Tag: newborn
When You Want Another Baby . . . And He Doesn’t
You're supposed to compromise in marriage, but how do you find middle ground when you want another baby and your partner doesn't? It's a life-altering decision...
I’m Not Mean…I’m Just Mom.
Tucker was being particularly naughty that morning: whining, endlessly antagonizing, and recklessly wearing his sassy pants. Our words flew between us, his picking up...
Creating One-on-One Time with Kids
I don’t think anyone can argue that motherhood isn’t busy. We mommas take care of our kiddos all day long in some form or...
10 Reasons to Hug a Doula :: In Honor of Doula...
May is National Doula Appreciation month. That means we moms fortunate enough to have a doula get to thank the women who stood by...
3 Kids In 3 Years…And I Love It!
When I was younger…pre-kids era, I used to think that I would have three or four children that were spaced two to three years...
When I am Glenn Close and Sleep is My Michael Douglas
My 15-month old is teething, bless her little sleep-killing soul. I should feel bad for her, but let's be honest, my empathy went out...
When the Bond with Your New Baby is Not Instant
All I ever wanted in life? To have children. Even as a young adult, I knew I could not make someone fall in love...
5 Things A New Momma Can Take Off of Her Plate
Congratulations! You have a baby! And it’s crying! It's more exhausting than you ever imagined it could be! And your cousin, Anna? She totally...
Formula Feeding With No Regrets
When I was pregnant with my daughter, I got asked constantly if I was going to breastfeed. My answer? I planned to try. To...
The Benefits of a Baby Schedule
I started my son on a schedule when he was one month old. He seemed to skip the sleepy newborn stage—rarely napping during the day...