If you had asked me a few years ago if I would recommend having children close in age, my answer would have been a resounding, “No!”
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Bedtime Is Terrible
My son fights sleep like his life depends on staying awake. He hates bedtime. And truth be told, I’m not a fan either.
What’s Food School, Anyway? Our Story of Childhood Food Aversions
What They Didn’t Tell You to Expect :: Year 1
On the Day You Were Born, So Was I
The Would-Be Mom
Having Baby Number 2 :: What I Wish I Knew
3 Surprising Emotions From My IVF Journey
Miss Z Photography Maternity and Newborn Sessions :: Take the Plunge!
We are excited to work with Miss Z Photography for this post.I jumped at the chance to have maternity and newborn photos taken. Whatever type of maternity or newborn photos you want, Miss Z will make it happen.
Toddler Twin Survival Tips
As my twins are bolting into toddlerhood (literally), I find that we need different survival tools to get through the days.
My Baby Napped in Her Crib — Once
It had been a very long day. A very long snow day. A very long snow day with a 4-year-old and an infant. An infant who does not nap in her crib, I should add. OK, that is an exaggeration; she has napped in her crib. Once in her life. Whenever I tell people that my baby […]
The New Mom’s “Simple Task” of Taking a Shower
Before I had kids, I was always hearing new moms talk about what a privilege it is to be able to take a good shower. Others would say they hoped their baby would let them take one. I never understood this. Three newborns later, I now understand. Sure, there were days when I voluntarily didn’t […]
Postpartum Anxiety :: The Other Disorder
It was December, and my daughter was a happy 5-month-old. I had this new mom thing down, for the most part. Breastfeeding was hard, but I had found my groove. I am a chronic migraine sufferer, and sleep deprivation is a big trigger for them, so we were thankful to have a night nurse help […]
Savoring the Innocence of Childhood
I hope to preserve this innocence of childhood as long as possible — and to keep remembering to share laughs with my kids through it all!
Help Me, I’m Leaking :: In-Hospital Postpartum Tips for a Better Recovery
I sit here typing this, 38 weeks pregnant with my third child, munching on two servings of Trader Joe’s mini chicken tacos and doing some needed post-baby research. There are so many articles suggesting how to prepare for the arrival of your baby. It is good, solid advice, like eating small meals often so you […]