Tag Archives: newborn

Gummy Grins

Is there anything more validating than a baby’s smile? It is without guile or deception. It is authentic; an expression of the purest joy, connecting one soul to another.  These smiles can become a lifeline in the darkness. When the toddlers are screaming, your husband is gone, and you feel alone. Hopelessly overwhelmed and dyingContinue reading “Gummy Grins”

11 Baby Essentials for the Fourth Trimester

Pregnant with baby number one, and you have no idea what to buy besides a crib? I’ve compiled a list of essentials that can help steer you in the right direction. There are so many products out there. It can be hard to choose what is best for you. Peruse the following items to getContinue reading “11 Baby Essentials for the Fourth Trimester”

6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Having Another Child

My friends and I are constantly asking ourselves if/when we want more children. This is a huge decision. I’ve found it really interesting when mommy threads on social media advocate for one stance over another, when the truth is that this is a very personal decision. Each child is different, and each family is different.Continue reading “6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Having Another Child”

The Good & the Bad of the Breastfeeding Movement

I think there are some wonderful aspects of the breastfeeding movement. I love that we are normalizing feeding in public. I whole heartedly believe we need to take a page out of Europe’s book about how beautiful the body is. In my experience, Americans tend to equate nudity almost exclusively with sexuality. This is simplyContinue reading “The Good & the Bad of the Breastfeeding Movement”

The Duct Tape Debacle

Yesterday was terrible. The kind of day where your head throbs from the toddler tantrums. The kind of day where you yell at your kids more than you ever thought possible. The kind of day where you suffer from overwhelming guilt and regret because you feel like a bad parent. I call my husband atContinue reading “The Duct Tape Debacle”