Back” Is A Load of Crap
I loved being pregnant. I loved every second of it. I had an easy time conceiving, an easy pregnancy, and a perfect birth. In general I had easy introduction to motherhood. The going got tough during postpartum recovery. Even then, I don’t think I have […]
Must Haves For Pumping at Work
It may not seem like a big deal to some, but this week marks two months of going back to work after maternity leave, which means two months of pumping to keep my son exclusively on breastmilk. That is two months closer to my goal […]
The Real Mom Wars We Should Be Fighting
Before I entered the mom world I was well aware of those certain hot topics. The ones that really get people going and seem to be friendship deal breakers. These aren’t just differences of opinions. They are full on moral tell-alls that keyboard warriors feel inclined […]
How I Prepared For An Unmedicated Birth (and Succeeded)
An unmedicated birth is one of the most beautiful, fulfilling and empowering experiences I’ve ever had. It was also one of the most exhausting, painful, and difficult things I have ever done. During my nine hour labor there were times I wanted so desperately to […]
Holden’s Birth Story
I started my maternity leave on my due date, October 22nd after 9 stressful weeks and late nights of swollen ankles, lesson planning, and pure exhaustion. This was a huge weight off my shoulders because I could devote every second until labor to resting and […]