When you have toddlers and babies it seems like cold and flu season can last all year long. Understandably, parents want to make sure they’re doing everything they can to help their babies feel better as quickly as possible. As parents we wish we could take away their pain and discomfort, but since we can’t, […]
3 Reasons A VBAC Is Better Than A C Section
In the US alone, 1 in 3 births end up in c sections. A 2017 study concluded that up to 26% of healthy women with low risk pregnancies, full term and headfirst positioned babies, end up with c-sections. With these statistics, it’s not hard to believe that maybe it’s just to make it easier for […]
The Truth About Having ADHD And Being A Mom
The truth about having ADHD and being a mom. Motherhood in and of itself is one of the most challenging things any woman could ever go through. For those of us with ADHD or any other type of mental disorders, can easily struggle even more. I know this firsthand being a mother of 2 with […]
Pregnancy Symptoms Before You Actually Get A Positive Test
How can you tell if you’re pregnant before you see those 2 pink lines? The two week wait can be a long and hard wait for many women. Waiting to see if you fell pregnant the last cycle. Between physically preparing yourself for pregnancy, and mentally preparing yourself for a baby, the waiting game can […]
5 Tips On How To Prepare Your Body For Pregnancy
Like a well maintained car, we want to make sure our bodies are prepped and ready to go for the road trip ahead. Pregnancy is such an amazing time in a woman’s life. As wonderful as it is though, it’s definitely a strain on the body. Our bodies are doing tremendous work in order to […]
How To Mentally Prepare For A Baby
Okay so we all know the common sense answer to this. Get a crib, buy some bottles, save up some money for maternity leave. All of that is physical though. What about the mental prep or the emotional prep of having a baby? Bringing life into this world and having the privilege and responsibility to […]
How To Survive With A Newborn And A Toddler
Picturing yourself with a newborn and a toddler is one thing. Actually doing the thing is a whole other story! It’s definitely not an easy task, but it doesn’t have to be as daunting as people make it seem. There IS a way to set yourself up for success. With a 2 year old, and […]
Top 5 Must Have Items For A Second Baby
When planning for baby #2, we thought we had it all already. WRONG! Though we had a lot, there were still things we needed. Many articles will tell you that you need the basics (diapers, double strollers, etc.) for a second baby, which is great but also common sense. I’m going to share with you […]
How To Prepare For A Second Baby
So you’ve decided that you want to grow your family. Congratulations! This isn’t just an exciting time, but a scary one too. You may wonder what your family dynamic is going to look like in the next few months. Whether your eldest is 2 or 12 years old, you’re going into this pregnancy with more […]
Mom Guilt Over Baby #2? Why Not To Worry
I always knew I wanted more than 1 baby. I also knew I wanted them to be close in age so they could be besties (hopefully). What I didn’t know was the immense amount of mom guilt I would feel going from having 1 baby to having baby #2! It wasn’t until the end of […]