Tag: new baby

Is It Possible To Have Balance As A Mom?

I was recently talking with a friend who has two young children about balance. She mentioned that she had just gotten a chance to get...

Duchess Kate Had a Baby and I Have Some Thoughts

Earlier this week, the British Royal Family welcomed another little prince into the royal succession line. It made headlines but what really got the...

How to Survive the Witching Hour with Small Children

After four months with two children under two years old, I have come to the unassailable conclusion that the inventor of cocktail hour must...

We Didn’t Find Out Our Baby’s Gender – And People Think...

Six years ago, I was VERY pregnant with our first child. We were anxiously awaiting this baby’s arrival. I had no idea how our...

Making Your Marriage a Priority After Baby

When I was pregnant with my first son, I received more advice than I could possibly process. I couldn’t go to the grocery store...

Breastfeeding My First Baby vs. Breastfeeding My Third

Neurotic first-time breastfeeding moms: this niche blog post is for you! If you don't happen to fall into that oddly specific category, please do keep...

Why We Love Support Suppers (And Why You Should, Too!)

Eating a good meal can be deeply satisfying and can provide comfort, energy, and good health. And I'm sure it's for these reasons that...

The Second Time Mom’s Hospital Bag

I've mentioned that I'm not as prepared for Baby No. 2 (coming early July!) as I was for our daughter. But one thing that...

Why I’ll Be Vacuuming Once My Baby Arrives

If you’ve ever welcomed a child into your family, you’ve probably heard this advice: Don’t worry about vacuuming for the first several months! And even if...
Confessions of a Formula Feeding Mom

Confessions of a Formula Feeding Mom

With my first born, breastfeeding came naturally to me. I am the sort of person to usually go with the flow. (Ha!) I took in...